Film Festival Archives

Palm Springs International Film Festival to present Gary Oldman with the Chairman’s Award

January 22, 2021 1:46 PM Jesus Reyes

The Palm Springs International Film Festival announced Gary Oldman is the recipient of the Chairman’s Award for his performance in “Mank.” “Gary Oldman gives another mesmerizing performance as Herman J. Mankiewicz in David Fincher’s ‘Mank.’ Oldman plays the role to perfection as the films follows the screenwriter’s journey while is co-writing the script for ‘Citizen Kane,’ said Harold Matzner. “We

PSIFF names Carey Mulligan as newest recipient of its International Star Award

January 15, 2021 7:02 AM Jeff Stahl

The Palm Springs International Film Festival announced Friday morning that actress Carey Mulligan is the newest recipient of its International Star Award. The honor is for Mulligan’s role in Promising Young Woman, where she portrayed a woman who risks her life to avenge the death of her best friend. This is a thrilling black comedy

PSIFF cancels 2021 festival due to pandemic. Back in 2022

November 2, 2020 8:17 AM Jeff Stahl

The Palm Springs International Film Festival has canceled its 2021 event due to coronavirus concerns. The announcement was made in a letter to its board members and signed by Board Chair Harold Matzner, Managing Director Rhea Lewis-Woodson, and Artistic Director Lili Rodriguez. The action was set to be formalized in a board meeting. News Channel

Darryl Macdonald, PSIFF’s first artistic director, dies

August 25, 2020 5:48 PM Jesus Reyes

Darryl Macdonald, the first artistic director of the Palm Springs International Film Festival, has died. A festival spokesperson confirmed Macdonald’s passing Tuesday afternoon. Macdonald’s first joined the Palm Springs International Film Festival in 1989 and stayed on board until 1993. He later returned to as the executive director for the film festival in 2003, a

Hollywood Walk of Fame “Class of 2021” has many Valley Ties

June 18, 2020 1:03 PM Patrick Evans

Don McLean, famous for writing and singing some of the worlds most enduring songs like “American Pie” and “Starry Starry Night” (about Vincent Van Gough) was just one of the celebrities who will become a Star recipient in Hollywood next year who also has ties to the Coachella Valley. McLean lives here when not touring,

California movie theaters get green light to reopen Friday

June 9, 2020 10:37 AM Tom Tucker

STATE GUIDANCE FOR MOVIE THEATERS AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUES: LINK: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/CDPH%20Guidance%20for%20Entertainment%20Venues_ADA%20Compliant_3.13.20.pdf California Movie theaters planning to reopen Friday are required to follow several state guidelines. The most notable changes include social distancing, by limiting theater capacity to no more than 25 percent or no more than 100 attendees. Eric Smith is the General Manager at the

Tania Cypriano director of the film “Born to be” invite us to watch her film

January 6, 2020 1:16 PM Luis Medina

De Niro, Phillips, Waithe among those honored at the Variety Creative Impact Awards

January 3, 2020 6:28 AM Madison Weil

Some of Hollywood’s most notable directors and actors gathered at the Parker in Palm Springs for the Variety Creative Impact Awards. Variety presented the Creative Impact Awards and “10 Directors to Watch” starting around 9:30 a.m. Robert de Niro was honored with the Variety Creative Impact in Acting award for his performance in “The Irishman.”

Mary Hart shares who she’s excited to see at the 2020 Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala

January 2, 2020 9:00 AM Caitlin Thropay

PALM SPRINGS, Calif.- News Channel 3 met up with long-time host of the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala, Mary Hart while she was receiving her star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars to find out what she’s looking forward to most of all at this year’s awards gala. “I haven’t seen Renee

Palm Springs Walk of Stars honorees with ties to the Palm Springs International Film Festival

January 2, 2020 11:00 PM Caitlin Thropay

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – Many know of the Palm Springs Walk of Stars, but most don’t know which honorees have ties to the Palm Springs International Film Festival. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay takes us down the walk with Executive Officer of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, Nona Watson. The Palm Springs Walk of

An interview with Lili Rodriguez, Artistic Director for the Palm Springs International Film Festival

January 2, 2020 9:40 PM Patrick Evans

Lili Rodriguez grew up in the east valley, far from Hollywood lights and glamor, but now, her job is all about the silver screen, and specifically, the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Running it, moving up from the position of Lead Programmer, Lili’s journey at the festival started just six short years ago, even though

LIVESTREAM: Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala

January 2, 2020 6:28 PM Jesus Reyes

Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars were honored at the 2020 Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay wraps up our coverage, taking a look at some of the highlights of a star-studded night. Click here to check out our Film Festival Coverage The legendary Quentin Tarantino is on stage now.

Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala red carpet wraps up

January 2, 2020 4:50 PM Jesus Reyes

Watch our live coverage of the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards. Angela and Patrick spoke to a variety of stars as the arrived on the red carpet including Jennifer Lopez, Charlize Theron, Renée Zellweger, Jamie Foxx, Antonio Banders, Lauren Dern, and many more! Check out our Film Festival section for more coverage

Interviews live from the PSIFF Awards Gala red carpet

January 2, 2020 10:37 PM Jesus Reyes

News Channel 3’s Angela Chen and Patrick Evans spoke to some of Hollywood’s biggest stars live from the red carpet of the Palm Springs Film Festival Awards Gala. Check out some of the highlights below. Jennifer Lopez Charlize Theron Antonio Banderas Jamie Foxx Renée Zellweger Greta Gerwig Todd Phillips Cynthia Erivo

GALLERY: Stars arrive at the PSIFF Awards Gala red carpet

January 2, 2020 6:11 PM Jesus Reyes

Scorsese to receive Sonny Bono Visionary Award at Palm Springs International Film Festival

November 22, 2019 12:00 PM Sam Benson Smith

Director Martin Scorcese will be the next recipient of the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s Sony Bono Visionary Award, according to a news release issued by PSIFF Friday. Scorcese’s honor comes for his upcoming film The Irishman. “Martin Scorsese has directed another masterpiece about the world of organized crime with his latest film The Irishman, which brings

31st Palm Springs International Film Festival honorees

January 2, 2020 2:56 AM Sam Benson Smith

The 31st Palm Springs International Film Festival is here. The red carpet will be thoroughly studded with star honorees ahead of the Awards Gala Thursday night – here’s a rundown of who is getting what at the ceremony. Renée Zellweger – Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actress Joaquin Phoenix – Chairman’s Award Charlize Theron – International

Fans camped out ahead of the 2020 Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala

January 2, 2020 12:07 AM Shelby Nelson

The 2020 Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala is just a few hours away! This afternoon, some of Hollywood’s biggest stars will be honored at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Check out all our 2020 PSIFF Coverage here Some spectators have been camping outside the convention center since Monday, hoping for a chance to

Tarantino to receive Director of the Year honor at Palm Springs International Film Festival

December 27, 2019 9:41 AM City News Service

Oscar-winning director and screenwriter Quentin Tarantino will receive the Director of the Year Award at the 31st annual Palm Springs International Film Festival for his work in “Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood,” organizers announced today. Quentin Tarantino captures the essence of 1969 Hollywood in his latest cinematic masterpiece `Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood,’ bringing to

Jamie Foxx to be honored at 31st Palm Springs International Film Festival

December 26, 2019 6:01 AM Sam Benson Smith

Jamie Foxx will be the next recipient of the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s Spotlight Award, Actor, for his performance in Just Mercy. The announcement comes just a week before the festival’s annual Film Awards Gala. “In Just Mercy, Jamie Foxx gives a moving and truly remarkable performance as Walter McMillian, a man sentenced to death for a murder,