Film Festival Archives

Palm Springs International Film Awards to honor actor Colin Farrell

November 16, 2022 10:00 AM Jeff Stahl

The Palm Springs International Film Awards announced Wednesday that actor Colin Farrell was the recipient of its Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor for his role in The Banshees of Inisherin. The announcement marked the festival’s first major award ahead of its January gala. Photo credit: Matt Easton Festival Chairman Harold Matzner said, “Colin Farrell reunites with Brendan Gleeson and director Martin McDonagh

Get a preview of “Unlimited World” airing at the Palm Springs International Shortfest

June 20, 2022 1:00 PM KESQ News Team

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2022 Palm Springs International Shortftest announces forum programs/participants & jury members

June 9, 2022 10:00 AM Jesus Reyes

The 28th annual Palm Springs International ShortFest today announced programs and participants in its annual Forum, as well as jury members who will bestow Oscar-qualifying Awards, Student Short Awards and Special Jury Awards. ShortFest 2022 will hold all of its screenings in-theatre at the Camelot Theatres from June 21-27. The festival will screen 51 curated

2022 Palm Springs International ShortFest line-up released

June 1, 2022 10:00 AM Jesus Reyes

The 28th annual Palm Springs International ShortFest returns to hold all of its screenings in-theatre at the Camelot Theatres (Palm Springs Cultural Center) from June 21-27. The festival will screen 51 curated programs showcasing 300 films including 38 World Premieres, 17 International Premieres, 35 North American Premieres and 18 U.S. Premieres. * Short films featuring

Palm Springs International Film Festival sets dates for 2023

April 1, 2022 7:00 AM Jesus Reyes

The Palm Springs International Film Society has announced the days for the 34th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival. The Film Festival will make its long-awaited return starting Thursday, January 5, 2023, through Monday, January 16, 2023. The Film Awards will take place on January 5 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Film screenings will begin on Friday, January

A look at the history of film in the desert

January 19, 2022 4:21 PM Evan Sanford

The history of filming in the desert goes all the way back to the 1930’s, when Frank Capra came out on the railroad, and back then there were a lot of major studio films in production. The film “Last Horizon” was filmed here. The horse scene at the top of Tahquitz Canyon, requiring them to get a

33rd Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival award winners announced

January 19, 2022 12:48 PM Jesus Reyes

The 33rd Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) announced this year’s juried award winners today. The festival, which was scheduled from January 6-17, 2022, was canceled based on the rise of Omicron COVID cases. The festival had planned to screen 127 films from 70 countries. More: Lady Gaga celebrates Palm Springs Film Award recognition At this time Palm

Lady Gaga celebrates Palm Springs Film Award recognition

January 6, 2022 9:18 PM Jesus Reyes

The 2022 Palm Springs Awards Gala would’ve been held tonight but the celebrations were canceled due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases. The honorees were still recognized for their accomplishments. One of those was the one-and-only Lady Gaga Lady Gaga received the Icon Award for her performance in the film “House of Gucci.” “To

2022 Palm Springs International Film Festival canceled

December 29, 2021 1:05 PM Jesus Reyes

The Palm Springs International Film Festival has been canceled, officials confirmed on Wednesday. “Based on the current rise of COVID cases, the Palm Springs International Film Society has announced that the Film Festival will not take place this year from January 7-17,” reads an announcement by organizers. “After thoughtful consideration, the Film Society feels this is

Palm Springs International Film Festival will go on despite awards gala cancelation

December 21, 2021 8:18 PM Jesus Reyes

The Palm Springs International Film Awards has been canceled by event organizers but the festival itself is still on. The screening portion of the Palm Springs International Film Festival will take place from January 7 through January 17, 2022. Proof of vaccination and the wearing of a mask will be required. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with

Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala canceled amid COVID-19 concerns

December 20, 2021 12:39 PM Timothy Kiley, Madison Weil

The Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala that was scheduled for January 6th has been canceled. A recent spike in COVID cases is being cited as the reason. The Festival sent the following statement: The Palm Springs International Film Society has announced that the Film Awards will not take place this year on Thursday,

Nicole Kidman to receive Career Achievement Award at PSIFF

December 14, 2021 7:37 AM Jeff Stahl

Nicole Kidman will receive the Career Achievement Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards on January 6, 2022 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The Academy Award® winning actress is receiving recognition for her performance in Being the Ricardos. Festival Chairman Harold Matzner said, “On American television there are few classic stars more beloved

Lady Gaga to receive Icon Award at Palm Springs International Film Awards

December 9, 2021 7:00 AM Jesus Reyes

Lady Gaga will receive the Icon Award for her performance in “House of Gucci” at the Palm Springs International Film Awards next month. “To many Lady Gaga is an icon through her music, but she continues to impress audiences with her iconic acting roles. Following her memorable performance in A Star is Born, Lady Gaga

2022 Palm Springs International Film Festival line-up released

December 7, 2021 12:50 PM Jesus Reyes

The 33rd annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) released its line-up of films that will be screened. The festival will screen 129 films from 70 countries, including 32 premieres (4 World, 7 North American, 2 International and 19 U.S.) from January 6-17, 2022. The line-up includes Talking Pictures, International Feature Film Oscar® Submissions, New Voices New Visions, Modern

Cast of King Richard to receive Ensemble Performance Award at PSIFF

December 6, 2021 8:20 AM Jeff Stahl

The cast of King Richard will receive the Ensemble Performance Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards Gala on January 6, 2022. The award will be presented to Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Jon Bernthal and Tony Goldwyn. They are all expected to attend the gala at the Palm Springs Convention Center. King Richard tells the

Andrew Garfield to receive the Desert Palm Achievement Award at Palm Springs International Film Awards

December 2, 2021 12:57 PM Jesus Reyes

The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Andrew Garfield is the recipient of the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor for his performance in tick, tick…BOOM! The Film Awards will take place in person on January 6, 2022 at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running through January 17, 2022. The event will be presented

‘Belfast’ to receive Vanguard Award at PSIFF Awards Gala

December 1, 2021 7:54 AM Jeff Stahl

The movie ‘Belfast’ is set to receive the Vanguard Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards Gala on January 6, 2022. The award is a group honor distinguishing a film’s cast and director in recognition of their collective work on an exceptional film project. (L to R) Caitriona Balfe as “Ma”, Jamie Dornan as

Jennifer Hudson to receive PSIFF Chairman’s Award

November 22, 2021 7:09 AM Jeff Stahl

Jennifer Hudson will receive the Chairman’s Award at January’s Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala in January for her performance in Respect. The ceremony is on January 6, at the Palm Springs Convention Center. In a statement, Festival Chairman Harold Matzner said, “In Respect, Jennifer Hudson brings to life Aretha Franklin’s rise from childhood gospel singer

Jessica Chastain to receive Desert Palm Achievement Award at Palm Springs International Film Awards

November 19, 2021 2:35 PM Jesus Reyes

Jessica Chastain will receive the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actress at the Palm Springs International Film Awards for her performance in “The Eyes of Tammy Faye.” “In ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye,’ Jessica Chastain brilliantly portrays televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker in a story that chronicles her singular life and style,” said Festival Chairman Harold Matzner. “Jessica

Jane Campion to receive director of the year award at 2022 Palm Springs International Film Festival

November 17, 2021 2:00 PM Jesus Reyes

The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Jane Campion is the recipient of the Director of the Year Award for the film “The Power of the Dog.” The Film Awards will take place in-person on January 6, 2022, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running through January 17, 2022. The