Donors Help Set Fundraising Record of More Than $1.5 Million at McCallum Gala
Featuring popular acts like Pink Martini and Dame Edna, the annual McCallum gala set a fundraising record with large donations from the likes of Harold …
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Nicole Kidman to Receive International Star Award from PSIFF
NICOLE KIDMAN TO RECEIVE INTERNATIONAL STAR AWARD AT 28th ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FILM AWARDS GALA Palm Springs, CA (November 28, 2016) – …
Natalie Portman to Receive Desert Palm Achievement Award
NATALIE PORTMAN TO RECEIVE DESERT PALM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, ACTRESS AT 28th ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FILM AWARDS GALA Palm Springs, CA (November 30, …
Palm Springs International Film Festival Vanguard Award Announcement
LIONSGATE’S LA LA LAND TO RECEIVE VANGUARD AWARD AT 28th ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FILM AWARDS GALA Palm Springs, CA (November 21, 2016) …
National Philanthropy Day Honorary Chair Harold Matzner presents award to Bighorn Chairman R.D. Hubbard
Palm Spring’s best gathered to celebrate the tenth annual National Philanthropy Day event in the Desert, aimed at the greater goal of changing the world. Honorees …
Ruth Negga to Receive the Rising Star Award at 28th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala
RUTH NEGGA TO RECEIVE THE RISING STAR AWARD AT 28th ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FILM AWARDS GALA Palm Springs, CA (November 16, 2016) …
Harold Matzner Sponsors the Palm Springs Walk of Stars 25th Anniversary Reunion
Thanks to Harold Matzner’s help, the Palm Springs Walk of Stars 25th Anniversary Reunion was able to take place. The no-cost reunion brunch has struggled …
Chairman Harold Matzner and Palm Springs International Film Festival to Honor Casey Affleck
Actor Casey Affleck is set to be honored at the Palm Springs International Film Festival by Chairman Harold Matzner in January. The PSIFF has announced that …
Tom Hanks To Receive Honor At Palm Springs International Film Festival
Tom Hanks will be honored at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in January by Chairman Harold Matzner. The PSIFF has announced that Hanks will receive …
Harold Matzner Says Farewell to Coachella Valley Icon Mel Haber
Coachella Valley icon Mel Haber passed away recently, but he left behind good memories and a lasting image. Restaurateur and philanthropist Harold Matzner called Haber …
Harold Matzner Has Kind Words For New Palm Springs International Film Society Artistic Director
Palm Springs International Film Society recently announced the hiring of Michael Lerman as the non-profit’s new artistic director. Board Chairman Harold Matzner praised the hiring, …
Harold Matzner Offers Support For New Palm Springs International Film Society Artistic Director
Impressed with his programming work at the Toronto International Film Festival, the Palm Springs Film Society has hired Michael Lerman as their new artistic director. …
Harold Matzner Continues to Support Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Festival
Noted philanthropist Harold Matzner donated $15,000 to support the Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Festival, now in its fourth year. He says he loves the diversity …
Harold Matzner’s nephew, Jason, wins praise for film at PSIFF ShortFest
by Bruce Fessier Not surprisingly, one of the smartest filmmakers to use ShortFest is a guy named Jason Matzner. Yes, he’s the nephew of the festival chairman, Harold Matzner. But Jason, …
Harold Matzner, Chairman, opens the 2016 Palm Springs International Film Festival’s Annual ShortFest on Tuesday, June 21.
On behalf of my Board of Directors, I want to welcome you to the Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films, also known as ShortFest. …