CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Young Creators Program is opening doors for the next generation of filmmakers. This program is part of Palm Springs Unified School District’s Expanded Learning Program, aimed at giving students opportunities they might not get during regularly scheduled school hours. Over nine days, students have had the opportunity to learn

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)  – The 2025 31st annual Palm Springs International ShortFest opened Tuesday with a packed red carpet, a variety of short films and a celebration of global storytelling. Nachhattar Singh Chandi, Chairman, said Palm Springs is a very inviting place for filmmakers. “A lot of youngsters, they come, they learn about the

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The 31st edition of the Palm Springs International Short Film Festival begins today. Filmmakers from around the world are heading to Palm Springs to screen their work. 311 short films from 64 different countries are a part of the program. These have been selected from more than 6,200 submissions. This

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs International ShortFest announced the programs and participants for its annual Forum as well as the jury members. The ShortFest Forum features a lineup of panels, roundtable discussions, and interactive sessions that will bring together industry experts and filmmakers. The Forum will take place June 27 through June 29 at

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs International ShortFest announced its programmed lineup. Sponsored by the City of Palm Springs, this 31st edition is set to welcome audiences at the Festival Theaters at 789 E Tahquitz Canyon Way from June 24-30.  In all, the festival will screen 51 curated programs showcasing 311 films from 64 countries and

PALM SPRINGS Calif. (KESQ)  – As federal support for the arts faces uncertainty, one Palm Springs festival is showing that creativity — and community — are still going strong. Founded in 2000, the annual Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival opens Thursday night with a renewed call to support the arts. Organizers said the festival spotlights

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien and former U.S. Senator and Coachella Valley resident Barbara Boxer took center stage at the American Documentary and Animation Film Festival (AmDocs) for a conversation on women’s rights and the impact of elections. O’Brien produced The Devil is Busy, a documentary short which screened Friday at

Update 4/24/25 The Palm Springs International Film Awards will is moving dates, going from Friday, January 2 to Saturday, January 3 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Film screenings for the 37th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival will begin on Friday, January 2 including the Opening Night presentation that evening.  Variety’s Creative Impact Awards and Directors to Watch brunch

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The 12th annual Palm Springs Jewish Film Festival is back this week, drawing some of its largest audiences yet. “We’ve brought it from 25 to 30 people coming to a showing to anywhere from 200 to 500 people per showing,” Michael Frydrych, Chairman/Program Director said. Known for showcasing powerful stories

The Palm Springs International Film Festival held a special Student Screening day for hundreds of local students around the Coachella Valley. The PSIFF, along with Indio High School, Mary Pickford, and Palm Desert High School invited 900 students from 13 high schools across the region to take part. The event give students access to a

The Palm Springs International Film Festival entered its fifth day today, featuring special screenings, notable appearances and preparations for the announcement of juried awards later this week. Screenings on Monday morning included the film “Nickle Boys,” an adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, exploring the harrowing experiences of two boys at an abusive reform

Hollywood’s brightest stars gathered Friday night for the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala, celebrating standout performances and cinematic achievements. Nicole Kidman, honored with the International Star Award for her role in Babygirl, dedicated the recognition to her mother. Ariana Grande received the Rising Star Award for her performance in Wicked. “I’ve