ShortFest Lineup is Live!

We're thrilled to announce the 2021 edition of ShortFest! The festival will screen 49 curated programs showcasing 295 films including 32 World Premieres, 13 International Premieres, 46 North American Premieres and 22 U.S. Premieres. More than 5,500 short films from 104 countries were submitted.

Screenings will all take place at the Camelot Theatres (Palm Springs Cultural Center) starting June 22 with a full day of programming and will conclude on June 28th with day-long Best of Fest screenings. This year's programs include audience-favorites Gayla!, This American Life, Brave New World and the family-friendly Shorties! New programs include Power to the People, Codes of Conduct, Nights to Remember and more...

The ShortFest Forum will take place from June 22-28, with virtual classes and panels featuring industry representatives, filmmakers and additional guests. This year’s panels will cover a wide range of topics including building an inclusive set, working with actors, and social change and impact filmmaking. Filmmaker events will feature roundtables with agents, managers and labs, grants and artist development industry professionals. Seven of the panels will be available for the general public, with pre-registration required.

General Ticket Sales begin June 9, 9AM PT

Film Society Member Ticket Sales begin June 7, 9AM PT

Passes are on sale now

See you at ShortFest!

For the complete line-up and schedule click on the link below.