The Palm Springs Film Awards, a star-studded event at which there are 10 trophies handed out to Oscar frontrunners over the course of the evening, will get bigger dose of glamour due to new multiyear partnership with Kering.

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The global luxury group, parent of fashion houses like Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, will serve as presenting sponsor.

Under the pact, Kering’s Women in Motion series will deliver two Talking Pictures sessions.

The news comes after January’s event, at which Women in Motion test drove two of those sessions, one featuring Maria star Angelina Jolie and the other with the team from Emilia Pérez, Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Édgar Ramírez and director Jacques Audiard.

Kering’s Saint Laurent co-produced Emilia Pérez with the house’s creative director Anthony Vaccarello producing.

It presents talks and podcasts as well as an A-list Women in Motion Awards in Cannes Fest.

Palm Springs Fest chair Nachhattar Singh Chandi said his team is honored to welcome Kering into the fold for the film awards: “Kering is more than a global leader in luxury— it’s a force for cultural change. Their commitment to artistic innovation and amplifying diverse voices aligns perfectly with our mission. This partnership celebrates the power of storytelling and the global impact of film.”

The upcoming edition of the Palm Springs Film Festival is set for January 2-12, 2026.

The Film Awards will take place on January 3.