Who Got Biggest Bounce Out of Palm Springs Film Fest's Awards Gala?
The Hollywood Reporter••entertainment
Key Points:
- The Palm Springs International Film Festival’s Awards Gala is a key event in Hollywood’s awards season, attracting Oscar hopefuls who seek to influence Academy voters with strategic presentations, montages, and speeches ahead of Oscar nomination voting.
- Focus Features’ film Hamnet was a standout at this year’s gala, receiving the Vanguard Award and a powerful endorsement from Jane Fonda, who praised the film as a “perfect film” and a unique artistic achievement, boosting its Oscar prospects significantly.
- Leading men Ethan Hawke, Timothée Chalamet, Michael B. Jordan, and Leonardo DiCaprio each received individual honors, with their presentations and montages emphasizing their career achievements and current performances, despite DiCaprio’s absence due to travel restrictions.
