When a sun-soaked getaway would make all the difference, packing up a suitcase and hitting the road or skies to spend quality time in Palm Springs is something travelers can always enjoy. While Palm Springs is a hub of opportunity for fine dining, shopping, hiking, golfing, and leisurely afternoons by the pool, it’s also a place where cinematic enthusiasts can find their fill of incredible opportunities, too! When you make your way in this direction while the annual Palm Springs International Film Festival is in town, you’ll discover a long list of reasons to be inspired and options to embrace your creative spirit right at your fingertips.
A Reason to Enjoy Film of All Kinds in Palm Springs
The Palm Springs International Film Festival comes to town each January, much to the delight of professional film buffs and seasoned movie enthusiasts alike. It’s a true cinematic celebration in the desert that’s been held here, complete with a red carpet in place, since first kicking off in 1990. The warm beginning-of-the-year weather in Palm Springs sets an inviting scene for directors, actors, moviegoers, and more to gather together in the name of a shared passion. The Palm Springs International Film Festival is a chance for experienced and up-and-coming creative minds to showcase their work while immersed in a true sense of Hollywood glamor. From the impeccable storytelling to the spectacular scenery, it’s truly a one-of-a-kind film festival experience year after year.
An Impressive Festival Experience to Look Forward to Attending This Year
Without fail, the Palm Springs International Film Festival has continued to grow in size, style standards, and popularity each year that it’s been hosted here. Currently, the film festival showcases around 200 films on average, crafted by creative minds hailing from over 60 countries. This makes it one of the largest film festivals of its kind in all of North America, and a true standard of cinematic excellence.
Those who attend the Palm Springs International Film Festival will quickly discover that it’s an event that features a wide variety of films to enjoy. Whether you’re one for documentaries, shorts, international features, or even Oscar contenders, you’re going to find a screening to fall in love with. The Palm Springs International Film Festival often runs for 10 days at a time, and in addition to spotlight screening events, the festival includes Q&A sessions with cast members and directors, a dazzling opening night gala that’s always star-studded, and an awards gala to honor top talent in film. The festival also works as a wonderful platform for discussing the state of international creativity, lenses, and opportunities among those who work in the industry.
Secure Your Film Festival Passes Early
It’s fair to say that year over year, passes to the Palm Springs International Film Festival have a way of selling out fast. That makes it worth your while to plan ahead and secure your place at this one-of-a-kind experience sooner rather than later. Passes typically go on sale toward the end of the year, and if you join the Film Society ahead of time, you can enjoy both early access to General Admission tickets as well as exclusive perks.
When you set out to purchase your passes, you’ll have options to pick and choose from all-access passes, gala tickets, or individual screening tickets, too. This makes it easy to customize your festival-going experience to your preferences, budget, and timeframe. Options like the Premier All Access Pass provide attendees with options to enjoy designated seating at all screenings, skip the line privileges, access to festival parties, panels, and photo events, exclusive lounge access, and guaranteed seating up to 15 minutes before showtime, too.
Tips and Tricks for an Amazing Festival Experience in Palm Springs
Making the absolute most of your time at the Palm Springs International Film Festival requires a bit of planning in advance. We highly recommend planning out your schedule ahead of time, so you know exactly where you’re going for each screening and how much time you’ll be dedicating to panels, discussions, talks, and more.
Above all, be sure to leave room in that schedule for mixing and mingling with others because you truly never know who you’re going to run into at this exciting gathering! You’ll want to be sure to pack a suitcase that includes some glamorous apparel for this experience as well, with options that can easily transition from daytime panels to evening galas as needed.
Finally, don’t forget to stay hydrated along the way. Palm Springs has a sunny disposition throughout the month of January, but as you’re moving from one screening and event to the next in the desert heat, you’re going to want to make sure to drink plenty of water so you feel your best.
Book Gorgeous Accommodations Today
Before you know it, the Palm Springs International Film Festival will be here once again. If you’re planning to attend this year, be sure to book your one-of-a-kind accommodations close to the fun through Ryson Vacations. Reach out today to learn more about our luxurious options, and how we can help you tailor the details of your stay that matter most.
