Andrew Garfield to Receive the Spotlight Award, Actor, at the Palm Springs International Film Awards: Honored for Playing Sam Altman in Artificial, Ceremony Set for January 7, 2027
PALM SPRINGS, California — The Palm Springs International Film Awards announced on November 12 that Andrew Garfield will receive this year's Spotlight Award, Actor, for his performance in the film Artificial.
Garfield stars as Sam Altman, the founder of OpenAI, in the film, which was directed by Luca Guadagnino. Festival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi said in the announcement statement that it was the festival's honor to present Garfield with the Spotlight Award, Actor.
The Film Awards will take place on January 7, 2027, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the Palm Springs International Film Festival running January 7 to 18, 2027. The awards are presented by Kering and sponsored by Entertainment Tonight and Soho House, with Cadillac as the official vehicle.
Garfield previously received the Spotlight Award, Actor, for Hacksaw Ridge. Previously announced honorees this year include Andrew Scott, who will receive the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor, for Elsinore, a separate award announced on a separate date.
Source: Palm Springs International Film Awards
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