Palm Springs Film Fest: Even Starrier Than Usual Awards Gala Reflects Wide Open Oscar Race
Every year since the beginning, the Film Awards Gala of the Palm Springs International Film Festival has been a significant event. This gathering consistently attracts numerous prominent figures from Hollywood, often those contending for an Oscar nomination, to travel approximately three hours away from L.A., out into the desert, to either present or receive a pre-selected award in a ballroom of a convention center brimming with a variety of people and a portion of Academy members. This event takes place just before the voting period for Oscar nominations begins.