the 2023 BSFF - JANUARY 12th-16th
The 10th Annual BSFF was a smashing success. Want to know what kind of program we…program? Well, take a look at the lineup and see for yourself.
*WEDNESDAY, 12/11 | FREE “PRE-FEST” PRESENTATION | 5:30pm
THURSDAY | SPECIAL FREE PRESENTATION | 1:30pm
THURSDAY | BLOCK A | 4:00pm
THURSDAY | OPENING GALA | 6:30pm | De Anza Country Club
FRIDAY | BLOCK B | 10am
FRIDAY | COMMUNITY PANEL | 12:00pm | Free Library Event
FRIDAY | BLOCK C | 1:00pm
FRIDAY | COMMUNITY PANEL | 3:00pm | Free Library Event
FRIDAY | BLOCK D | 4:00pm
FRIDAY | BLOCK E | 7:00pm
FRIDAY | INFORMAL SOCIAL MIXER | 8:15pm | The Palms At Indian Head
An “officially unofficial” BSFF gathering of patrons and filmmakers at The Palms at Indian Head. Everyone’s invited!
This historic hotel has been the playground for Hollywood celebrities since the 1950’s. Now it’s our turn to bring filmmaking back to this iconic local watering hole.
Return to that mid-century-modern vibe, embrace the Atomic Age, and (if you’re an attending filmmaker) enjoy a free drink courtesy of the BSFF!
SATURDAY | BLOCK F | 10:00am
SATURDAY | FILMMAKER’S PANEL | 11:30am | Free Library Event
SATURDAY | BLOCK G | 1:00pm
SATURDAY | FILMMAKER’S PANEL | 2:30pm | Free Library Event
SATURDAY | BLOCK H | 4:00pm
SATURDAY | FILMMAKER’S NETWORKING | 5:30pm | Borrego Springs Resort & Spa
A wonderful opportunity for filmmakers at a festival is the chance to network, make new friends, and have a good time! And not necessarily in that order! Our network event for anyone holding a FILMMAKER’S PASS or VIP PASS takes place this year in the grotto room at BSR. Free drinks and a few snacks will be available. Rub elbows and tip ‘em up as well!
SATURDAY | WEEKEND PARTY! | 7:00pm | Palm Canyon Hotel
The cornerstone of the BSFF is always the weekend party! Open to all FULL FESTIVAL, FILMMAKER, and VIP PASS holders. This season the BSFF has more attending filmmakers in town than ever before. It’s your chance to meet and greet while enjoying a great meal provided by the Palm Canyon Hotel and RV Resort. Yea haw!
SUNDAY| BLOCK I | 10:00am
SUNDAY | BLOCK J | 12:30pm
SUNDAY | FILMMAKER WORKSHOP | 12:30pm | Free Library Event
SUNDAY | BLOCK K | 3:00pm
SUNDAY | AWARD CEREMONY | 5:00pm | BSPAC & PABLITO’S
The weekend culmination of festival excitement is the award ceremony. This year it will take place in the Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center Theater and the after party dining will be provided by Pablito’s next door. This event is open to FULL FESTIVAL. FILMMAKERS, and VIP PASS holders. It’s a fun festive film fiesta finale’! Fabulous!
MONDAY | BLOCK L | 10:00am | Free Community Screenings
MONDAY | BLOCK M | 12:00pm | Free Community Screenings
MONDAY | BLOCK N | 2:30pm | Free Community Screenings
JAN 11th - 5:30 Local History Film Lecture | 6:30 Intermission | 6:45 Feature “The Desert Rats”
SPECIAL FREE EVENT THE DAY BEFORE THE OFFICIAL START TO THE BSFF!
In this informative lecture, travel over 100 years into the past and discover the some of the numerous productions that were filmed here since the 1920’s. Will you recognize Borrego Springs? Join host Fred Jee and find out!
The talk will be followed by a short intermission and then an encore presentation of “Desert Rats”! This film kicked of the first BSFF 10 years ago!