News from: Palm Springs International Film Society

The Palm Springs International Film Society announced the addition of Cinemark Century La Quinta as a new screening venue for the upcoming 36th-annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) taking place from January 2-13, 2025. The announcement was made Thursday evening at the State of the City for La Quinta. This extension marks a further expansion into the Coachella Valley and a commitment to bringing the world-class cinematic experience and best of international filmmaking to more residents.

The screenings at the Cinemark Century La Quinta will be held during the first and last weekends of the Festival, with specific dates scheduled for Saturday, January 4 through Sunday, January 5, 2025, and Saturday, January 11 through Sunday, January 12, 2025. his venue will join alongside the continued support of several esteemed locations including the Annenberg Theater at the Palm Springs Art Museum, Camelot Theatres at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, Mary Pickford is D’Place in Cathedral City, the Palm Canyon Theater, the Richards Center for the Arts at Palm Springs High School, and the Regal Cinemas Palm Springs.

This is not the first time the Festival has extended its reach throughout the Valley. Previously, the Film Society hosted a highly successful Student Screening Day at Indio High School, which included participation from several local high schools, including Palm Springs High School, Cathedral City High School, Desert Hot Springs High School, and many more. With this announcement, the expansion of the Festival remains aligned with the Palm Springs International Film Society’s mission to foster a more inclusive cinematic experience and appreciation for all residents and students across the Coachella Valley.

“It is a proud moment for us to bring the Palm Springs International Film Festival experience to La Quinta, furthering our reach across the Coachella Valley,” said Festival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi. “Our commitment to growth in the desert is steadfast. By adding new venues like Cinemark Century La Quinta, we are ensuring that more of our valley residents can participate in the festival and enjoy the world of cinema.

Mayor of the City of La Quinta, Linda Evans said, “We are excited to welcome the Palm Springs International Film Festival to La Quinta. La Quinta prides itself on preserving and promoting its deep roots in art and culture, and the festival’s desire to expand across the Valley is a testament to providing world-class entertainment experiences to our vibrant cultural scene.”

Celebrating its 36th anniversary, the Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) will return January 2-13, 2025. The Opening Night screening of the Festival will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Closing Night will be held on Sunday, January 12, 2024, followed by the ‘Best of the Festival’ screenings on Monday, January 13. The Festival will also hold its annual star-studded black-tie Film Awards, presented by Silvercrest, on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The Festival’s lineup is planned to be announced on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

For more information on the Festival, visit www.psfilmfest.org or call (760) 969-7533 or toll-free at (800) 898-7256.

About the Palm Springs International Film Society

The Palm Springs International Film Society is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization whose mission is to cultivate and promote the art and science of film through education and cross-cultural awareness. The Film Society produces the Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) and Film Awards in January and the Palm Springs ShortFest in June. In addition to curating the best in international cinema, PSIFF’s Film Awards has come to be known as the first stop on the campaign trail for the Academy Awards® and its Oscar®-qualifying ShortFest is the largest short film festival and market in North America. Its festivals, year-round member screenings and educational programs manifest our organization’s mission by nurturing and encouraging new filmmaking talent, honoring the great masters of world cinema, and expanding audience horizons.