Special Notice:
Effective 04/10/2023
Covid Guidelines: Seating is socially distanced so please allow a two-seat buffer between parties and do not sit directly behind anyone.
Masks are no longer required, but recommended,
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 IIN 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

SUSPENDED TIME / HORS DU TEMPS (France)
June 28, 2025 ;::: During COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, two married couples quarantine together in a country house, leading to rising tensions and revelations about their relationships.
BLUE SUN PALACE (USA)
July 12, 2025 ::: BLUE SUN PALACE – When tragedy strikes, an unexpected bond forms between two migrants in the Chinese community of Queens
SHARI & LAMBCHOP (USA)
July 26, 2015 ::: Story of Shari Lewis’ life and body of work. From the director of Love, Gilda.
THE TIES THAT BOND US / L’Attachement (France/Belgium)
Aug 8 ::: A Moving, Humanistic Drama About Love, Family, Connection and the Unexpected Turmoils of Life.