Free to DFS members. Guests pay $15 cash at the door. Movie begins promptly at 10:00 AM. Doors unlock at 9:30

ALL FILMS ARE PRESENTED AT THE HISTORIC CAMELOT THEATRE IN THE PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER

2300 E. Baristo Road @ Farrell, Palm Springs, CA  92262

Our Mission

Desert Film Society

The Desert Film Society promotes the appreciation of film in the Coachella Valley by providing Society members an unique opportunity to view the latest in art, international & cutting-edge independent cinema and educating members by providing a platform for discussion of the art of film and film craft.  Since 2002, Desert Film Society has presented one-time screenings of award winning films from global festivals.

Events

Upcoming Screenings

GURU

July 11, 2026 ::: Follows a charismatic and manipulative self-help guru.

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PORTE BAGAGE  (Netherlands/Morocco)

PORTE BAGAGE (Netherlands/Morocco)

July 25, 2026 ::: When caregiver Noor is offered her dream job as a chef in Paris, she can no longer care for her father Musa, who suffers from dementia. In response, she helps him migrate to Morocco, which causes resistance among the rest of the family.

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DJ AHMET   (North Macedonia)

DJ AHMET (North Macedonia)

August 22, 2026 ::: A 15-year-old Yuruk boy from a remote Macedonian village escapes into music amidst parental expectations, societal conservatism, and forbidden love for a promised girl

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