Palm Springs International Film Festival back after after a two year hiatus

After a two year hiatus, the Palm Springs International Film Festival once again kicked off Hollywood's awards season with a show that highlights their best picks of the last 12 months and often reflect the mainstays of all the following award shows.

The festival picked 'The Fabelmans' as their best picture, honoring both director Steven Spielberg and his cast with the Vanguard award.

Their pick for best actor was Colin Farrell for his role in the Irish drama/comedy 'The Banshees of Inisherin,' while Cate Blanchett picked up the actress award for 'Tar.'

Their international star awards went to Michelle Yeoh for her role in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' and Bill Nighy for his role in 'Living.'

Brendan Fraser won the Spotlight Award for his role as an obese man accepting his fate in 'The Whale,' while Austin Butler won the Breakthrough Performance Award for an Actor playing Elvis Presley in 'Elvis.'

The Breakthrough Performance Award for an Actress went to Danielle Deadwyler for her part in the Emmet Till drama 'Till.'

Viola Davis won the Chairman's Award for producing and starring in the film 'The Woman King.'