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ASPEN FILM ANNOUNCES ‘SUMMER OF CINEMA’ PROGRAMMING PARTNERS AND SCHEDULE

Aspen, Colo. (June 5, 2018) — Aspen Film, a year-round film arts and education non-profit organization, announced today its Summer of Cinema programming, which will host a robust schedule of screenings in Aspen at the Isis Theater and Aspen Art Museum, and in Basalt at The Temporary (TACAW).

In addition to its long-running, monthly Indie Showcase series co-presented with Metropolitan Theatres and Movies at the Museum with the Aspen Art Museum, Aspen Film has also forged new community partnerships with The
Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW) and The Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS).

“Following one of our most successful Shortsfest’s to date, we are excited to build on that momentum in the Roaring Fork Valley with a jam-packed schedule of offerings this summer in Aspen and Basalt,” says Aspen Film Executive Director Susan Wrubel. “In addition to our monthly Indie Showcase screenings, we are thrilled to forge official partnerships with The Arts Campus at Willits and the Aspen Music Festival and School in presenting ongoing film series throughout the season along with WindWalkers and the Shoah Foundation for special benefit screenings.”

The Arts Campus at Willits and Aspen Film will present ‘DAM Films,’ a series of acclaimed documentaries and compelling feature films that celebrate dance, art, and music (DAM) and showcase great performances, performers, musicians and artists. ‘DAM Films’ screen every Monday night this summer beginning on June 18 through August 20.

'We are thrilled to continue partnering with Aspen Film to bring compelling cinema to the Midvalley. Screening the ‘Best of Aspen Shortsfest’ at The Temporary was a resounding success and made it clear that there is a film audience we can build through collaboration,” says TACAW executive director, Ryan Honey. “The DAM Film Series is the next step in what we know will be a long-lasting and fruitful relationship for both organizations and, more importantly, the Midvalley audience.”

At the Aspen Music Festival and School, a summer of celebration and enlightenment is ahead and focused around Paris, City of Light. Expanding upon this season’s official theme, AMFS and Aspen Film will present ‘Le Cinema, La Musique,’ a four-film series of classic French films centered on music. ‘Le Cinema, La Musique’ films screen every Monday night in August.

Says Alan Fletcher, AMFS president and CEO, “We are delighted to partner with Aspen Film on a series of exceptional vintage films. All French works that highlight music, they perfectly complement our 2018 season.”

Filmgoers can also enjoy open-air cinema in the Roof Deck Sculpture Garden at the Aspen Art Museum, where the AAM and Aspen Film will present ‘The Loop,’ a five-film program inspired by Jay DeFeo’s exhibition The Ripple Effect, which examines an icon and her lasting impact on artists today. These films playfully capture the complexities of references and homages and genres range from fantasy, drama, and musical to documentaries, with stories that take the audience forward by looping back.

ASPEN FILM SUMMER OF CINEMA PROGRAMMING

Special Screenings

THE RIDER
A benefit for Aspen Film and WindWalkers
Tuesday, June 19, 6pm (reception @ Kemo Sabe) & 7:30pm Isis Theater

Pricing: $50 (screening & reception), $25 (screening)

THE GIRL AND THE PICTURE
In partnership with the USC Shoah Foundation Wednesday, August 8, 7:30pm
Isis Theater

Pricing: Free

Indie Showcase presented by Aspen Film & Metropolitan Theatres

YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE Wednesday, June 6, 7:30pm
Isis Theater

RBG
Tuesday, July 3, 7:30pm Isis Theater

PUZZLE
Wednesday, August 1, 7:30pm Isis Theater

Pricing: $8.50 for Aspen Film members, $10.75 general admission, $8 seniors

Movies at the Museum presented by Aspen Art Museum & Aspen Film

I’M NOT THERE Wednesday, June 20, 8pm Aspen Art Museum

THE END OF THE TOUR Wednesday, July 11, 8pm Aspen Art Museum

THE NEVERENDING STORY Wednesday, July 25, 8pm Aspen Art Museum

FACES PLACES Thursday, August 9, 8pm Aspen Art Museum

THE DEPARTURE Wednesday, August 22, 8pm Aspen Art Museum

Pricing: Free

DAM Films presented by TACAW & Aspen Film

LEANING INTO THE WIND Monday, June 18, 8pm
The Temporary

BOOM FOR REAL Monday, June 25, 8pm

GRACE JONES: BLOODLIGHT AND BAMI Monday, July 9, 8pm
The Temporary

JANIS: LITTLE GIRL BLUE Monday, July 16, 8pm
The Temporary

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB: ADIOS

Monday, July 23, 8pm The Temporary

THE QUEST OF ALAIN DUCASSE Monday, July 30, 8pm
The Temporary

PINA
Monday, August 6, 8pm The Temporary

NICO 1988
Monday, August 13, 8pm The Temporary

LA VIE EN ROSE*
Monday, August 20, 7:30pm
*see below, screening is also part of AMFS series ($15 Aspen Film members, $20 general admission)

Pricing: $8 for Aspen Film members, $11 advance, $13 door

Le Cinema, La Musique presented by AMFS & Aspen Film

UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG Monday, August 6, 7:30pm
Isis Theater

UN COEUR EN HIVER Monday, August 13, 7:30pm Isis Theater

LA VIE EN ROSE
Monday, August 20, 7:30pm The Temporary

TOUS LES MATINS DU MONDE Monday, August 27, 7:30pm
Isis Theater

[TBA]

Monday, July 2, 8pm

The Temporary

Pricing: $12 for Aspen Film members & AMFS National Council members, $15 general admission ###

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ABOUT ASPEN FILM

Established in 1979, Aspen Film is one of Colorado’s most active film arts organizations, presenting dynamic programs and featured guest artists throughout the year. Internationally recognized, Aspen Film organizes a major film event in every season, along with an extensive education program: Aspen Filmfest, Academy Screenings, Aspen Shortsfest and Film Educates. With a mission to enlighten, enrich, educate and entertain through film, Aspen Film stimulates thought, encourages dialogue and broadens understanding of our world and selves through the diverse spectrum of ideas presented by filmmakers worldwide. aspenfilm.org

PRESS CONTACT

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