Lili Rodriguez grew up in the east valley, far from Hollywood lights and glamor, but now, her job is all about the silver screen, and specifically, the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Running it, moving up from the position of Lead Programmer, Lili’s journey at the festival started just six short years ago, even though
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Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars were honored at the 2020 Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay wraps up our coverage, taking a look at some of the highlights of a star-studded night. Click here to check out our Film Festival Coverage The legendary Quentin Tarantino is on stage now.
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Watch our live coverage of the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards. Angela and Patrick spoke to a variety of stars as the arrived on the red carpet including Jennifer Lopez, Charlize Theron, Renée Zellweger, Jamie Foxx, Antonio Banders, Lauren Dern, and many more! Check out our Film Festival section for more coverage
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News Channel 3’s Angela Chen and Patrick Evans spoke to some of Hollywood’s biggest stars live from the red carpet of the Palm Springs Film Festival Awards Gala. Check out some of the highlights below. Jennifer Lopez Charlize Theron Antonio Banderas Jamie Foxx Renée Zellweger Greta Gerwig Todd Phillips Cynthia Erivo
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Director Martin Scorcese will be the next recipient of the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s Sony Bono Visionary Award, according to a news release issued by PSIFF Friday. Scorcese’s honor comes for his upcoming film The Irishman. “Martin Scorsese has directed another masterpiece about the world of organized crime with his latest film The Irishman, which brings
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The 31st Palm Springs International Film Festival is here. The red carpet will be thoroughly studded with star honorees ahead of the Awards Gala Thursday night – here’s a rundown of who is getting what at the ceremony. Renée Zellweger – Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actress Joaquin Phoenix – Chairman’s Award Charlize Theron – International
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The 2020 Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala is just a few hours away! This afternoon, some of Hollywood’s biggest stars will be honored at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Check out all our 2020 PSIFF Coverage here Some spectators have been camping outside the convention center since Monday, hoping for a chance to
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Oscar-winning director and screenwriter Quentin Tarantino will receive the Director of the Year Award at the 31st annual Palm Springs International Film Festival for his work in “Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood,” organizers announced today. Quentin Tarantino captures the essence of 1969 Hollywood in his latest cinematic masterpiece `Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood,’ bringing to
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Jamie Foxx will be the next recipient of the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s Spotlight Award, Actor, for his performance in Just Mercy. The announcement comes just a week before the festival’s annual Film Awards Gala. “In Just Mercy, Jamie Foxx gives a moving and truly remarkable performance as Walter McMillian, a man sentenced to death for a murder,
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Adam Driver will be the next actor to receive the Desert Palm Achievement Award. The news, which was announced by the Palm Springs International Film Festival on Friday, comes just one day after the wide release of the Driver-led trilogy-ending Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker. “This has been a career year for Adam Driver with
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Actress Cynthia Erivo will receive the Breakthrough Performance Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s annual awards gala on January 2, 2020. Festival Chairman Harold Matzner said, “Cynthia Erivo has been a sensation in her theatrical performances and now audiences are getting to experience her on the big screen.” Matzner added, “In Harriet, she
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Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro will be recognized at the 31st annual Palm Springs International Film Festival’s Varierty brunch, festival officials announced today. De Niro will be honored by Variety magazine with the Creative Impact in Acting Award for his role as Frank Sheeran in the Netflix film “The Irishman.” “Robert De Niro is one
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The Palm Springs International Film Festival is less than a month away and now, the lineup has taken shape. On Tuesday, PSIFF dropped the details for its marquee; opening the fest will be Simone Godano’s An Almost Ordinary Summer on January 3 and closing the fest will be Peter Cattaneo’s Military Wives on January 12.
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Four-time Golden Globe-winning actress Laura Dern will receive the Career Achievement Award at the 31st annual Palm Springs International Film Festival, organizers announced today. Laura Dern is one of the most outstanding and talented actresses of her generation,” said festival Chairman Harold Matzner. Over her 40-year acting career, she has brought to the screen so
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Zack Gottsagen will be the next recipient of the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s Rising Star award. Gottsagen, who is receiving the award for his performance in The Peanut Butter Falcon, joins the ranks of previous noteworthy Rising Star honorees including Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Lawrence, Alicia Vikander, and Anna Kendrick. “The Peanut Butter Falcon is one
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Antonio Banderas will be honored at the 31st Palm Springs International Film Festival with the International Star Award. Banderas joins past recipients including Helen Mirren, Saoirse Ronan, Gary Oldman, Nicole Kidman, and Javier Bardem. The actor will receive the honor for his performance in Pain and Glory, which premiered in Spain in March, and was
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The 31st annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) has announced it will present Jennifer Lopez with the Spotlight Award, Actress for Hustlers at its annual Film Awards Gala. The gala event will be held on Thursday, January 2 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. It will once again be presented by American Express, sponsored
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Charlize Theron will be the next recipient of the International Star Award at the 31st Palm Springs International Film Festival. The actress will receive the prestigious honor for her portrayal of Megan Kelly in Bombshell at the Film Festival’s Awards Gala on January 2nd at the Palm Springs Convention Center. “Over the years, Charlize Theron has created
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Joaquin Phoenix will be honored at the 31st Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival with the Chairman’s Award for his performance in “Joker.” “Joaquin Phoenix mesmerizes audiences in Joker with a performance that elicits empathy and reminds society on the whole that we can be better,” said Festival Chairman Harold Matzner. “For this performance, another
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