Discover the Palm Springs International Drone Film Festival: A Celebration of Aerial Creativity
Are you ready to elevate your creativity to new heights? The Palm Springs International Drone Film Festival is calling all drone enthusiasts, filmmakers, and visionaries to showcase their talent and connect with the industry’s best. Created by 2X Emmy-Nominated TV Producer and Multi-Award-Winning Drone Cinematographer, Professor Skip Fredricks, this festival is unlike any other.
Part of the Greater Palm Springs Drone Fest, the event is a one-of-a-kind drone expo highlighting the incredible versatility of drones in sports, cinema, education, fashion, music, and entertainment. This isn’t just a film festival—it’s a celebration of everything drones can do.
What Makes This Festival Different?
Skip Fredricks knows firsthand the challenges drone creators face when entering traditional film festivals. Too often, these events miss the mark, with drone categories feeling like an afterthought. That’s why this festival was designed to be for drone creators, by a drone creator, ensuring your work gets the recognition it deserves.
12 Film Categories & 5 Photography Categories
From action-packed aerial sports to breathtaking cinematic landscapes, every style and creative aerial production has its place here. Whatever your passion, there’s a category for you.
Immersive Viewing Experience: Your entries will be showcased on large-format digital wall screens in a dedicated viewing area, as well as on separate monitors throughout the venue.
Massive Reach: With thousands of attendees expected, plus Live TV, global streaming, and a follow-up TV show on NBC Palm Springs, your work will reach an audience like never before.
Why Palm Springs?
The event takes place at the state-of-the-art Palm Springs High School, just steps away from downtown shops, restaurants, nightclubs, and casinos. This vibrant location, combined with a cutting-edge venue, creates the perfect setting for networking, learning, and celebration.
What’s in It for You?
This isn’t just a chance to display your work; it’s an opportunity to grow your career:
Gain Exposure: Have your work seen by industry leaders and a global audience.
Earn Recognition: Stand out in a competitive field with awards across diverse categories.
Make Connections: Meet the very people who can open doors to your future in the drone and entertainment industries.
As an educator in advanced drone cinematography, Skip Fredricks has helped dozens of students land jobs in drone-specific entertainment roles. Now, it’s your turn to shine.
Don’t Wait—Sign Up Now!
With the deadline approaching fast, there’s no time to delay. Take your place among the pioneers of drone cinema and secure your spot in this groundbreaking festival.
Whether you’re an experienced filmmaker or just starting out, the Palm Springs Drone Film Festival is your chance to soar. Don’t miss it!
- Overall Winner $500 and Drone.
- Video Category Winners $100 each and Drone.
- Photography Category Winners $50 each.
- All Winners to Receive Award Plaque.
