Palm Springs, Calif. – 2013-01-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — In 2013, Palm Springs will host six film festivals including the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Native FilmFest, American Documentary Film Festival, Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival, Palm Springs International ShortFest and Cinema Diverse.
“The City of Palm Springs is celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2013 and special anniversary events will coincide with these film festivals,” said Mary Jo Ginther, Director of Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism. “Moviegoers will enjoy an array of films and special tributes to the City’s legendary history.”
Palm Springs is rolling out the red carpet for Richard Gere, Helen Mirren, Helen Hunt, Bradley Cooper, Naomi Watts, Sally Field, Robert Zemeckis, and other Hollywood stars attending the 24th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival scheduled for January 3-14, 2013. The world-renowned film festival is one of the largest film festivals in North America and was created in 1990 by then Mayor Sonny Bono. The festival welcomes over 135,000 attendees to enjoy films from more than 60 countries, special events and a black-tie awards gala scheduled for January 5, 2013 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Tickets and festival information are available online at www.psfilmfest.org or call (760) 322-2930.
The Agua Caliente Cultural Museum will present the 12th annual Native FilmFest, formerly known as the Festival of Native Film & Culture, scheduled February 27-March 3, 2013, at the Camelot Theatres. Known as one of the Nation’s most highly regarded festivals of its kind, the Native FilmFest will feature the best in films by, about and starring Native Americans and other indigenous peoples. Tickets and festival information are available online at www.accmuseum.org or call (760) 778-1079.
After last year’s successful debut, the American Documentary Film Festival returns to Palm Springs from April 4-8, 2013, and is growing to become the largest documentary film festival on the West Coast. The film festival features documentaries from around the world, including several world premieres. Ticket and festival information line at www.americandocumentaryfilmfestival.com or call (760) 322-3689.
The 13th annual Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival, May 16-19, 2013, is an eclectic mixture of films from the classic Film Noir era. In addition to the film screenings at Camelot Theatres, 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.
Recognized as one of the world’s premier short film festivals, the Palm Springs International ShortFest will return to the Camelot Theatres in June 2013. The festival will feature hundreds of short films, special programs, seminars and more. Tickets and festival information are available online at www.psfilmfest.org or call (760) 322-2930.
Kicking off the fall season in Palm Springs, Cinema Diverse, a gay and lesbian film festival, will showcase the best in LGBT filmmaking including features, documentaries and shorts. The festival scheduled for September 19-23, 2013, will take 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.
In the world of film and television, Palm Springs has been Hollywood’s back lot since the 1930s. Most recently, Academy Award winning actors Michael Douglas and Matt Damon were in Palm Springs shooting scenes for the new movie, “Behind the Candelabra,” about the life of Palm Springs resident Liberace. In addition, the City of Palm Springs was selected as the premier destination for the 9th season of “Occupation Double,” the top reality television series in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Palm Springs is centrally located and less than two hours from Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego Counties and direct flights to the Palm Springs International Airport from major U.S. cities and Canada. For a complete listing of upcoming events and travel deals, go to www.VisitPalmSprings.com or call 800-347-7746.
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