2026 PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AND VARIETY ANNOUNCE 10 DIRECTORS TO WATCH HONOREES
2026 PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AND VARIETY ANNOUNCE 10 DIRECTORS TO WATCH HONOREES Palm Springs, CA (December 4, 2025)—The Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) will host Variety’s 2026 “10 Directors to Watch,” celebrating this year’s honorees with a brunch event on January 4 during the festival, which runs January 2–12. The annual list spotlights emerging filmmakers across a range of genres and backgrounds. Variety’s “10 Directors to Watch” has historically
37TH ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FESTIVAL LINEUP
37TH ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCESFESTIVAL LINEUP Fest to Open with “Calle Malaga” and Close with “Glenrothan” Complete Line-up Includes 44 International Feature Film Oscar Submissions, Close-Ups, Family Day, German Film Focus, Gateway Films Retrospective, New Voices New Visions, Modern Masters, Talking Pictures, True Stories, World Cinema Now, and More Palm Springs, CA (December 2, 2025) – The 37th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) announced that the
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARDS TO HONOR LEONARDO DICAPRIO WITH THE DESERT PALM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, ACTOR
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARDS TO HONOR LEONARDO DICAPRIO WITH THE DESERT PALM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, ACTOR Palm Springs, CA (November 18, 2025) – The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Leonardo DiCaprio is the recipient of the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor, for his performance in Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another. The Film Awards will take place on January 3, 2026, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running January 2-12, 2026. The
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARDS TO HONOR
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARDS TO HONORMICHAEL B. JORDAN WITH THE ICON AWARD FOR HIS CAREER-DEFINING DUAL PERFORMANCE IN “SINNERS” Palm Springs, CA (November 11, 2025) – The Palm Springs International Film Awardshas announced that Michael B. Jordan is the recipient of the Icon Award for his performance in Sinners. The Film Awards will take place on January 3, 2026, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running January 2-12, 2026. The event will be presented by Kering and
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARDS TO HONOR ADAM SANDLER WITH THE CHAIRMAN’S AWARD FOR HIS PERFORMANCE IN “JAY KELLY”
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARDS TO HONORADAM SANDLER WITH THE CHAIRMAN’S AWARD FOR HIS PERFORMANCE IN “JAY KELLY” Palm Springs, CA (November 7, 2025) – The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Adam Sandler is the recipient of the Chairman’s Award for his performance in Netflix’s Jay Kelly.The Film Awards will take place on January 3, 2026, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running January 2-11, 2026. The event will be presented by Kering and sponsored by
Kering Named Presenting Sponsor of the Palm Springs International Film Awards
2026 Film Awards Scheduled for Saturday, January 3, Day Two of the Palm Springs International Festival, Taking Place January 2-12 Film Award and Festival Passes Go On Sale August 1, 2025 Palm Springs, Calif. (July 10, 2025) – The Palm Springs International Film Society has announced a multi-year partnership with global luxury group Kering as the new presenting sponsor of the Palm Springs International Film Awards. As part of the sponsorship, Women In Motion, Kering’s acclaimed program spotlighting women in
2025 Palm Springs International Shortfest Announces Festival 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 Minutes “Medusa” Receives Best Live-Action Short Under 15 Minutes PALM SPRINGS, CA (June 29, 2025) - The 2025 Palm Springs International ShortFest announced its Festival juried and audience award winners as part of the Awards Brunch at the Renaissance Hotel Palm Springs. Awards and cash prizes worth $30,000 including
2025 Palm Springs International Shortfest Announces Jury, Forum Programs and Participants
Palm Springs, CA (June 13, 2025) – The 31st-annual Palm Springs International ShortFest announced programs and participants for its annual Forum, as well as jury members who will fete Academy Award-Qualifying, Student Shorts, and Special Jury Awards. Taking place June 27-29 at the Renaissance Hotel Palm Springs, the ShortFest Forum will feature a dynamic lineup of thought-provoking panels, intimate roundtable discussions, and interactive sessions, bringing together industry experts and filmmakers Sponsored
2025 Palm Springs International Shortfest Announces Lineup
Palm Springs, CA (June 3, 2025) – Today, the Palm Springs International ShortFest announced its programmed lineup. Sponsored by the City of Palm Springs, this 31st edition is set to welcome audiences at the Festival Theaters from June 24-30, 2025. In all, the festival will screen 51 curated programs showcasing 311 films from 64 countries and territories, including 45 World Premieres, 10 International Premieres, 36 North American Premieres, 19 U.S. Premieres., and 94 California Premieres. More than 6,200
Palm Springs International Film Festival Announces 2026 Dates
Palm Springs, CA (March 28, 2025) - The Palm Springs International Film Society has announced that the 37th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival will return Friday, January 2, 2026 through Monday, January 12, 2026. The Film Awards will take place on January 2 at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with film screenings beginning Saturday, January 3 including the Opening Night presentation that evening and will conclude with Best of Fest and special programming on January 12 and 13. Palm Springs
