Following its celebrated Sundance premiere, The Invite became a breakout cultural and box office success, winning over audiences with its razor-sharp humor, irresistible ensemble, and disarming emotional depth. Masterfully directed by Olivia Wilde and starring Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton, the film finds both hilarity and humanity in the complexities of marriage, intimacy, and the relationships that shape our lives. What begins as a dinner party between two neighboring couples spirals into an unpredictable evening of revelations, desire, and unexpected connection. Beneath its biting comedy is a heartfelt exploration of the messiness of human relationships, and the complicated, often surprising ways we love one another. The screenplay was adapted by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones.
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARDS TO HONOR INDE NAVARRETTE WITH THE RISING STAR AWARD FOR OBSESSION
Palm Springs, CA (November 2, 2026) — The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that actress Inde Navarrette is the recipient of the Rising Star Award for her performance in Focus Features’ Obsession. The Film Awards will take place on January 7, 2027, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running January 7-18, 2027. The event will be presented by Kering and sponsored by Entertainment Tonight and Soho House with Cadillac as the official vehicle.
“Inde Navarrette delivers a performance in Obsession that is impossible to look away from,” said Festival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi. “She brings a rare combination of emotional awareness and cinematic presence to the screen. The Rising Star Award exists to celebrate exactly this kind of breakthrough talent, and we could not be more excited to welcome Inde to Palm Springs.”
Obsession follows the story of Bear, a hopeless romantic who, after breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart, finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price. The Focus Features film is written, edited, and directed by Curry Barker and also stars Michael Johnston, Megan Lawless, Cooper Tomlinson and Andy Richter.
Navarrette joins this year’s previously announced honorees The Invite’s Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz, Edward Norton (Vanguard Award). Past recipients of the Rising Star Award include Ariana Grande (Wicked), Timothée Chalamet (Call Me By Your Name), Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl), Jennifer Lawrence (Winter’s Bone), Anna Kendrick (Up in the Air) and Scarlett Johansson (Lost in Translation).
Obsession was a critical success with 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and cinematic phenomenon with worldwide audiences grossing over half a billion dollars globally. The film recently collected a Gotham Award nomination. Inde Navarrette is one of Hollywood’s most exciting rising talents, currently earning acclaim as Nikki Freeman in Focus Features’ Obsession, which premiered to rave reviews before its theatrical release. The indie horror-thriller has become a global phenomenon, grossing more than $500 million worldwide and bridging arthouse prestige with mainstream appeal, with critics singling out Navarrette’s gripping, emotionally charged performance as one of the film’s standout achievements. She first broke out in the fourth and final season of Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why, went on to a series regular role on The CW’s Superman & Lois, and made her Sundance debut in 2020 opposite Sienna Miller and Diego Luna in Wander Darkly. Next, she will take on the iconic role of Rogue in Marvel’s upcoming X-Men film and star in and executive produce Apple Original Films and Plan B Entertainment’s sci-fi thriller The Waffle House Index.
About the Palm Springs International Film Society
The Palm Springs International Film Society is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization whose mission is to cultivate and promote the art and science of film through education and cross-cultural awareness. The Film Society produces the Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) and Film Awards every January and Palm Springs ShortFest in June. In addition to curating the best in international cinema, PSIFF’s Film Awards has come to be known as the first stop on the campaign trail for the Academy Awards®, and the Oscar®-qualifying ShortFest is the largest short film festival and market in North America. The festivals, year-round member screenings and educational programs manifest the organization’s mission by nurturing and encouraging new filmmaking talent, honoring the great masters of world cinema, and expanding audience horizons. The City of Palm Springs is the title sponsor of both festivals. The Film Awards are presented by Kering and sponsored by Entertainment Tonight.
About Kering
Kering is a global, family-led luxury group, home to people whose passion and expertise nurture creative Houses across couture and ready-to-wear, leather goods, jewelry, and eyewear: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735, and Kering Eyewear. Inspired by their creative heritage, Kering Houses design and craft exceptional products and experiences that reflect the Group’s commitment to excellence, sustainability and culture. This vision is expressed in our signature: Creativity is our Legacy.
Kering’s commitment to women is at the heart of the Group’s priorities and, through Women In Motion, extends to the arts and culture, where gender inequalities persist, even though creation is one of the most powerful vectors for change. A pioneering program created in 2015, Women In Motion highlights the talent and diversity of the voices shaping the artistic world, providing a space for dialogue and action, in order to continue promoting the recognition and influence of women in creation.
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