• Film Awards

  • Film Awards

  • Film Awards

  • Film Awards

The Film Awards will take place on Thursday, January 5, 2023.

Tables, Seats & Passes are now on sale.

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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Festival Pass Availability

SEATS AND TABLES ARE SOLD OUT

FOR PARKING AND ARRIVAL INFORMATION: CLICK HERE


2023 Honorees

  COLIN FARRELL

  DESERT PALM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, ACTOR
  THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN 
  SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES   

   Click here to read the full press release     

             

Sarah Polley

   SARAH POLLEY

    DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
    WOMEN TALKING
    UNITED ARTISTS RELEASING

     Click here to read the full press release     
         

 

Cate Blanchett

   CATE BLANCHETT

    DESERT PALM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, ACTRESS
    TÁR
    FOCUS FEATURES

  

Michelle Yeoh

    MICHELLE YEOH

      INTERNATIONAL STAR AWARD, ACTRESS
      EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
      A24

 
        Click here to read the full press release 
  
   

The Fabelmans

    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

    AUSTIN BUTLER

      BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE AWARD
      ELVIS
      WARNER BROS.

   

      Click here to read the full press release  


   Viola Davis  VIOLA DAVIS

       CHAIRMAN’S AWARD
       THE WOMAN KING
       TRISTAR PICTURES

   

 

Bill Nighly

       BILL NIGHY

           INTERNATIONAL STAR AWARD,  ACTOR
           LIVING 
           SONY PICTURES CLASSICS   

          Click here to read the full press release     

Daniella Deadwyler

Danielle Deadwyler

      DANIELLE DEADWYLER

         BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE AWARD,  ACTRESS
         TILL
         UNITED ARTISTS RELEASING

         Click here to read the full press release     

      Brandon FraserBRENDAN FRASER

         SPOTLIGHT AWARD,  ACTOR
         THE WHALE
         A24

         Click here to read the full press release     


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.

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