Scene at the Palm Springs International Film Festival 2010

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)