Harold Matzner Retires as Palm Springs Film Festival Chairman
After 20 years of service, Harold Matzner has announced his retirement as the Chairman of the Palm Springs International Film Festival. He is handing over …
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Save the Date for Palm Springs ShortFest 2023!
Save the date! Our exciting and fun-filled Palm Springs International Short Film Festival returnsJune 20-26, 2023.Passes are now on sale at https://psfilmfest.org/shortfest-2023.Upcoming Dates: June 1: …
The McCallum Muses Celebrate 35 years and a Record-Breaking Fundraiser
McCallum Chairman Harold Matzner would like to congratulate the Muses & Patroness Circle ofthe McCallum Theatre for a stellar 35 years! Happy Anniversary, Ladies! Over …
The Palm Springs Film Festival Awards are early predictors of Oscar winners again in 2023
The 2023 Awards Season started in Palm Springs and ended at the Oscars. Over the past few months, we have watched our 2023 awards recipients …
Steven Spielberg, Bill Nighy Acknowledge Film Festival Chairman Harold Matzner
The Palm Springs International Film Awards was a gala event to remember. Heralded by Deadline as “…a must-stop on the way to the [Oscars] in …
Join us at the 29th Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards
As a Major Sponsor, Harold would like to invite you to the 29th annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards (“The Chase”) on March 25th. This is …
Spencer’s Restaurant Named Among OpenTable’s “100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America”
Spring is in the air, even if it’s been a bit rainier than our usual California sunshine. If you’re looking for the perfect date night …
Art Show “Icons: Painting by Jim Egan” Features Harold Matzner and Other Desert Luminaries
Jim Egan is not just a retired businessman and Coachella valley philanthropist–he is a celebrated painter with a new show at the Artists Center at …
Harold Wishes a Happy 35th Anniversary to the McCallum Theatre
This January, the McCallum Theatre celebrates 35 years. It opened on January 2nd, 1988. Some trivia for you: The very first night ever at the …
Harold’s Six Favorite 2023 Palm Springs Film Festival Moments
The 2023 Film Festival and Awards Gala felt extra special this year. After 2 years on hiatus due to the pandemic, you could feel the …
Join Harold at the Palm Springs Film Festival!
Passes and tickets are now available for the Palm Springs International Film Festival, starting on Friday, January 6th, 2023. As festival chairman, Harold Matzner hopes …
The History of the Palm Springs International Film Festival
Palm Springs Life Magazine published a wonderful feature on the history of the Palm Springs International Film Festival. From its founding by Mayor Sonny Bono …
Harold Matzner and the McCallum Theater celebrate the return of its gala
On December 1st, the McCallum Theater held its annual fundraising gala- the first in three years! The gala featured performances by Matteo Bocelli, Pia Toscano …
Palm Springs International Film Awards To Honor Brendan Fraser With The Spotlight Award, Actor
The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Brendan Fraseris the recipient of the Spotlight Award, Actorfor hisperformance in The Whale. The Film Awards …
“Entertainment Tonight’s” Kevin Frazier & Nischelle Turner to Host 2023 Palm Springs International Film Awards
ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT’s Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner will co-host the2023 Palm Springs International Film Awards, which will be previewed on this evening’s broadcast of the …