Highlights

Palm Springs, CA (November 5, 2021) – The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Kristen Stewart is the recipient of the Spotlight Award, Actress for her performance in Spencer. The Film Awards will take place in-person on January 6, 2022 at the...

Palm Springs, CA (February 10, 2021) – The Palm Springs International Film Awards today announced that legendary Korean star Yuh-Jung Youn will be the recipient of the 2021 Spotlight Award, Actress for Minari. “In her first-ever American feature film, Minari, Yuh-Jung...

Palm Springs, CA (February 9, 2021) – The Palm Springs International Film Awards today announced that Daniel Kaluuya will be the recipient of the International Star Award, Actor for Judas and the Black Messiah. “Daniel Kaluuya delivers a powerful performance in his...

Palm Springs, CA (February 8, 2021) – The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Viola Davis is the recipient of the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actress for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. “Viola Davis is one of the most celebrated actors of her...

Palm Springs, CA (February 5, 2021) – The Palm Springs International Film Awards today announced that Andra Day will be the recipient of the Breakthrough Performance Award for The United States vs. Billie Holiday. “Few jazz vocalists are more beloved than Billie...

Palm Springs, CA (February 4, 2021) – The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced Anthony Hopkins is the recipient of the Career Achievement Award for The Father.   “Anthony Hopkins is one of the greatest and most respected actors of his generation,...

Palm Springs, CA (February 1, 2021) – The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Leslie Odom, Jr. is the recipient of the Spotlight Award, Actor for One Night in Miami. “Leslie Odom, Jr. is a truly talented performer. In his latest project, One...

Palm Springs, CA (January 29, 2021) – The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that The Trial of the Chicago 7 is the recipient of the Vanguard Award, which is presented to the cast and director Aaron Sorkin. The Vanguard Award is a group honor...

Palm Springs, CA (January 27, 2021) – The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Sound of Metal star Riz Ahmed is the recipient of the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor. “Riz Ahmed delivers one of the most complex and moving on-screen...

Palm Springs, CA (January 25, 2021) – The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Chloé Zhao is the recipient of the Director of the Year Award for Nomadland. “Director and screenwriter Chloé Zhao’s Nomadland is a film that captures the triumph of...

Palm Springs, CA (January 22, 2021) – The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Gary Oldman is the recipient of the Chairman’s Award for his performance in Mank. "Gary Oldman gives another mesmerizing performance as Herman J. Mankiewicz in David...

Palm Springs, CA (January 15, 2021) – The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Carey Mulligan is the recipient of the International Star Award for her performance in Promising Young Woman.  As previously announced, the Festival and Film Awards...

Palm Springs, CA (December 27, 2019) – The 31st annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) will present Quentin Tarantino with the Director of the Year Award for Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood at its annual Film Awards Gala. The event, presented by...

Palm Springs, CA (December 20, 2019) – The 31st annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) will present Cynthia Erivo with the Breakthrough Performance Award at its annual Film Awards Gala. The event, presented by American Express, sponsored by AT&T...

Palm Springs, CA (December 20, 2019) – The 31st annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) will present Adam Driver with the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor at its annual Film Awards Gala. The event, presented by American Express, sponsored by...