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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Penélope Cruz will be honored at the upcoming Palm Springs International Film Festival. Cruz will receive the International Star Award, Actress at the Palm Springs International Film Awards her performance in “Parallel Mothers.” The Film Awards will take place in-person on January 6, 2022, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running through January
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Kristen Stewart will receive the Spotlight Award, Actress for her role in the film Spencer at the upcoming Palm Springs International Film Festival. The Palm Springs International Film Festival is returning for the 33rd year in 2022. Friday morning, organizers made the first announcement of the award winners. Stewart is being honored for her performance
Continue Reading The official COVID-19 guidelines for the 2022 Palm Springs International Film Festival have been released, showing proof of vaccination will be required to enter the festival. “The 2022 Palm Springs International Film Festival will require all attendees (pass holders and ticket holders), volunteers, staff, guests, sponsors, media, and vendors to show valid proof of full
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