 2023 official poster | |
| Location | Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Hosted by | Palm Springs International Film Society |
| No. of films | 2023: 134 |
| Language | International |
| Website | www |
Palm Springs International Film Festival (sometimes stylized shortly as PSIFF) is a film festival held in Palm Springs, California. Originally promoted by Mayor Sonny Bono and then sponsored by Nortel,[1]: 198 it started in 1989 and is held annually in January. It is run by the Palm Springs International Film Society, which also runs the Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films (ShortFest), a festival of short films and film market in June.
Though the festival does feature American independent films, the focus from its inception was to shine a spotlight on international cinema.[2]
The festival was cancelled in both 2021 and 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in California. It was held from January 6 to January 16 in 2023. The 34th edition screened 134 films from 64 countries including 27 premieres. Film Awards ceremony on January 5 at the Palm Springs Convention Center started the celebrations.[3][4]
- ^ Niemann, Greg (2006). "20: Showcasing Movies". Palm Springs Legends: creation of a desert oasis. San Diego, CA: Sunbelt Publications. p. 286. ISBN 978-0-932653-74-1. OCLC 61211290. (here for Table of Contents)
- ^ Susan King (January 2, 2013), Palm Springs film fest lineup includes black and white silent films Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Brian Blueskye and Ema Sasic (December 16, 2022). "2023 Palm Springs International Film Festival lineup announced". Palm Springs Desert Sun. Naver. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (6 December 2022). "Palm Springs Film Festival Unveils 2023 Lineup; '80 For Brady' To Open Fest, With 'The Lost King' Closing It Out". Deadline. Retrieved December 18, 2022.