The City of Palm Springs is the host city once again to five premier film festivals in 2012. Included is the star-studded Palm Springs International Film Festival, Festival of Native Film & Culture, Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival, Palm Springs International ShortFest and Cinema Diverse, the LGBT film spectacular.
Ever since Mayor Sony Bono began the Palm Springs International Film Festival some 23 years ago, that event has grown exponentially in size and glamour attracting A-List celebrities and causing booked hotels and guest rooms at friends homes all over the area. What Mayor Bono didn't know was that it would spawn a few more such events making this town one of envy around the world for movie and film buffs.
- In 2012, Palm Springs is rolling out the red carpet for the likes of Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Glenn Close and Michelle Williams to name a few as well as many other Hollywood movers and shakers. The 23rd annual Palm Springs International Film Festival scheduled for January 5-16, 2012 has taken its place as a world-renowned film festival and will include over 200 films from more than 60 countries, plus it will offer special events and a black-tie awards gala scheduled for January 7, 2012 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Tickets and festival information are available online at www.psfilmfest.org.
- The highly regarded Agua Caliente Cultural Museum will present its 11th annual Festival of Native Film & Culture February 29-March 4, 2012, at the Camelot Theatres. The event features the best in Native American films and will feature guest programmer Elizabeth Weatherford, the founding director of the Film and Video Center at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. Tickets and festival information are available online at www.accmuseum.org or call (760) 778-1079.
- The Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival taking place in early May is the 12th appearance for this annual event. In 2012, it will feature an eclectic mixture of films from the classic Film Noir era. Scheduled are 12 film screenings at Camelot Theatres and in addition the festival will include special appearances by some of Hollywood’s greatest Film Noir stars and special receptions. Ticket and festival information are available online at www.arthurlyonsfilmnoir.ning.com or call (760) 325-6565.
- The Palm Springs International ShortFest returns to the Camelot Theatres June 19-25, 2012. Recognized as one of the world’s premier short film festivals, it will feature hundreds of short films, special programs, seminars and more. Tickets and festival information are available online at www.psfilmfest.org.
- Finally in September 2012, Cinema Diverse, THE gay and lesbian film festival, will showcase the best in LGBT filmmaking including features, documentaries and shorts. The festival takes place at the Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs. Tickets and festival information are available online at www.cinemadiverse.ning.com or call (760) 325-6565.
For more information, please visit the websites in each section or call us at 760-322-7822. In many cases, we can assist in hotel room specials or help with travel advice.
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