The Friday night gala had some of the industry’s boldest names — and awards season frontrunners — in attendance and hitting the red carpet.

The activity comes as the local tourism industry worries the convention center is becoming out of date, and events could move elsewhere.

Stars like Timothy Chalamet, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande and many more walked the red carpet at the Palm Springs Convention Center to celebrate outstanding achievements in film. News Channel 3's ...

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Palm Springs International ... Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards at Palm Springs Convention Center, on Jan. 3, 2025, in Palm Springs, Calif.

The 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival kicked off Friday at the Palm Springs Convention Center to celebrate the year's very best in film and performance. The Friday night gala had some ...