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Short Film Festival

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View trailers of some of the films being presented at the Palm Springs Short Film Festival. Note: Some trailers may contain dialogue or scenes not appropriate for more sensitive viewers. Discretion is advised.


Short Film Festival News

  1. “Bahiya & Mahmoud,” by Jordanian director Zaid Abu Hamdan, won the jury award for Best of Festival at the Palm Springs International ShortFest. Hamdan called the festival support “amazing.” Courtesy Palm Springs International Shortfest

    Filmmakers: ShortFest is all about the art

    The first step to finding financing for a good movie, a panel of experts said last week, is writing a great movie.

    • Jun. 27, 2011
  2. (From left) Director Shiloh Strong, writer Alexandra Barreto and director Rider Strong, all with the film “Method” at the opening night of the Palm Springs International ShortFest at the Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs on Tuesday. Richard Lui The Desert Sun

    Palm Springs International ShortFest long on laughs

    The Palm Springs International ShortFest opened with a full house echoing with belly laughs Tuesday. ShortFest executive director Darryl Macdonald said festival attendees can expect laughter to be this year's trend.

    • Jun. 21, 2011
  3. Palm Springs International ShortFest staff, including Cristian Martinez (left), Ken Jacobson, director Darryl Macdonald, and film curator Kathleen McInnis, review logistics in preparation for the 2011 festival, which opens today. Omar Ornelas The Desert Sun

    ShortFest gives emerging filmmakers a dose of reality

    The Palm Springs International ShortFest opens today with a reputation as one of North America's largest and most acclaimed short film festivals. least guide — emerging filmmakers into careers in cinema.

    • Jun. 21, 2011
  4. “Flowers For Jupiter” by visual artist Chris Mars is an animated short about a young girl who loses her index finger. Courtesy Palm Springs International ShortFest

    ShortFest picks may get Oscar buzz

    If Darryl Macdonald had been asked to pick the five best Oscar contenders before last year's Palm Springs International ShortFest, he wouldn't have chosen the five festival films that won nominations.

    • Jun. 16, 2011
  5. <b>Colin Firth</b> (right) and <b>Keira Knightley</b> appear in &#8220;Steve,&#8221; a short film directed by <b>Rupert Friend</b>. It will be screened during the Palm Springs Short Film Festival. Courtesy of Palm Springs Short Film Festival

    Palm Springs Short Film Festival not short on big stars this year

    An annual summer highlight in Palm Springs is expected to flicker across screens at Camelot Theatres, as the 17th annual Palm Springs Short Film Festival takes place Tuesday through June 27.

    • Jun. 16, 2011

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