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  1. Amid success, leaders still see growth ahead

    As one of the largest events of its kind in North America, the Palm Springs International Film Festival, in its 24th years, is one of the three largest film festivals in North America along with the Seattle and Toronto events.

    • Jan. 14, 2013
  2. 2013 Palm Springs International Film Festival film goers are lined up for the 1:00 show at Camelot Theater Tuesday January 8, 2013. Wade Byars, The Desert Sun

    Tuneful films earn top awards from audiences

    'The Sapphires,' an Australian film about aboriginal folk singers who become a soul group, won the Mercedes-Benz Audience Award for Best Narrative Features Sunday after just one public screening at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.

    • Jan. 14, 2013
  3. A scene from 'Unfinished Song.' Courtesy photo

    Actor Terence Stamp's professional and spiritual journey led him to an 'Unfinished Song'

    Terence Stamp is one of cinema's most recognizable villains, having played General Zod in 'Superman,' Siegfried in 'Get Smart' and the supernatural Thompson in 'The Adjustment Bureau.'

    • Jan. 13, 2013
  4. State Assemblyman V. Manuel Pérez presents Ivan Trujillo, festival director for the Guadalajara International Film Festival with a certificate of recognition for his work in advancing Spanish-language cinema. Richard Lui/The Desert Sun

    Filmmaker to be honored at fest

    A film-making leader in the international Latino community was thanked Friday during the Palm Springs International Film Festival for his contributions to the industry and the world.

    • Jan. 11, 2013
  5. Garret Dillahunt and Alan Cumming in a scene from 'Any Day Now.' Music Box Films

    'Any Day Now' brims with love, understanding and acceptance, courtesy of Alan Cumming

    Depictions of custody battles have become a cinematic staple, but few register with the heartfelt emotion of 'Any Day Now.'

    • Jan. 9, 2013
  6. A scene from 'Clandestine Childhood.' Courtesy Photo

    Director discusses 'Clandestine Childhood'

    Argentina in 1979 is the setting for Benjamin Ávila's first feature film, 'Clandestine Childhood.' The country was in the midst of a military dictatorship. Based on his own childhood experiences, and those of so many others, Ávila tells the story of a family returning from exile to oppose the junta's 'Dirty War' of disappearances, torture and violence.

    • Jan. 9, 2013
  7. A scene from 'Electrick Children.' Courtesy Photo

    Teen's fanciful imagination and strong will are 'Electrick'

    Sacrificing a modicum of realism for a touch of the miraculous pays off nicely in Rebecca Thomas' 'Electrick Children,' a whimsical coming-of-ager lightened with a few fanciful elements.

    • Jan. 9, 2013
  8. A scene from 'This Life: Some Must Die So Others May Live.' Courtesy Photo

    Doing good is dangerous in 'This Life: Some Must Die So Others May Live'

    A family of innkeepers in occupied Denmark in WWII is asked to help the fledgling Danish resistance, only to discover how dangerous the choice to do good can become.

    • Jan. 9, 2013
  9. A scene from the movie 'Checkmate.' Courtesy photo

    Capture king

    Jose Maria Cabral is identified on IMDb.com as 'one of the pioneers of neo-Dominican cinema.' And the director of suspense film 'Checkmate,' screening at the Palm Springs film festival, is 24 years old.

    • Jan. 8, 2013
  10. Bruce Fessier. Wade Byars, The Desert Sun

    Variety at The Parker is the spice of fest conversations

    The Variety Sunday brunch at The Parker is the best networking opportunity at the festival because the seating is so limited, everybody has to stand around and talk.

    • Jan. 8, 2013
  11. VIDEO REPLAY: Film Festival Awards Gala

    Stars Tom Hanks, Bradley Cooper, Sally Field, Ben Affleck, Helen Mirren and more gathered Saturday for the annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala.

    • Jan. 5, 2013
  12. Mary Hart and David O. Russell, right, sing 'Happy Birthday' to Bradley Cooper. Richard Lui/The Desert Sun

    Stars dazzle at Palm Springs film festival

    One day after the final votes were cast for the Academy Awards, the Palm Springs International Film Festival awards gala changed from a campaign stop for the Oscars to a salute to the humanity of film.

    • Jan. 6, 2013
  13. Bradley Cooper, an honoree for Desert Palm Achievement Award, checks out a picture taken with a fan during the red carpet at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Wade Byars/The Desert Sun

    Fans clamor for a glimpse of celebrities at Palm Springs film festival

    As the sun disappeared behind Mount San Jacinto early Saturday evening, the stars appeared on the red carpet at the Palm Springs Convention Center and were welcomed by the cheers of adoring fans.

    • Jan. 6, 2013
  14. Helen Mirren wowed the crowd in red. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

    Glam fashions add extra runway glitz to film fest awards gala

    The red carpet outside the Palm Springs Convention Center was full of glitz, glamour and the latest fashions as some of Hollywood's biggest stars made their way to the Palm Springs International Film Festival awards gala.

    • Jan. 6, 2013
  15. Grace Hightower (from left), Robert De Niro, David O. Russell, Holly O. Russell and Bradley Cooper. Richard Shotwell/Invision

    David O. Russell always finds the 'Silver Linings'

    David O. Russell's 'Silver Linings Playbook' does almost everything right.

    • Jan. 6, 2013
  16. Martin Sheen and Sally Field pose for cameras on the red carpet outside the 2013 Palm Springs International FIlm Festival gala. Denise Goolsby/The Desert Sun

    Film Festival: Stars walk the red carpet

    Movie stars Tom Hanks, Bradley Cooper, Sally Field, Ben Affleck, Helen Mirren and more are skedded to walk the red carpet prior to the annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala. Stay with MyDesert.com all weekend for complete coverage, including photo galleries and video interviews with the stars.

    • Jan. 4, 2013
  17. A scene from 'Amour.' Courtesy photo

    'Amour' tackles tough topic

    Michael Haneke takes a subject you don't often see in movies and probably don't even want to see — the slow, steady deterioration of an elderly woman — and handles it with great grace in 'Amour,' screening Sunday at Camelot Theatres.

    • Jan. 4, 2013
  18. Spanish film director Pablo Berger is interviewed on the red carpet before his film 'Blancanieves' opens the Palm Springs International Film Festival at Palm Springs High School on Thursday. Wade Byars/The Desert Sun

    Film fans abuzz on fest's opening night

    The 24th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival opened at the Palm Springs High School auditorium Thursday with a truly international buzz.

    • Jan. 4, 2013
  19. Actor Bill Pullman (center) is featured in Canadian director Yung Chang's documentary, 'The Fruit Hunters.' Desert Sun file photo

    Actor Bill Pullman has another passion: growing, eating and sharing fruit

    Lots of people juggle careers. Bill Pullman has grafted his.

    • Jan. 3, 2013

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