"When you think of film festivals attracting the biggest and brightest red carpet stars, Cannes, Venice and Toronto immediately spring to mind, but the Palm Springs International Film Festival, now in its 37th year, is considered one of the year's kick-off events for award season. Held early in the year, prior to the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards ceremony, and before final voting is due for the upcoming Academy Awards,"
"Stars are not zipped into a VIP area but are seated amidst the 2400 guests on the many large round tables where champagne and hearty three course meals are served before the official proceedings (not to mention the lovely decorative small glass buddhas placed at each seat that guests are welcome to take home). Twelve awards are handed out throughout the evening, usually bestowed by other A-listers and award contenders."
The Palm Springs International Film Festival, in its 37th year, functions as an early-year launch for awards season, taking place before the Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards, and final Academy Awards voting. The festival's centerpiece is a glitzy but relaxed black-tie gala dinner in Palm Springs on January 3, 2026. Stars sit among 2,400 guests at large round tables where champagne and three-course meals are served, and small decorative glass buddhas sit at each place. Twelve awards are presented during the evening, often bestowed by fellow A-listers. Honorees included Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Hudson, Adam Sandler, Rose Byrne, and filmmakers of Sentimental Value and Hamnet. The event offers nominees opportunities to practice award speeches, share personal stories, and promote their films.
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