Film Festival 2023
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Guest and Industry Suite
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Events
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Films & Schedule
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Introductions and Q&A's
Welcome Filmmakers!
The Palm Springs International Film Society is pleased to welcome you to the desert for our 31st International Film Festival! This is a festival designed with filmmakers in mind. This is your event, and we're happy to help you make the most of your time here. Yes, our primary goal is to help you promote your film, grow your network and all that good stuff... but who's to say you can't have some fun along the way? With that in mind, please take advantage of the information on this page and be sure to check back for daily updates on the 31st Palm Springs International Film Festival!
Attention Filmmakers! Promote Your Film on PSIFF Social Media Pages
Visit Tiffany at the Social Media Desk in the Filmmaker Lounge to promote your film on the PSIFF social media pages. She will be offering instastory videos, instagram live, Facebook posts and tweets to help promote your screenings during the festival. You can either text her at 310-592-7770 or email socialmedia@psfilmfest.org.
Credential Pickup and Check-in
Before you can enjoy the full line up of films and events, you'll need to stop by the Guest & Industry Suite inside the Tapestry Room at the Hilton Hotel, located at 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA, 92262
Guest & Industry Lounge
Also located inside the Hilton Hotel at 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Harvey's Lounge is host to the Guest & Industry Lounge, a great place to grab a coffee, mingle with fellow filmmakers, and relax between screenings. Refreshments are provided throughout the day, as well as a Daily Continental Breakfast from 9:00am-7:00pm, and Daily Happy Hour with complimentary wine and beer from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Lounge Hours
January 3 - 12
9:00am - 7:00pm
January 13
9:00am - 2:00pm
Transportation
AIRPORT PICK UP AND DROP OFF
All airport pick ups and drop offs must be organized with your Guest Relations Coordinator.
Please provide your Guest Relations Coordinator with a mobile phone number to assist with transportation logistics.
ARRIVALS:
Palm Springs Airport - Your driver will meet you at the arrivals exit before baggage claim.
All Other Domestic Arrivals - Meet your driver at the information kiosk nearest to your airline's baggage claim.
International Arrivals - Meet your driver at the customs exit. Your driver will be waiting with PSIFF signage with your last name.
DEPARTURES: Your driver will meet you in your hotel lobby unless otherwise advised.
Contact your Guest Relations Coordinator if you have any trouble locating your driver.
YOUR SCREENING
Plan to arrive no later than 30 minutes before the start time to check in with theater staff indicated by their lanyard. A Venue Manager will be standing by at the start of your film to confirm picture quality and sound levels with you.
A member of the Programming Staff will introduce your screening and invite you to say a few words before the film. If you have not requested a reserved seat and do not plan to sit through your screening, please return at least 15 minutes before the end of your film to meet the staff member who will facilitate your post-screening Q&A.
Your Guest Badge will get you into your film. Everyone must have a badge or a ticket to attend the screening. Contact your Guest Relations Coordinator for ticket requests. Additional tickets can be purchased online at www.psfilmfest.org, on the phone or at the box office starting on December 20th, 2019.
If you would like seats reserved for yourself and/or your guests, please email your Guest Relations Coordinator with a head count at least 48 hours prior to the screening and we will do our best to accommodate. Please be advised that the festival is unable to monitor your reserved seats and/or who is on your reserved list, so it may be helpful to designate someone from your team to do so.
Badges and Tickets
You must pick up your Guest Badge at the Guest & Industry Suite located inside the Hilton Hotel.
Your badge will get you into most screenings and select parties. For screenings, please enter the passholder line with your badge, one hour prior to screening start time.
Additional tickets can be purchased online at www.psfilmfest.org, on the phone or at the box office starting on December 20, 2019.
Please consult the festival guide for specifics.
WHO'S IN TOWN?
MAPS
FILM SCHEDULE
Check HERE to find a complete list of festival screenings!
PARTY CALENDAR
Friday, Jan 3rd, 9:00pm - 11:00pm: Opening Night Reception, Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 N Museum Drive
Saturday, Jan 4th, 9:30pm - 11:30pm: Movies & Melodies, Rocco's Electric inside The Saguaro Hotel, 1800 E Palm Canyon Drive
Sunday, Jan 5th, 9:00pm - 11:00pm: Telefilm Canada Party. Eight4Nine, 849 N Palm Canyon Drive
Thursday, Jan 9th, 9:00pm - 11:00pm: GayLa!, Toucan's Tiki Lounge, 2100 N Palm Canyon
Friday, Jan 10th, 9:30pm - 11:30pm: Desert Party, The Ace Hotel & Swim Club, 701 E Palm Canyon
Saturday, Jan 11th, 9:00pm - 11:00pm: E qui la Festa!, Spa Resort Casino, 401 E Amado Road
Saturday, Jan 12, 9:00pm - 11:00pm: Closing Night Reception, Hilton Hotel - Horizon Room, 400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
ONLY IN PALM SPRINGS
RECOMMENDED BARS
The Amigo Room at The Ace Hotel & Swim Club | 701 E Palm Canyon Dr. | 760.325.9900
Sun - Thu 10:00am - 2:00am; Fri and Sat 10:00am - 2:00am
Bootlegger Tiki | 1101 N Palm Canyon Dr. | 760.318.4154
Open Daily 4:00pm - 2:00am
Dead or Alive! | 150 E Palm Canyon Dr. | 760.864.7193
Mon - Thurs 5:00pm - Midnight; Fri and Sat 6:00pm - 1:00am
Craft Beer & Wine Bar - 20% off for festival attendees!!
