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The Workshop
When one of her students shares a shocking story of a mass shooting, a celebrated author’s romantic ideal of the liberated writers’ circle devolves into a contentious culture clash and she’s drawn into a dark orbit with her controversial protégé.
The Big Sick
THIS EVENT HAS PASSED. Based on the real-life courtship between Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, THE BIG SICK tells the story of Pakistan-born aspiring comedian Kumail (Nanjiani), who connects with grad student Emily (Kazan) after one of his standup sets. However, what they thought would be just a one-night stand blossoms into the real thing, which complicates the life that is expected of Kumail by his traditional Muslim parents.
Battle of the Sexes
THIS EVENT HAS PASSED | The 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs became the most watched televised sports event of all time. Trapped in the media glare, King and Riggs were on opposites sides of a binary argument, but off-court each was fighting more personal and complex battles. With her husband urging her to fight for equal pay, the private King was also struggling to come to terms with her own sexuality, while Riggs gambled his legacy and reputation in a bid to relive the glories of his past.
ShortFest Spotlight
We've curated films for your escaping pleasure. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do! Check back for additions every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
2020 Palm Springs International ShortFest Announces Festival Winners
“Matriochkas” Receives Best of the Festival “The Fabric of You,” “The Heart Still Hums,” “Birth Right” and “Dummy” Also Receive Top Jury Awards
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A Woman
A young, modern mother struggles to find her place in Baku, Azerbaijan, a place simultaneously Muslim and secular, progressive as it is traditional, and, like her, at a crossroads of seeming contradictions. Navigating the trappings of both conventional and modern female roles, she straddles the space between choice and responsibility, where in the course of one day she can be a mother, a daughter, a wife, and still be herself. In competition for Best International Short
Bittu
A close friendship between two girls is eclipsed by an accidental poisoning at school. Based on a true story. In competition for Best Live-Action Short Over 15 Minutes and Best Student U.S. Short
Béton amer
At dawn, a group of friends meet on the rooftop of a school in Athens. It's their ritual. Overlooking the city, this symbolic place will be theirs until the next morning. In competition for Best Documentary Short
Charlie's Lot
Charlie’s antique car-collecting habit has become a problem. But Charlie’s also an anonymous crusader in the fight to save the soul of his city. How does a society discern between hoarding and preservation? Charlie would say it’s a matter of context. In competition for Best Documentary Short