mydesert.com
Sponsored by:
Subscribe to The Desert Sun
Palm Springs International Film Festival

View videos of Leonardo DiCaprio, Josh Brolin, Frieda Pinto, Mira Sorvino and more from the red carpet of the Palm Springs International Film Festival awards gala, then view the gala in its entirety.

2009 Fest Blog

Recent Stories

Actress Kendrick feted as rising star

In this film publicity image released by Paramount, Anna Kendrick, left, and George Clooney are shown in a scene from

Actress Anna Kendrick isn't as intimidated about being proclaimed a rising movie star as she was of acting opposite George Clooney. More

Palm Springs International Film Festival sets attendance records

Despite a tough economy, the Palm Springs International Film Festival smashed revenue and attendance records in a 14-day run that ended Monday. More

Some of Palm Springs film fest's honorees nominated

Some of Palm Springs film fest's honorees nominated More

Fanfare over fest still aflame

Maria Dinulescu (right) of Romania smiles on Sunday after Michael Kananack presented her with The New Voices/New Visions Award for “Hooked,” during the 2009 Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Luncheon at DST Studios in Palm Springs.<b> See complete coverage of the film festival in photos, videos and stories at mydesert.com</b> Taya Gray Special to The Desert Sun

The stature of the Palm Springs International Film Festival — and Palm Springs — continues to grow as the festival begins its final day today. More

Japanese film wins audience favorite award

Filmmaker Maria Dinulescu (right) of Romania smiles after Michael Kananack (left) presented her with The New Voices/New Visions Award during the 2009 Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Luncheon on Sunday at DST Studios in Palm Springs. Taya Gray, Special to The Desert Sun

“Departures,” a Japanese film by Yojiro Takita, was named winner of the Mercedes-Benz Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the Palm Springs International Film Festival awards luncheon Sunday at DST Studios in Palm Springs. More

Most likely to succeed: Festival a springboard for film releases later

Where do they go now? The big buzz films in the Palm Springs International Film Festival already know what's next. More

Fessier on Film: Film moments make indelible mark on fest

Shortly before the 20th anniversary celebration of the Palm Springs International Film Festival began, Executive Director Darryl Macdonald reminisced about his favorite festival moments. More

War atrocities documented in 'Waltz With Bashir'

“Waltz With Bashir,” an animated docu-drama, traces one Israeli's efforts to recall what he did in the 1982 invasion of Lebanon. Palm Springs International Film Festival

"Waltz with Bashir" is an animated docu-drama about one Israeli's efforts to recall what he did in "The War." More

 
Advertisement

Searchable Film Database

Want to find films from the 2009 PSI film festival?
You may use any or all search criteria to limit your search.
View entire schedule

Video

Forums

Sign up with MyDesert.com and speak out in our Movies forum.

If star-gazing is more your style, check out the Celebrities forum.

About the festival

What: 2009 Palm Springs International Film Festival

When: January 6-19, 2009

Tickets: Visit www.psfilmfest.org to view and purchase ticket packages.

Official site: www.psfilmfest.org

For more information, contact the Palm Springs International Film Festival at (760) 322-2930 or info@psfilmfest.org.

Festival Theaters

Camelot Theatres
2300 E. Baristo Rd, Palm Springs (MAP)

Regal Cinemas Palm Springs
789 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs (MAP)

Palm Springs High School
2248 E. Ramon Rd., Palm Springs (MAP)

Annenberg Theatre
101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs (MAP)

Palm Canyon Theatre
538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (MAP)