The Palm Springs International Film Festival’s 35th season starts today! With over 180 films from 74 countries programmed, where should you start?
Both Thursday’s Awards Gala and the screenings throughout the festival are prophetic kickoff to Awards season. “The submissions are extraordinary. Some great films are going to be left off the shortlist,” Programmer David Ansen said to The Desert Sun. “There’s just too many good movies, and we’re showing all of them.”
Lili Rodriguez, the festival’s Artistic Director, told The Coachella Valley Independent, “When the announcement first went out, I think we were at 176 films. We’re always adding things if the right film presents itself, if the right guest presents itself. … People should keep checking the website or keep checking in with the festival over social, because we’re always adding fun little things. We’re at 180 films right now, with more to come.”
With so many films, how do you choose? Our favorite publications have highlighted some films for you:
- Variety’s recommendations center on Awards buzz, premieres, and directorial debuts
- Palm Springs Life Magazine curated a Top 10 list
- KESQ made a great video guide to this year’s festival
The full schedule and tickets are available on the film festival website.
What are you looking forward to seeing? See you at the movies!