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The bright red carpet, shimmering gowns, sharp tuxedos, dazzling diamonds, the thrilling pop of flashbulbs, and of course the world's biggest stars... all the classic glitz and glamour that make the movies magical can be found right here at the Palm Springs International Film Awards.
The most buzzed-about names on the awards trail come to experience the unrivaled Palm Springs hospitality that creates an intimate event far removed from the frenzy of other awards shows. Here, Hollywood heavyweights settle in to share war stories, old friendships are rekindled, and new professional relationships are born over gourmet food and cocktails. It's a true testament to the Film Awards charm that so many A-listers return year after year!
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2023 Honorees
COLIN FARRELL
DESERT PALM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, ACTOR
THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN
SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES
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SARAH POLLEY
DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
WOMEN TALKING
UNITED ARTISTS RELEASING
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CATE BLANCHETT
DESERT PALM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, ACTRESS
TÁR
FOCUS FEATURES
MICHELLE YEOH
INTERNATIONAL STAR AWARD, ACTRESS
EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
A24
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THE FABELMANS
VANGUARD AWARD
DIRECTOR STEVEN SPIELBERG.
CAST INCLUDES: MICHELLE WILLIAMS,
PAUL DANO, SETH ROGEN, GABRIEL LABELLE,
& JUDD HIRSCH
UNIVERSAL PICTURES & AMBLIN ENTERTAINMENT
AUSTIN BUTLER
BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE AWARD
ELVIS
WARNER BROS.
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VIOLA DAVIS
CHAIRMAN’S AWARD
THE WOMAN KING
TRISTAR PICTURES
BILL NIGHY
INTERNATIONAL STAR AWARD, ACTOR
LIVING
SONY PICTURES CLASSICS
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DANIELLE DEADWYLER
BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE AWARD, ACTRESS
TILL
UNITED ARTISTS RELEASING
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BRENDAN FRASER
SPOTLIGHT AWARD, ACTOR
THE WHALE
A24
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EVENT INFO:
Film Awards is held at the Palm Springs Convention Center
277 N Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Black Tie Attire
Valet and Self-Parking open at 4 pm
Doors open at 4:30 pm. Do not arrive before 4 pm.
Cocktails 5pm-6pm
Dinner and Awards show 6:15 pm-9:30 pm
Arrival, COVID-19, and security procedures will be emailed out to the buyer at the beginning of December. At this time all attendees will be required to show proof of full vaccination.
For questions email FilmAwards@psfilmfest.org or call 760-969-7533
Awards Provided by:
Awards are provided by Dale Chihuly, Chihuly Studios and John Kennedy Studio.
Chihuly is renowned for his ambitious architectural installations around the world, including in historic cities, museums and gardens. His artwork is included in more than 200 museum collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Corning Museum of Glass. To learn more about Chihuly and his artwork, please visit: www.chihuly.com facebook.com/chihuly @chihulystudio.
The sculptor John Kennedy (1931-2004) is widely known for his graceful bronze figures, which adorn parks, campuses, and public buildings around the world. Two of his most famous sculptures are Spirit of Audrey, dedicated to Audrey Hepburn and located at the UNICEF Headquarters in New York City, and The Entertainer, the official statuette of the Palm Springs International Film Festival. For more information on John Kennedy's sculpture please visit their page here.
COVID-19 Protocol
As of December 10, 2022 Proof of vaccination will be required to attend the Film Awards. In line with CDC guidelines, we recommend that you wear a mask (especially indoors). If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, or have been recently exposed to Covid-19, please do not attend the event. Upon arrival at the Palm Springs Convention Center on Thursday January 5, 2023 you will be asked to show proof of vaccination before receiving your table assignment and entering the building.
Vaccination Guidelines:
1. Must provide a photo ID. Examples of acceptable photo IDs:
- Physical card: passport, DL, ID, medical ID, employment ID.
- A picture of their physical ID card on their phone or a paper copy of it.
- MyChart personnel record is a medical database.
- Kaiser Permanente personnel record, same as above.
- CLEAR App, is both an identity verifier and a vaccination verifier.
2. Must provide their Vaccination Card. Examples of acceptable means of vaccination cards:
- Actual vaccination card
- CLEAR App, it is both an identity verifier and a vaccination verifier.
- A photo of their vax card on their phone or a paper copy of it.
- Using the CVS/Rite Aid/Walgreens app to find their proof of vaccination.
- Using MyChart database to show proof of vaccination. This database is used with a multitude of different hospitals across the country.
- Using Kaiser Permanente database to show proof of vaccination. The patient is able to log in to their patient portal and pull up all immunizations and identity verification.
- If they received their vaccination in CA, they can input their data into myvaccinerecord.cdph and it will text proof of vaccination to their cell phone. Other states use different databases but some states do not provide anything at all in terms of government tracking.
For out-of-state/country individuals, we exhaust all options before denying entry.
This will include searching any type of vaccination database depending on the county, state, or country they received the vaccination in.
Guests acknowledge that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present and that COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. Guests acknowledge and agree, that by attending the event, you voluntarily assume any and all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 during the event, and they will not hold Palm Springs International Film Society liable for any illness or injury they may suffer by attending the event, including, without limitation, any illness due to COVID-19.
Each guest understands that they will be required to comply with COVID-19 guidelines, rules, regulations, and health and safety protocols. These are subject to change as we get closer to the event. We will continue to update this area with any changes to the COVID-19 protocol. All seat buyers, table buyers, and anyone working the event will be emailed this information and all updates.