Lights, Camera… ShortFest! The Palm Springs International ShortFest returns June 24–30, 2025, lighting up the Festival Theaters with bold, boundary-pushing short films from across the globe. Whether you’re a film aficionado or just love a good story, ShortFest offers a weeklong celebration of storytelling in its most powerful, bite-sized form.
What is ShortFest?
Recognized as one of North America’s largest showcases of short-form cinema, ShortFest is an Academy Award-, BAFTA-, and Goya-qualifying festival that screens over 300 shorts from 60+ countries. From animation and comedy to drama and documentary, the lineup is as diverse as it is daring. Beyond the screen, ShortFest is a creative hub where filmmakers and industry leaders converge to connect, collaborate, and inspire.
Why Attend?
• For Filmmakers: ShortFest is a launchpad—offering career-shaping networking, panels, and access to global decision-makers through its celebrated ShortFest Forum.
• For Industry Professionals: Discover emerging talent, scout collaborators, and engage with the next generation of storytellers.
• For Film Lovers: Dive into genre-spanning programs, engage in filmmaker Q&As, and experience the world through hundreds of unique perspectives—all in 90-minute blocks that pack a cinematic punch.
Why It Matters
ShortFest is more than a festival—it’s a creative ecosystem where films spark conversations, careers are launched, and connections are made. From the seats to the stage, everyone here is united by one thing: a love of great storytelling.
WHEN: June 24–30 in Palm Springs
TICKET & EVENT PRICING:
General Admission $20 | PSIFS Members $18
Opening Night Screening & Reception $70 | Screening Only $20
Closing Night Screening & Reception $60 | Screening Only $20
WEB: psfilmfest.org