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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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Film FestivalsCity Discoveries
Length
6 days
Rating (4.88)
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2,899
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At a Glance
Duration
6 days
Program Begins
Palm Springs, CA
Program Concludes
Palm Springs, CA
Meals
13 ( 5B, 5L, 3D )
Activity Level
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.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Screen eight films, several with commentary from an industry professional offering an insider’s perspective.
  • Engage in educational sessions that provide the opportunity to analyze and discuss the films and industry.
  • Learn about the history of Palm Springs with a local expert and discover how this desert oasis became a Hollywood hot spot.
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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, educational 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.
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On Your Feet
Palm Springs is a great city for walking! Expect to walk up to 1 mile per day to meals at local restaurants or to watch additional films on your own. Transportation to the Richards Center for the Arts at Palm Springs High School is provided by motorcoach. There are some stairs at the theater and wheelchair ramps are available.
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You can also find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
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We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

Assurance Plan

Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

  • Peace of Mind

    We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

  • Assurance Plan

    Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

  • Want to Protect Your Investment?

    Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

  • Sustainable Travel

    We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.