ShortFest 2025
Welcome to ShortFest | June 24-30, 2025
We're glad you're here! Looking for ways to enjoy this year's ShortFest? Well you came to the right place!
Below you will find helpful information about ways to attend our festival and where to find some of our hidden gems.
Important Dates
April, 2025
- 1st - Passes go on Sale
- 1st - Industry & Media application open
- 1st - Local Jury application open
June, 2025
- 3rd - ShortFest Lineup is announced
- 3rd-4th - Member Days (Only PSIFS Members can purchase tickets)
- 5th - General Public ticket sales begin
- 5th - ShortFest Forum schedule announced
Invited Filmmaker or Industry?
Have you been invited to participate in this year's ShortFest? Check out our Filmmaker & Industry page for more information on where to pickup your pass and how to attend our festival!
Filmmaker & Industry page Coming Soon!
Industry & Media Badges
If you are interested in applying for an Industry or Media Accreditation, then click the link below for more information!
General Audience:
Passes
With a Pass, you have access to ALL ShortFest Screenings, including Opening Night & Closing Night Programs, and all Forum Panels (excluding filmmaker-only events).
No tickets or reservation required! Just come enjoy the movies!
Tickets
General Admission Tickets are sold per program. Pricing can be found on our Passes & Tickets page. PSIFS Members, don't forget to sign in to recieve your discounted ticket pricing!
ShortFest Events
Forum
The ShortFest Forum is the "classroom" educational component of the Festival where we hold panels, lectures, and intimate conversations and provide filmmakers actual face time with working industry professionals.
Filmmaker Parties
Keep the fun going into the night! After a day full of films, come Mingle, dance and enjoy a drink at one of the evening Filmmaker Parties.
Valid ticket or pass is required for entry to all events
More information coming soon!
The Venues
Curious to know where all the ShortFest fun will be at?
Festival Theaters
All ShortFest screenings will take place at Festival Theaters, which is is conveniently located within walking distance of downtown Palm Springs, offers concessions, wine, beer, coffee, and ice cream.
Address: 789 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Parking: A 2-level parking structure can be found on the southside of the Festival Plaza.
Renaissance Palm Springs
Our Filmmaker Lounge & Forum events will take place in several meeting spaces at the Renaissance Palm Springs.
Other Desert Fun
Palm Springs has many things you can do when you're not watching movies or hanging out at the lounge!
Local Eateries
Check out our Where to Eat page for a list of local restraunts and ShortFest attendee discounts!
Places to Stay
Keep an eye on our Where to Stay page for updates on travel partners, includin chic hotels, trendy vacation rentals, and more!
Activities only in Palm Springs
Looking for some local attractions? Check out our Where to Play page!
