Around Town: Enjoying Palm Springs International Film Festival
The past weekend was one those amazing weekends to remember. My wife and I attended the 22nd annual Palm Springs International Film Festival. It was my first time attending the PSIFF Awards Gala & After-Party (@ The Parker) and we were completely blown-away by the scale of this event and the professionalism with which it was orchestrated. About 1800 attendees, along with so many Hollywood stars that were also there--the event really felt like a pre-Oscar party with the buzz to boot. Everyone from the organizers (Palm Springs International Film Society) to host Mary Heart made this into a world-class event in Palm Springs. And the event raised a reportedly $1.3 million for the Palm Springs Film Society. Not too shabby for our little town, eh? I think this is definitely an event that desert residents can be proud to have in their community. Check this article from the Desert Sun about the event.
Also, I would like to add that the Palm Springs Convention Center had their hands full--and they were able to pull off an elegant and intricate event--and from my perspective it was a great event.
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