Thank you to our amazing Film Festival Volunteers!
This year’s exceptional Palm Springs Film Festival could not have been possible without the hard work of over 600 volunteers. Six hundred! Immediate Past Chairman …
Harold Matzner
“Every Film Festival in the World Needs a Harold Matzner:” Tributes to Harold from the 2024 Palm Springs Film Festival
2024 marked the first Palm Springs International Film Festival since Harold Matzner’s retirement as Chairman. Now, Nachhattar Singh Chandi serves as the Chairman, with Harold Matzner …
The 2024 Palm Springs Film Festival Awards Gala Raises $2.8 Million for Arts Charity
On Thursday, January 4, the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala kicked off 2024 Awards season. This year’s Awards Gala was fully sold out …
Are you ready for this year’s Palm Springs Film Festival?
The Palm Springs International Film Festival’s 35th season starts today! With over 180 films from 74 countries programmed, where should you start? Both Thursday’s Awards …
Palm Springs International Film Awards to Honor Paul Giamatti with the Icon Award
The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Paul Giamatti is the recipient of the Icon Award for The Holdovers. The Film Awards will …
Palm Springs International Film Festival 2024 Lineup Announced!
As Immediate Past Chairman, Harold Matzner would like to invite you to the 2024 Palm SpringsInternational Film Festival! We’ve announced the full lineup of films- …
Palm Springs International Film Awards to Honor Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell with The Chairman’s Award
The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell are the recipients of the Chairman’s Award for their critically acclaimed …
Palm Springs International Film Awards to Honor Danielle Brooks with the Spotlight Award, Actress
The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Danielle Brooks is the recipient of the Spotlight Award, Actress for her performance in The Color …
Spencer’s Restaurant Honored in the Best of the Coachella Valley Reader Poll
The Coachella Valley Independent has named their Best of the Coachella Valley for 2023-2024 and Spencer’s Restaurant has won multiple categories. Local readers cast their …
‘One Night Only’ at the McCallum Theater Supports the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center
Now in its sixteenth year, Michael Childers’ ’One Night Only’‘ brought the best of Broadway to Palm Desert! Held on November 8th at the McCallum …
Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards to Honor Colman Domingo with the Spotlight Award, Actor
The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Colman Domingo is the recipient of the Spotlight Award, Actor for his performance in Rustin. The …
Palm Springs International Film Awards to Honor Carey Mulligan with the International Star Award, Actress
The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Carey Mulligan is the recipient of the International Star Award, Actress, for her performance in Bradley …
Palm Springs International Film Awards to Honor Jeffrey Wright with the Career Achievement Award
The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Jeffrey Wright is the recipient of the Career Achievement Award, for his performance in Cord Jefferson’s …
Palm Springs International Film Awards to Honor Greta Gerwig with The Director of the Year Award
The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Greta Gerwig is the recipient of the Director of the Year Award for her critically acclaimed, …
Palm Springs International Film Awards To Honor Da’vine Joy Randolph with the Breakthrough Performance Award
Palm Springs, CA (November 20, 2023) – The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Da’Vine Joy Randolph is the recipient of the Breakthrough …