| Location | Aspen, Colorado, United States |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1979 |
| Hosted by | Aspen Filmfest |
| No. of films | 26 |
| Language | International |
| Website | www |
The Aspen Shortsfest is an annual Oscar® qualifying short film festival held in Aspen, Colorado.[1][2] The internationally-recognized festival began in 1979.[1]
In 2003, director Lionel Bailliu was given the Shortfest Award for the 2002 French short film called Squash.[3]
In 2004, director Taika Waititi was given the Aspen Shortsfest Best Drama Award for the 2004 New Zealand short film called Two Cars, One Night.