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Aaron Sorkin | Creative Impact in Screenwriting Award
VARIETY TO HONOR AARON SORKIN WITH CREATIVE IMPACT IN SCREENWRITING AWARD AT 2018 PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Sorkin to join honoree Patty Jenkins and 10 Directors To Watch at Annual Brunch
LOS ANGELES, CA - (December 15, 2017) Variety will present writer Aaron Sorkin with its Creative Impact in Screenwriting Award at an intimate brunch at the Palm Springs Film Festival on January 3rd. The award will celebrate Sorkin's prolific screenwriting career, which includes an Academy Award® for "The Social Network" and multiple Emmy Awards for "The West Wing", as well as his directorial debut with the upcoming film, "Molly's Game" from STX films and The Mark Gordon Company, opening Dec. 25. Aaron has received a Golden Globe nomination as well as a Critics Choice nomination for the screenplay of the film.
"It's no exaggeration to say that Aaron Sorkin has dramatically changed the art of modern film and TV writing," said Steven Gaydos, VP and Executive Editor, Variety. "With intelligence, passion and wit in equal portions, his propulsive expressiveness has redefined the limits of character and dialogue, and his newest film, "Molly's Game," is a thrilling example of the maestro at the top of his game."
"Molly's Game" star Jessica Chastain will be presenting Sorkin the award at the brunch. Chastain will receive the Chairman's Award at the PSIFF Film Awards Gala the evening before.
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About The Palm Springs International Film Festival
The Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) is one of the largest film festivals in North America, welcoming 135,000 attendees last year for its lineup of new and celebrated international features and documentaries. The Festival is also known for its annual Film Awards Gala, a glamorous, black-tie event attended by 2,500, presented this year by American Express® and sponsored by Cadillac and Entertainment Tonight. The Film Awards Gala honors the year's best achievements in cinema in front of and behind the camera. The celebrated list of talents who have been honored in recent years includes Ben Affleck, Javier Bardem, Cate Blanchett, Sandra Bullock, Bradley Cooper, George Clooney, Daniel Day-Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Clint Eastwood, Tom Hanks, Nicole Kidman, Matthew McConaughey, Julianne Moore, Brad Pitt, Eddie Redmayne, Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, and Reese Witherspoon. For more information, call 760-778- 8979or 800-898- 7256 or visit www.psfilmfest.org.
About Parker Palm Springs
Situated on 13 lush acres, the Parker Palm Springs is an estate where luxury is fun. Designed by Jonathan Adler, the property boasts 131 rooms, 12 villas and the 2 bedroom Gene Autry Residence. There are 4 restaurants - Norma's (of NY fame), mister parker's a dark and seductive French bistro, Counter Reformation a hidden wine bar and the Lemonade Stand, perfect for an afternoon bite or cocktail. The Palm Springs Yacht Club spa at over 18,000 sq. feet is well-known and a place to indulge in a treatment, take a yoga class or even lounge at the Deck. Additionally the hotel has 4 red clay tennis courts, grounds consisting of games such as croquet and petanque as well as outdoor firepits and fountains. The perfect desert escape! 4200 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA92264. (760) 770-5000, www.theparkerpalmsprings.com.