Kendrick received the Rising Star Award for her role opposite George Clooney in “Up in the Air.” (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)
Eastwood was on hand to support his friend Freeman as the “Invictus” star accepted the fest’s Career Achievement Award. (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)
Pfeiffer presented “Crazy Heart” star Bridges with the Desert Palm Achievement Award. (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)
“Last Station” star Mirren was this year’s Career Achievement Award recipient along with Morgan Freeman. (John Shearer / Getty Images)
“Nine” director Marshall presented his star Cotillard with the Desert Palm Achievement Award. (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)
Reitman received the Director of the Year Award for his latest film, “Up in the Air.” (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)
Cody presented “ Inglourious Basterds” writer-director Tarantino with the Sonny Bono Visionary Award at this year’s gala. (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)
“CSI: Miami” star La Rue waves to photographers on the festival red carpet. (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)
The producer-director attends the gala. (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)
Producer Bender joined in the gala celebration. (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)
Reitman attended the gala to watch his son Jason accept the fest’s Director of the Year Award. (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)
Actress Aghdashloo attends the after-party for the gala. (Alexandra Wyman / Getty Images)
