The Palm Springs International ShortFest announced its long-awaited lineup on Tuesday, which packs a punch with comedies, thrillers, life-affirming stories and everything else in between.

The 31st short film festival will be held June 24-30 at Festival Theaters in Palm Springs . ShortFest will screen 51 curated programs, showcasing 311 films from 64 countries and territories, including 45 world premieres, 10 international premieres, 36 North American premieres, 19 U.S. premieres. and 94 California Premieres. More than 6,200 short films from 141 countries and territories were submitted.

Tickets will be available for purchase on Thursday, June 5 at psfilmfest.org .

"Brimming with inspired storytellers and experimentation, this year’s ShortFest once again promises short films which pus

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