Palm Springs International Film Society

  • Now taking submissions

    Academy Award, BAFTA and Goya-qualifying, and screening more than 330 shorts. ShortFest accepts submissions up to 40 minutes in duration, in the form of both fiction and non-fiction shorts. Categories include Animation, Documentary, and Live Action. Submit now

  • The Festival will run February 25-March 8, 2021 with the Film Awards Gala on February 25.

    Full days of film screenings will begin February 26th including the Opening Night presentation that evening and will conclude with Best of Fest on March 8. Read more

  • Thursday, February 25, 2021

    Details on how to attend our largest fundraising event of the year coming soon. Learn more

Experience

Events

Film Festival 2021

2021 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Now in its 32nd year,...    More Information

Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards

February 25, 2021,
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Trivia Night

Free Community Event Virtual Trivia Nights. Play and compete against...    More Information

ShortFest Spotlight

We've curated films for your escaping pleasure. We hope you enjoy them as...    More Information

Submissions

Now taking submission for ShortFest and The International Film Festival    More Information

Support the Film Society

Sponsorhip opportunities, donate, volunteer    More Information

About

Film Society

Festivals

Festivals

The Film Festival and ShortFest are presented by the Film Society under our mission of nurturing new filmmaking talent, honoring the great masters of film, and providing audiences with an appreciation of world cinema.

Education

Palm Springs International Shortfest

The Palm Springs International Film Society presents Educational Programs that bring students into the world of cinema with engaging opportunities and in-depth experiences in the classroom, in our offices, and at our Festivals.

Membership

Membership

Members enjoy exclusive invitations to pre-release screenings of major motion pictures throughout the year, a sneak peek into PSIFF at the highly anticipated annual Member Preview Night, Early Bird Box Office access to our Festivals, and much more.

Opportunities

Sponsors