The Palm Springs short film festival just ended on Friday August 29th. It was a major hit. One of our guests was thrilled as they got to meet Kirsten Dunst. They said she was very nice and very down to earth.
This was the 14th annual Short film festival. In the Hollywood circuit, it is the most important short film festival in the world. So many movie stars, directors, and producers have their first showing here.
Here is the story:
"ShortFest-goers were treated to stars, fun and after-parties
Not all the action was on the big screen at this year's ShortFest.
A program of six short films was screened Aug. 23, all associated with major stars, resulting in some behind-the-scenes activities like these:
Jessica Biel slipped into the Camelot Theatres late and left early without addressing the full-house audience. But she did speak with pride to reporters about the debut of her first effort as a producer (and co-star) in her 34-minute film, “Hole in the Paper Sky,” which was a big crowd favorite.
Her boyfriend, Justin Timberlake, slipped in extra-early and stayed out of sight, not wanting to take attention from Biel's big moment.
Kristen Dunst (“Spider-Man”) was in no way shy. From her short-shorts outfit to her outspoken comments, she was very much a presence, arriving early and taking part in group discussions as well as an audience Q&A.
Dunst served as co-writer, producer and director of the 13-minute film “Welcome,” based on a true story about a family moving into a haunted house and making peace with its ghost.
Popular actor Tony Shaloub (“Monk”) was not present but appeared in the 10-minute film “L.A. Actors,” playing the part of a bearded, homeless drunk. Shaloub's surprise appearance on screen caused one member of the audience to gasp out loud, “Look — it's Monk!”
Other major stars associated with the films, but not present included Kate Hudson, Kurt Russell, Chevy Chase, Mathew Modine, David Arquette and Winona Ryder.
Ryder, a close friend of Dunst, co-starred in “Welcome.”
After the screening, about 300 guests celebrated at an after-party reception hosted by Kodak at the Tropicale in Palm Springs.
For those wanting to rub elbows with stars and future stars, it was a dream come true. The Tropicale patio was so crowded that guests could not avoid rubbing elbows.
Among some of the festival's major supporters present at either the screening, the party or both were Gail Duncan from Kodak, reporters from Los Angeles representing US Weekly, In Touch Magazine and E! Online, along with dozens of representatives from the festival's many sponsors.
The following night, about 350 filmmakers and guests celebrated at a private party held at Azul restaurant. Guests mingled, discussed the films they saw earlier in the day and enjoyed jumbo coconut shrimp and mouth-watering fried bananas...."
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Because the short film festival is informal, anyone can go to the screenings and the parties. The film festival will be held again next year the week before Labor Day.
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