Just a reminder, the Palm Springs International Film Festival's signature showpiece event, the annual Film Awards Gala takes place tonight at the Palm Springs Convention Center. This dazzling celebration of old school Hollywood star power, glamour and talent kicks off Awards season each year, and takes locals back to the time when Palm Springs was the playground for Hollywood's biggest stars. Can't make the Gala, then take heart, the Film Festival runs through January 16th
This years Film Awards Gala honorees are:
Amy Adams
Chairman's Award
Arrival, Paramount
Casey Affleck
Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor
Manchester by the Sea, Amazon Studios & Roadside Attractions
Mehershala Ali
Breakthrough Performance Award
Moonlight, A24
Annette Bening
Career Achievement Award
Twentieth Century Women, A24
Andrew Garfield
Spotlight Award
Hacksaw Ridge, Summit Entertainment
Tom Hanks
Icon Award
Sully, Warner Bros.
Hidden Figures
Ensemble Performance Award
Fox
Nicole Kidman
International Star Award
Lion, The Weinstein Company
LaLa Land
Vanguard Award
Lionsgate, Summit Entertainment
Ruth Negga
Rising Star Award
Loving, Focus Features
Natalie Portman
Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actress
Jackie, Fox Searchlight
To watch the Palm Springs International Film Festival's Trailer, please use the following link: Palm Springs International Film Festival Trailer
For more information, please visit: Palm Springs International Film Fest Website