El Jefe at the Saguaro Hotel | 1800 E Palm Canyon Dr. | 760. 323.1711
Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 10:00pm
Friday and Saturday 7:00am - 11:00pm
Seymour's | 233 E Palm Canyon Dr. | 760.892. 9000
Wed - Sun 6:00pm - Midnight, Fri & Sat 6:00pm - 2:00am
Toucan's Tiki Lounge | 2100 N Palm Canyon Dr. | 760.416.7584
Open Daily 3:00pm - 2:00am. Drink specials every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00pm - Midnight
Truss & Twine | 800 N Palm Canyon Dr., Ste F | 760.459.3451
Sun - Thu 4:00-6:00; Friday and Saturday 4:00pm - 1:30am
STAFF CONTACTS
Alyssa Lopez | alyssa@psfilmfest.org | 361.288.6348
Guest Relations Manager
Adrenia Kemp | adrenia@psfilmfest.org | 904.507.3545
Guest Relations Coordinator
Aaron Hammersley | aaronhammersley@psfilmfest.org | 760.969.7552
Guest Relations Coordinator
Katie Gilligan | guestrelations@psfilmfest.org | 760.416.2957
Guest Relations Assistant
Jasiri Jenkins-Glenn | groundtransport@psfilmfest.org | 310.406.6775
Ground Transportation Manager
DAILY BLOG
Welcome to another beautiful day in sunny Palm Springs!
We hope you enjoyed Opening Night as much as we did. The party continues tonight with drinks and dueling pianos at The Saguaro Hotel, located at 1800 E Palm Canyon Drive.
Before that, check out some of the amazing films lined up for today - find the full list of screenings HERE.
If you're looking for some late night fun after the party, The Amigo Room at The Ace Hotel is hosting a night of free, DJ-spun music and is just a short distance from The Saguaro.
Don't forget to stop by Happy Hour at the Hilton between 5:00pm and 7:00pm for a drink with fellow filmmakers!
See you tonight!
Filmmaker Field Trips
Our Festival Team has put together a list of awesome activities, completely unique to Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley! All field trips are first come first serve and subject to availability.
The Living Desert Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Join Festival Program Manager Linton Melita on a field trip to The Living Desert, a zoo and botanical garden experience like no other! Exhibits feature over 1,600 species of plants and 140 species of animals from the deserts of North America and Africa. Wear comfortable shoes as there are plenty of walking trails to be enjoyed throughout the park!
This field trip will take place on Sunday Jan. 5th, from 8:00am - 11:30am
If you are interested in joining, please contact Katie Gilligan at guestrelations@psfilmfest.org, to RSVP and get further details! Please include if you have your own vehicle.
Hike Beautiful Indian Canyons
Join Festival Programmer Alissa Simon on a hike through Indian Canyon, a pristine nature preserve belonging to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Get your steps in and learn about the amazing flora and fauna of the desert! Wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and be sure to bring some water along.
Hikes will take place on Saturday Jan. 4th and Wednesday Jan. 8th. at 10:30am.
We will meet in the Guest & Industry Suite inside the Hilton Hotel at 10:00am and leave from there.
You can plan to be back at the Hilton around 12:30pm.
To join, please contact Katie Gilligan at guestrelations@psfilmfest.org, to RSVP and get further details. Please include if you have your own vehicle.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Enjoy a breathtaking 360 degree view from one of the world's largest rotating tram cars as you ascend into the wintery wilderness of Mt. San Jacinto State Park. During your approximately ten-minute journey up the mountain, tram cars slowly rotate, offering spectacular views of the valley floor below. Once at the top, enjoy restaurants, observation decks, a natural history museum, two documentary theaters, gift shop and over 50 miles of hiking trails.
Dress warmly as you're sure to find snow at the top!
Aerial Tramway Field Trips will Take Place on Tuesday, Jan. 7th and Saturday, Jan. 11th.
Meet at the Guest & Industry Suite inside the Hilton Hotel at 2:00pm. Transportation will be provided.
To join, please contact Katie Gilligan at guestrelations@psfilmfest.org, to RSVP and get further details! Please include if you have your own vehicle.