Natalie Portman to Receive Desert Palm Achievement Award
NATALIE PORTMAN TO RECEIVE DESERT PALM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, ACTRESS AT 28th ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FILM AWARDS GALA Palm Springs, CA (November 30, …
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Chairman Harold Matzner and Palm Springs International Film Festival to Honor Casey Affleck
Actor Casey Affleck is set to be honored at the Palm Springs International Film Festival by Chairman Harold Matzner in January. The PSIFF has announced that …
Harold Matzner Has Kind Words For New Palm Springs International Film Society Artistic Director
Palm Springs International Film Society recently announced the hiring of Michael Lerman as the non-profit’s new artistic director. Board Chairman Harold Matzner praised the hiring, …
Harold Matzner Offers Support For New Palm Springs International Film Society Artistic Director
Impressed with his programming work at the Toronto International Film Festival, the Palm Springs Film Society has hired Michael Lerman as their new artistic director. …
Harold Matzner’s nephew, Jason, wins praise for film at PSIFF ShortFest
by Bruce Fessier Not surprisingly, one of the smartest filmmakers to use ShortFest is a guy named Jason Matzner. Yes, he’s the nephew of the festival chairman, Harold Matzner. But Jason, …
Harold Matzner, Chairman, opens the 2016 Palm Springs International Film Festival’s Annual ShortFest on Tuesday, June 21.
On behalf of my Board of Directors, I want to welcome you to the Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films, also known as ShortFest. …
Harold Matzner, Chairman of the Palm Springs International Film Festival, talks about ShortFest, which begins tonight (June 21) and runs through Monday (June 27).
by BRUCE FESSIER The nation’s biggest little film festival kicks off Tuesday with organizers wondering how it got so big. The 22nd annual Palm Springs …
Harold Matzner: Distinguished Honoree At Sunday Night Fever 2016
ACT for MS, a local non-profit that provides therapy sessions, mobility assistance and other special support programs for free to those suffering with Multiple Sclerosis, …
Harold Matzner Closes Film Festival, Setting Stage For Oscars
By Betty Francis This year’s closing film, “Last Cab To Darwin” (Australia) and the after party at the Palm Springs Renaissance were impressive but drew …
Harold Matzner Hosts Biggest Gala in Palm Springs Film Festival History
By Betty Francis For more than a decade of Januaries, I’ve been saying to friends and family, “Don’t try to reach me next week, I’ll …
Harold Matzner Helps Star Power Take Stage At Gala
By Bruce Fessier Fans lined the street across from the Palm Springs Convention Center, waiting for a glimpse of the stars being honored Saturday at …
PSIFF Chairman Harold Matzner’s Welcome Letter to Attendees of ShortFest 2015
Welcome to our showcase of the filmmakers of the future. You’re about to embark on a dazzling journey of discovery within the walls of the …
PSIFF Board Chairman Harold Matzner Helps Underwrite 2015 Awards Gala
By Betty Francis I must thank Robert Duvall, who provided the theme for this report on the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala. When …