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Get ready to immerse yourself in the glitz and glamour of the 35th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF), where the stars align under the desert sky! This star-studded event was held on January 4, 2024, at the Palm Springs Convention Center and, as promised, an evening of celebration, recognition, and cinematic marvel.

A Constellation of Stars

The festival's Film Awards brought together the crème de la crème of Hollywood. Celebrated names like Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell, Carey Mulligan, and Cillian Murphy graced the event, each honored for their exceptional contributions to the film industry. The glittering ceremony saw awards from illustrious personalities, including Meryl Streep, Robert Downey Jr., and Sandra Oh.

A Night to Remember

Hosted by the charismatic Mary Hart, the event was not just a gathering but a grand homage to the art of cinema. Honorees received the prestigious John Kennedy "The Entertainer" statue or a stunning Chihuly Glass Sculpture, symbolizing their enduring impact on the film world.

Where Stars and Desert Meet

Set in the heart of Palm Springs at 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, the convention center transformed into a hub of artistic excellence, buzzing with actors, directors, and film enthusiasts. It was a night when the desert city became a beacon of international film culture.

Join the Conversation

Be part of this magnificent celebration by following @PSFilmFest on social media and using the hashtags #PSIFF2024, #PalmSpringsFilmAwards, and #PSFilmAwards2024. Share your moments, meet fellow film lovers, and engage in the vibrant community that makes PSIFF a landmark event. 🎥✨🌴

1. Danielle Brooks 

   - Award: Spotlight Award, Actress for "The Color Purple" 

   - Presenter: Taraji P. Henson 

   - Past Honorees: Kristen Stewart, Amy Adams, Jessica Chastain, Helen Hunt, Allison Janney, Julia Roberts, Yuh-Jung Youn

2. Paul Giamatti 

   - Award: Icon Award for "The Holdovers" 

   - Presenter: Sandra Oh 

   - Past Honorees: Glenn Close, Willem Dafoe, Michael Douglas, Robert Duvall, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep

3. Greta Gerwig 

   - Award: Director of the Year for "Barbie" 

   - Presenters: Margot Robbie, America Ferrera 

   - Past Honorees: Sarah Polley, Jane Campion, Chloé Zhao, Quentin Tarantino, Bradley Cooper, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Steve McQueen, David O. Russell

4. Colman Domingo 

   - Award: Spotlight Award, Actor for "Rustin" 

   - Presenter: Lenny Kravitz 

   - Past Honorees: Brendan Fraser, Bryan Cranston, Andrew Garfield

5. Da’Vine Joy Randolph 

   - Award: Breakthrough Performance for "The Holdovers" 

   - Presenter: Paul Giamatti 

   - Past Honorees: Danielle Deadwyler, Andra Day, Cynthia Erivo, Brie Larson, Jennifer Hudson, Lupita Nyong’o, Mary J. Blige, Rosamund Pike

6. Cillian Murphy 

   - Award: Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor for "Oppenheimer" 

   - Presenter: Robert Downey Jr. 

   - Past Honorees: Colin Farrell, Riz Ahmed, Adam Driver, Bradley Cooper, Daniel Day-Lewis, Colin Firth, Matthew McConaughey, Gary Oldman, Brad Pitt, Eddie Redmayne

7. Emma Stone 

   - Award: Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actress for "Poor Things" 

   - Presenters: Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe 

   - Past Honorees: Jessica Chastain, Viola Davis, Renée Zellweger, Olivia Colman, Cate Blanchett, Charlize Theron, Halle Berry, Julianne Moore, Sandra Bullock, Natalie Portman

8. Jeffrey Wright 

   - Award: Career Achievement for "American Fiction" 

   - Presenter: Leslie Uggams 

   - Past Honorees: Nicole Kidman, Annette Bening, Kevin Costner, Laura Dern, Clint Eastwood, Sally Field, Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, Samuel L. Jackson, Spike Lee

9. Billie Eilish & Finneas O’Connell 

   - Award: Chairman’s Award for "Barbie" 

   - Presenter: Greta Gerwig 

   - Past Honorees: Viola Davis, Jennifer Hudson, Gary Oldman, Joaquin Phoenix, George Clooney, Matt Damon, Nicole Kidman, Regina King, Reese Witherspoon, Tom Hanks

10. Carey Mulligan 

    - Award: International Star Award for "Maestro" 

    - Presenter: Meryl Streep 

    - Past Honorees: Michelle Yeoh, Penélope Cruz, Carey Mulligan, Charlize Theron, Javier Bardem, Nicole Kidman, Helen Mirren, Gary Oldman

11. Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, and others 

    - Award: Vanguard Award for "Killers of the Flower Moon" 

    - Past Winners: "The Fabelmans," "Belfast," "Green Book," "La La Land," "Little Miss Sunshine," "Shape of Water," "The Trial of the Chicago 7", "Young Adult"

Source: Pamela Price