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The Palm Springs International Film Festival plays host to a fabulous array of movies and movie stars. The Festival features a stellar line-up of more than 175 films from 60 countries, special events and gala receptions. 

The Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films has become known world-wide for the extraordinary community of filmmakers it attracts, and for the quality and scope of its programming. This celebrated event is the largest festival of its kind in America, showcasing over 320 short films each year from more than 40 countries, with a library of more than 2700 films available to film buyers, industry and press in the Film Market running concurrently with the Festival.


Interview With Cinematographer Brandon Lattman for "Trifole" (2024)

Brandon Lattman was born in San Diego, California on the 5th February 1992. In 2015 he moved to Los Angeles to study filmmaking at The New York Film Academy where he found an interest in...


Interview With Norwegian Actor Filmmaker Espen Alknes

Norwegian actor/filmmaker Espen Alknes started his acting career doing stage performances in theaters, one of which includes the National Theater in Oslo. He has contributed to multiple TV series and...


2025 Palm Springs International Shortfest Winners

“Retirement Plan” Receives Best of the Festival “Budō” Receives Best Animated Short “Shanti Rides Shotgun” Receives Best Documentary Short “Susana” Receives Best Live-Action Short Over 15...


2025 PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL SHORTFEST 2025 LINEUP

Sponsored by the City of Palm Springs, this 31st edition welcomed audiences at the Festival Theaters from June 24-30, 2025. In all, the festival screened 51 curated programs showcasing 311 films from...


PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL SHORTFEST RETURNED JUNE 24-30, 2025

     The Palm Springs International ShortFest, one of the largest showcases of short-form cinema in North America, returned for its 31st-edition this year from June 24-30, 2025. Sponsored by...