Palm Springs International ShortFest Announces Line-Up
Originally published Jun 2, 2026
By Payton Turkeltaub · Variety
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Key points
- Palm Springs International ShortFest will run from June 23 to June 29.
- Sophia Meloni's 'Chop Cheese' stars Christopher Meloni and Michael Gandolfini.
- Michael Bruce's 'Kiloran Bay' features Alan Cumming in a leading role.
- The festival will include a range of live-action short films.
- The event returns to the Festival Theaters in Palm Springs.
The Palm Springs International ShortFest has announced its lineup for the June 23–29 event, featuring several short films starring notable actors. Among the selections are Sophia Meloni's 'Chop Cheese' starring Christopher Meloni and Michael Gandolfini, and Michael Bruce's 'Kiloran Bay' starring Alan Cumming. The festival will return to the Festival Theaters, showcasing a variety of live-action films. The lineup highlights a mix of emerging and established talent in the short film space.
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