Palm Springs International ShortFest Lineup Includes Films From Francesca Scorsese, Bella Thorne
variety.comSelena Kuznikov The Palm Springs International ShortFest has revealed its programming lineup, with projects involving talent including Francesca Scorsese, Bella Thorne, Emma D’Arcy, Rory Culkin and Benedict Cumberbatch.
This year’s 30th-anniversary ShortFest will be presented at the Regal Palm Springs from June 18-24. Short films to be screened include “Unsettled” directed by Bella Thorne, “The Talent” starring “House of the Dragon” breakout D’Arcy, “Fish Out of Water” directed by Martin Scorsese’s daughter Francesca Scorsese (pictured), “Agonist” starring Peyton List, “ALOK” directed by Alex Hedison and executive produced by Jodie Foster, “Mog’s Christmas” voiced by Cumberbatch and Claire Foy, “Speed Queen 51” starring Culkin and more.
Additional films include “Holiday House”starring AnnaSophia Robb, “ILY, BYE”starring Meg Stalter, Kanoa Goo and Rainn Wilson, “Loser”starring Angourie Rice, “Paper” starring Josh Brener, “Tea”starring Michael Gandolfini and “The One Note Man”starring Ian McKellen. “Year after year, short filmmaking continues to gain recognition, reaching broader audiences and offering filmmakers a striking canvas from which to experiment, innovate, and explore the stories which make them dream,” said Lili Rodriguez, Artistic Director of the Palm Springs International Film Society. “Celebrating our 30th anniversary, we have both the unique gift of looking back toward the creativity which has sprouted at ShortFest across its significant tenure, as well as the still rich environment from which to see emerging creatives grow.
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