The Film Awards will take place on Thursday, January 4, 2024 - Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala

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.

From Focus Features comes Elsinore, the deeply emotional and inspirational true story of Ian Charleson (Andrew Scott), a gifted actor whose greatest challenge becomes his greatest triumph. Taking place in London, 1989, Charleson finds himself unfulfilled by the roles he’s getting. When he is unexpectedly offered to play the titular part in “Hamlet” at the National Theatre in London, he embarks on the role of a lifetime. But, as he tirelessly prepares for a performance marked by uncommon grace and extraordinary resilience, Charleson must face his mortality both on and off the stage.

A bold tapestry spanning nearly a century of Spanish history, La Bola Negra tells the story of three generations of men whose lives are intimately connected through desire, pain, and love in this celebrated film from Cannes-winning directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi. Directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, the film stars Guitarricadelafuente, Miguel Bernardeau, Carlos González, Milo Quifes, Lola Dueñas, Julio Torres, Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close. La Bola Negra has won 16 Audience Awards at film festivals around the world, including top honors at the Toronto International Film Festival and BFI London Film Festival. The film made its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, where it received a 20-minute standing ovation and earned Calvo and Ambrossi the Best Director prize.

Wild Horse Nine (directed by Martin McDonagh) follows CIA agents Chris (John Malkovich) and Lee (Sam Rockwell), shortly before the 1973 Chilean coup, as they set out to Easter Island from Santiago, where they are stationed alongside their boss and bureau chief, MJ (Steve Buscemi). Amongst the Island’s iconic statues, as the longtime partners wrestle with their dark pasts and present conspiracies, Chris’s newfound bond with a pair of rebellious students (Mariana di Girolamo and Ailín Salas) threatens to send everyone’s trip to this remote paradise sideways.

Obsession follows the story of Bear (Michael Johnston), a hopeless romantic who, after breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart (Inde Navarrette), 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.

Palm Springs, CA (September 26, 2023)

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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!

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

For Film Awards questions, email FilmAwards@psfilmfest.org or call 760-969-7533

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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 our Oscar®-qualifying ShortFest is the largest short film festival and market in North America. Our festivals, year-round member screenings and educational programs manifest our organization’s mission by nurturing and encouraging new filmmaking talent, honoring the great masters of world cinema, and expanding audience horizons.

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