Palm Springs International ShortFest Announces Complete Lineup

PALM SPRINGS, CA — The Palm Springs International ShortFest announced its complete lineup Tuesday, to be screened later this month at the city's Festival Theatres.

The event will be held from June 24-30 at 789 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. The festival will feature 311 films from 64 countries and territories in categories of animation, documentaries and live-action.

"As we mark our 31st year, we embrace the fresh voices shaping the future of this industry, the short form which continues to elevate the medium of movie making to new heights," said Lili Rodriguez, artistic director of the Palm Springs International Film Society. "We're thrilled to bring these stories to our passionate Palm Springs community and to welcome filmmakers from across the world to the Coachella Valley."

Organizers will showcase curated movies from around the world, including 45 world premieres, 10 international premieres, 36 North American premieres, 19 U.S. premieres and 94 California premieres.

This year's lineup includes "Aria" starring Pauline Chalamet; "BDAY Private Dick" starring John C. Reilly and Nick Thune; "Blood Boys" starring Booboo Stewart; "Cattywampus" starring Hamish Linklater and John Carroll Lynch; and "Dragfox" starring Ian McKellen and Divina De Campo.

ShortFest has been a good indicator for films to receive Academy Award nominations, organizers said.

A cash prize of $30,000 and five Academy Award-qualifying awards will be presented on June 29, including student short, Vimeo staff pick, audience awards and Oscar-qualifying awards.

The "Best of the Fest" films will be screened on the last day of the event.

After the United States, France has the most movies among this year's roster with 32. From the over 300 movies that will be shown, 134 were directed by women.

To view the full lineup or to purchase tickets, visit psfilmfest.org/shortfest-2025/film-finder.