A Winter of Philanthropy in Palm Springs
Harold is thrilled to support the Desert’s many charities that strengthen our community. Harold would like to thank his fellow donors who joined him in …
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What does the Palm Springs Film Society do outside the Film Festival?
The 2024 Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala raised $2.8 million for the Palm Springs International Film Society, a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization whose …
Harold Matzner Honors Friend and Philanthropist JoAnn McGrath
Harold Matzner joins the McGrath family and our Desert community in mourning JoAnn McGrath. With her passing last week, the Coachella Valley lost one of …
All Palm Springs International Film Awards Honorees Receive Academy Award Nominations
All 11 honorees recognized at the Palm Springs International Film Awards on January 4 received Academy Award nominations. In addition, three of the event presenters …
Get to Know the Film Festival’s New Chairman Chandi
At last month’s Palm Springs International Film Festival and Awards Gala, we all met a new, enthusiastic face: Nachhattar Singh Chandi. As the newly-appointment Chairman, …
Chairman Chandi Reflects on Harold Matzner’s Legacy as Film Festival Chairman for 24 Years
The morning after the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala, Variety held their annual Creative Impact Awards and 10 Directors to Watch Brunch. The …
Thank you to our amazing Film Festival Volunteers!
This year’s exceptional Palm Springs Film Festival could not have been possible without the hard work of over 600 volunteers. Six hundred! Immediate Past Chairman …
The 2024 Palm Springs Film Festival Awards Gala Raises $2.8 Million for Arts Charity
On Thursday, January 4, the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala kicked off 2024 Awards season. This year’s Awards Gala was fully sold out …
Palm Springs International Film Awards to Honor Paul Giamatti with the Icon Award
The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Paul Giamatti is the recipient of the Icon Award for The Holdovers. The Film Awards will …
Palm Springs International Film Festival 2024 Lineup Announced!
As Immediate Past Chairman, Harold Matzner would like to invite you to the 2024 Palm SpringsInternational Film Festival! We’ve announced the full lineup of films- …
Palm Springs International Film Awards to Honor Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell with The Chairman’s Award
The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell are the recipients of the Chairman’s Award for their critically acclaimed …
Palm Springs International Film Awards to Honor Danielle Brooks with the Spotlight Award, Actress
The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Danielle Brooks is the recipient of the Spotlight Award, Actress for her performance in The Color …
Spencer’s Restaurant Honored in the Best of the Coachella Valley Reader Poll
The Coachella Valley Independent has named their Best of the Coachella Valley for 2023-2024 and Spencer’s Restaurant has won multiple categories. Local readers cast their …
‘One Night Only’ at the McCallum Theater Supports the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center
Now in its sixteenth year, Michael Childers’ ’One Night Only’‘ brought the best of Broadway to Palm Desert! Held on November 8th at the McCallum …
Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards to Honor Colman Domingo with the Spotlight Award, Actor
The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Colman Domingo is the recipient of the Spotlight Award, Actor for his performance in Rustin. The …