Variety Salutes Top Directors, Actors

Acotr Robert De Niro is honored with the Creative Impact in Acting Award, Todd Phillips earns the Creative Impact in Directing Award, and Lena Waithe takes home the Creative Impact in Producing Award.

JIM POWERS January 4, 2020 Arts & Entertainment, Current Digital

Variety honored “10 Directors to Watch” and gave out Creative Impact Awards in acting, directing, and producing at the Parker Palm Springs.

Searching For Pierre Cardin

P. David Ebersole and Todd Hughes’ obsession led to an acquaintance and then a documentary film.

David Lansing December 29, 2019 Arts & Entertainment, Current PSL

P. David Ebersole and Todd Hughes’ obsession led to an acquaintance and then a documentary film on Pierre Cardin screening at the Palm Springs Film Fest.

On the QT

Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood has earned him the Director of the Year Award from the Palm Springs International Film Festival.

Staff Report December 27, 2019 Arts & Entertainment, Current Digital

Quentin Tarantino and his “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood” film has earned him Director of the Year Award from the Palm Springs International Film Festival.

Breakthrough to the Big Screen

Cynthia Erivo and her performance in Harriet has gained the attention of the Palm Springs International Film Festival.

Staff Report December 20, 2019 Arts & Entertainment, Current Digital

Cynthia Erivo will receive the Breakthrough Performance Award for her leading role in “Harriet” by the Palm Springs International Film Festival.

His Star is Rising

Zack Gottsagen will receive the Rising Star Award from the Palm Springs International Film Festival for his uplifitng role in The Peanut Butter Falcon.

Staff Report December 4, 2019 Arts & Entertainment, Current Digital

Zack Gottsagen will receive the Rising Star Award from the Palm Springs International Film Festival for his uplifting role in “The Peanut Butter Falcon”.

Moving Performance

The Palm Springs International Film Festival has recognized Antonio Banderas with the International Star Award, Actor for his role in "Pain and Glory".

Staff Report December 3, 2019 Arts & Entertainment, Current Digital

The Palm Springs International Film Festival has recognized Antonio Banderas with the International Star Award, Actor for his role in “Pain and Glory”.

The Chosen One

Renée Zellweger is the first to be announced by the Palm Springs International Film Festival to receive an award at its annual Film Awards Gala in January 2020.

Staff Report November 8, 2019 Arts & Entertainment, Current Digital

Renée Zellweger is the first to be announced by the Palm Springs International Film Festival to receive an award at its Film Awards Gala in January 2020.

Full House

A strong turnout for the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s closing night reflects its two-week run.

Susan Stein January 15, 2018 Arts & Entertainment

A packed house gave a proper send-off to the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s closing-night screening of The Last Movie Star at Palm Springs High School’s Richards Center for the Arts.

Culture Club

Whether you’re into film, literature, fine art, 
or just getting out of the house, a trio of 
festivities ensures an agenda full of edification.

Janice Kleinshmidt December 23, 2017 Arts & Entertainment

In January, Greater Palm Springs Festivals bring exceptional films, literature, and artworks center stage to give locals and visitors a chance to experience a winter wonderland of culture.

10 Best Films to Watch at Palm Springs Film Festival

With 180 films to sift through, here is a short list of films provided by festival organizers.

Julie Pendray December 22, 2017 Arts & Entertainment

With 180 films to sift through starting Jan. 3, here are the Palm Springs Film Festival top 10 to put on your must-see list provided by festival organizers.