February 2, 2026
PALM SPRINGS (2020) – AFI Movie Club
A hilarious, high-concept time loop starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti, PALM SPRINGS (2020) is a sun-drenched confection with a philosophical soul – meticulously, masterfully choreographed by two AFI Alums – director Max Barbakow and screenwriter Andy Siara (both AFI Class of 2015) – as well as a senior member of AFI Conservatory faculty, editor...
July 31, 2020
Watch: PALM SPRINGS Filmmakers Discuss the Film
PALM SPRINGS is one of the biggest hits of the summer, even breaking Hulu’s opening weekend streaming record. Recently, the filmmakers, led by director Max Barbakow and writer Andy Siara (both AFI Class of 2015) and AFI faculty Matthew Friedman, participated in an online seminar to share their knowledge and experiences with AFI Fellows. Watch videos from the session whose…
February 4, 2020
PALM SPRINGS Director and Writer Talk Inspiration, Collaboration and Meeting at the AFI Conservatory
AFI alumni Max Barbakow (Directing, Class of 2015) and Andy Siara (Screenwriting, Class of 2015) just sold their debut feature film, PALM SPRINGS, breaking the record for the biggest sale ever at Sundance – by 69 cents. PALM SPRINGS stars Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti as two wedding guests stuck in an endless time loop….
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