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Palm SpringsThe Palm Springs International Film Festival plays host to a fabulous array of movies and movie stars. The Festival features a stellar line-up of more than 175 films from 60 countries, special events and gala receptions. The Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films has become known world-wide for the extraordinary community of filmmakers it attracts, and for the quality and scope of its programming. This celebrated event is the largest festival of its kind in America, showcasing over 320 short films each year from more than 40 countries, with a library of more than 2700 films available to film buyers, industry and press in the Film Market running concurrently with the Festival. Palm Springs International Film Festival Appoints Michael Lerman as Artistic DirectorThe Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) has announced the hiring of Michael Lerman as Artistic Director. Currently, Lerman serves as Acting Head of Programming and Primetime Programmer for the Toronto Film Festival, which concludes its 11-day run on September 18, as well as the Artistic Director for the Philadelphia Film Society, where he has worked since 2005. Lerman will oversee all artistic decisions for the 28th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival that runs from January 2-16, 2017. "Michael Lerman is a young but very seasoned film festival veteran who brings a keen eye for identifying and curating remarkable films and filmmaker talent. He is an exemplary match for the Palm Springs International Film Festival," said Festival Chairman Harold Matzner. "We were very impressed with his programming work at the Toronto International Film Festival and are honored to have him join our Palm Springs team." About The Palm Springs International Film Festival The 28th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF), will hold its Film Awards Gala at the Palm Springs Convention Center on Monday, January 2, 2017 hosted by Mary Hart. Considered an important stop on the Oscar campaign trail, the Film Awards Gala honors individuals in the film industry with awards for acting, directing and lifetime achievement. Honorees will be presented with either the John Kennedy "The Entertainer" statue or a Chihuly Glass Sculpture. In the past 4 years, 40 of the 44 honorees have been nominated for the Academy Awards. Amazingly, all honorees have attended for the past 14 years. The Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) is one of the largest film festivals in North America, welcoming 135,000 attendees last year for its lineup of new and celebrated international features and documentaries.
For more information, call 760-322-2930 or 800-898-7256 or visit www.psfilmfest.org. 16.10.2016 | Palm Springs's blog Cat. : Fest directors Palm Springs International Film Festival Appoints Michael Lerman as Artistic Director PEOPLE
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