August 15, 2008 - Posted by Stephen
Palm Springs film enthusiasts can get their fix of original movies and Hollywood stars starting next week.
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The Palm Springs International Short Film Festival and Film Market begins Thursday and continues through Aug. 27 at Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo.
Known as the ShortFest, the 14th annual event will feature films directed by actresses Kate Hudson and Kirsten Dunst and others starring Jessica Biel, Rainn Wilson, Winona Ryder, Dana Delany, David Arquette, Kurt Russell and Tony Shalhoub.
The ShortFest program is posted on the Palm Springs International Film Society’s Web site, www.psfilmfest.org, and tickets are now on sale.
The festival has been called “the Sundance of short film festivals” because of its appeal to the U.S. film industry. More than 2,700 entries were considered.
Of the 317 films that will be screened during the festival, there will be 53 world premieres, 47 North American and 24 U.S. premieres.
Biel, who was recognized as the 2007 Palm Springs International Film Festival’s Rising Star for her role in “The Illusionist,” is expected to attend ShortFest with “Hole in the Paper Sky,” a film she produced and stars in.
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