The 2022 edition of the Palm Springs International Film Festival, which was to be held between January 7 and 17, was canceled due to the increase in coronavirus cases in Los Angeles. “After careful consideration, film society believes this is the most responsible decision to ensure the safety of our sponsors, filmmakers and staff,” they said in the brief.
Based on the current rise of COVID cases, the Palm Springs International Film Society has announced that the Film Festival will not take place this year from January 7-17. pic.twitter.com/6kmVdGW0Qh — Palm Springs Film Festival (@PSFilmFest)
December 29, 2021
Organizers clarified that they will partner with “Entertainment Tonight to celebrate this year’s honorees with details to follow.” “The festival will announce the winners of the jury awards of the official selection on January 15 through press releases and social networks,” the text concludes. Recall that the gala of the 27th edition of the Critics Choice Awards was also postponed due to the pandemic. As reported, the ceremony will be held live but that work is being done to set a new date; you can read more here.
