California
The Palm Springs International Film Festival: A Cinematic Experience
Program No. 21382RJ
Screen eight highly anticipated films over five nights at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, enjoying expert-led discussions with industry insiders.
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6 days
5 nights
13 meals
5B 5L 3D
1
Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner
Palm Springs, CA
2
Palm Springs Field Trip, Film Screening & Critique Session
Palm Springs, CA
3
Two Films & Critique Session
Palm Springs, CA
4
Two Films & Critique Sessions
Palm Springs, CA
5
Two Films & Critique Sessions
Palm Springs, CA
6
Film & Critique Session, Program Concludes
Palm Springs, CA
At a Glance
Join us for one of our most popular film programs, as we spend five nights in the charming desert city of Palm Springs. Screen the latest international releases and documentaries – films that are in competition for Academy Award Nominations from worldwide studios – and hear commentary from industry professionals and other experts. Free time is offered in the evenings to attend additional films and explore the Palm Springs International Film Festival on your own.
Activity Level
On Your Feet
I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day. I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums.
Best of all, you’ll…
- Screen eight films, several with commentary from an industry professional offering an insider’s perspective.
- Engage in critique sessions that provide the opportunity to analyze and discuss the films.
- Learn about the history of Palm Springs with a local expert and discover how this desert oasis became a Hollywood hot spot.
General Notes
This is a Road Scholar Large Group program. The number of participants in this program may be as high as 200. The entire group will be together for the included films, critique sessions and most meals. Participants will be divided into groups of no more than 40 participants with a dedicated Group Leader for some activities and field trips. The schedule for your group may vary from what is published, however, each group has an opportunity to experience all program elements. If you are traveling with companions who are not your roommate and you would like to be grouped together, please list their names in your “Personal Information & Preferences” on your Road Scholar “My Account” page. Due to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available.
Suggested Reading List
(2 books)
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The Palm Springs International Film Festival: A Cinematic Experience
Program Number: 21382
The Movie Business Book 4th Ed.
Drawing from a variety of experts in an industry that has seen major disruptions and technology advancements over the years, this is a must-read for film students and industry newcomers. A definitive sourcebook, it covers the nuts-and-bolts details about financing, revenue streams, marketing, globalization, micro-budgets and much more.
Images of America: Palm Springs
Learn about the history of Palm Springs from the time of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the original inhabitants of this harsh desert region, through the discover of the spring by a U.S. government survey party, to the development of the Palm Springs we experience today.
