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Just as a severe storm was approaching the Palm Springs area, the Palm Springs International Film Festival kicked off its film festival with “The Sense of Ending,” as its opening film on January 5, 2017. Attending the screening was the film’s director Ritesh Batra, producer David Thompson and artistic director Ben Browning. Palm Springs mayor Robert Moon and festival director Harold Matzner were also on hand for the festivities. As a follow up to his enchanting first film, “T

The 28th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival will present Amy Adams with the Chairman’s Award for her performance in “Arrival,” at its annual Film Awards Gala. The Film Awards Gala, hosted by Mary Hart, will be held Monday, January 2 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The Festival runs January 2-16. This year’s film festival gala is truly going to be a night for the ladies as Nicole Kidman, Ruth Negga, Annette Bening, Emma Stone, Natalie Portman, Taraji P. He

The 28th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival will present Annette Bening with the Career Achievement Award at its annual Film Awards Gala. The Film Awards Gala, hosted by Mary Hart, will be held Monday, January 2 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The Festival runs January 2-16, 2017. “Throughout her career, Annette Bening has brought to the screen many memorable performances including the four films for which she was nominated for an Academy Award: ‘America

The 28th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival will present the cast of “Hidden Figures” with the Ensemble Performance Award. Expected to attend are Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner, and Jim Parsons. The Film Awards Gala, hosted by Mary Hart, will be held Monday, January 2 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The Festival runs January 2-16. “History has its share of incredible untold stories, and this is one of the most compelling,

The 28th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival will present Natalie Portman with the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actress for her performance in “Jackie,” at its annual Film Awards Gala. The Film Awards Gala, hosted by Mary Hart, will be held Monday, January 2 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The Festival runs January 2-16. “Natalie Portman truly brings to life one of this country’s most treasured public figures in the acclaimed new film ‘Jackie,’” said Fes

The 28th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival will present Academy Award winning actress Nicole Kidman with the International Star Award for her performance in “Lion,” at its annual Film Awards Gala. The Film Awards Gala, hosted by Mary Hart, will be held Monday, January 2 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The Festival runs January 2-16. “One of the world’s most luminous and versatile actresses, Nicole Kidman has filled so many unforgettable roles including h

The 28th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival will present the film “La La Land” with the Vanguard Award at its annual Film Awards Gala. The award is presented to the film’s cast and director recognizing its outstanding creative ensemble. Cast members Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone and director/writer Damien Chazelle are expected to attend. The Film Awards Gala, hosted by Mart Hart, will be held Monday, January 2 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The Festival ru

The 28th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival will present Tom Hanks with the Icon Award at its annual Film Awards Gala for his performance in “Sully.” The Film Awards Gala will be held Monday, January 2 at the Palm Springs Convention Center and hosted by Mary Hart. The Festival runs January 2-16. “Tom Hanks delivers yet another career-defining performance bringing to life the heroism of airline pilot Captain Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger,” said Festival Chairman Ha

The 28th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival will present Ruth Negga with the Rising Star Award at its annual Film Awards Gala for her performance in interracial love story “Loving.” The Film Awards Gala, hosted by Mary Hart, will be held Monday, January 2 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The Festival runs January 2-16. “Ruth Negga’s performance as Mildred Loving is one of the year’s most luminous and striking portrayals,” said Festival Chairman Harold Matzn