The Palm Springs International Film Society announced on 9 November that Andrew Scott will receive the 2027 Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor for his performance in Elsinore.
Awarded on 7 January
The Palm Springs International Film Awards takes place at the Palm Springs Convention Center on 7 January 2027. The Palm Springs International Film Festival begins the same day and runs through 18 January. The awards and festival are connected but not identical; film screening times are published separately.
The official announcement links the honour to a specific performance. We do not present it as a prediction of an Oscar nomination or any other award.
What it means in awards season
Palm Springs is an early-year meeting point for the international film industry. A high-profile acting award can raise a film's visibility, while public access still depends on the festival schedule, ticketing and later distribution.
Practical note
Visitors should separately verify entry to the awards and any festival screening of Elsinore. The award announcement does not guarantee a public screening, online access or press accreditation.
Summary
Andrew Scott will receive the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor for Elsinore on 7 January 2027. The Palm Springs International Film Festival runs 7–18 January.
Frequently asked questions
- What award will Andrew Scott receive?
- The Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor for his performance in Elsinore.
- When is the awards event?
- 7 January 2027 at the Palm Springs Convention Center.
- When is the festival?
- 7–18 January 2027.
