Palm Springs Film Festival’s 37th annual International Film Awards held Saturday
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Key Points:
- Leonardo DiCaprio highlighted the importance of cinema as a communal experience in theaters during the Palm Springs Film Festival, stressing that original films matter more than generic content.
- Due to political conflicts affecting flights from the Caribbean, DiCaprio accepted his award via pre-recorded video, with co-stars Chase Infiniti and Teyana Taylor accepting on his behalf.
- The festival featured multiple awards emphasizing unity and original storytelling, with notable recipients including Michael B. Jordan, Jane Fonda, Guillermo del Toro, Timothée Chalamet, Ethan Hawke, and Kate Hudson.
- Ethan Hawke received the Career Achievement Award and acknowledged the influence of collaborators and the late River Phoenix, while Amanda Seyfried and Adam Sandler also received honors
