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Oscar Hopefuls Shine at the 34th Aspen Shortsfest with Cultural Diversity and Animated Elegance

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ASPEN, Colo. — This past Saturday marked a significant milestone for Aspen Film as they announced the winners of the 34th annual Aspen Shortsfest, an event recognized as one of only five Oscar-qualifying festivals in the United States that exclusively honors short films. The festival showcased a diverse array of 68 short films from over 29 countries, including 11 world premieres, spanning 10 thematically varied programs. The Shortsfest Competition Jury, tasked with evaluating entries across six categories—Animation, Comedy, Documentary, Drama, Short Short (films of 10 minutes or under), and Student Short—bestowed awards with most categories … Read more

Aaron Judge Powers Past Early Season Struggles, Hits 34th Homer to Propel Yankees Over Orioles Ahead of All-Star Break

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BALTIMORE — As the Major League Baseball All-Star break approaches, Aaron Judge, the towering figure for the New York Yankees, showcases an impressive turnaround from his early season struggles. Now considered a home run powerhouse, Judge has transformed his batting average from a mere .197 in the initial 33 games to a robust .308 through 95 games, indicating a mid-season revival that has underpinned the Yankees’ offensive might. Upon arriving at Camden Yards for a series-ending game against the Baltimore Orioles, Judge boasts 34 home runs, a personal and franchise benchmark for homers before an … Read more