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Thursday June 13, 2019 Volume 64 | Number 43

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CELEBRATING THE RESIDENTIAL PARK COMMUNITIES FOR 64 YEARS

Palm Springs International ShortFest A casual atmosphere and a taste of the unconventional

By Alison Elsner

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he Palm Springs International ShortFest, celebrating its 25th anniversary, is the largest short film event in North America. This annual gathering presents 325 film shorts, from 10-30 minutes each, grouped by theme and curated into 90-minute screenings of about four to 10 films each. Past themes have included Sibling Stories, Secrets and Lies, The Things We Do For Love and many others. Filmgoers can attend film parties, filmmaker and actor meet and greets, educational sessions and lounges which are open to the public. The festival also includes the ShortFest Forum, a series of panels, master classes and roundtable discussions. The Fest features opening night, closing night and “Best of

“The Afghanistans” directed by Adrian Sillisteanu

the Fest,” which re-screens audience favorites. Presented by the Palm Springs International Film Society, with the City of Palm Springs, the Short Fest is the sister event to the annual celebritystudded Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) held each January. Both filmmakers and spectators come away from ShortFest with a new understanding of topics presented and the filmmaking process. Tickets will be available online or at the box office starting in early June, when a full schedule will also be available to view. The Palm Springs International Short Film Festival takes place June 18 thorugh June 24. Camelot Theatres is located at 2300 East Baristo Road in Palm Springs. For tickets and film screening schedule, visit psfilmfest.org/2019-shortfest or call 800-898-7256.

“Bodega” directed by Rebecca Halfon

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