Audiard and Erivo to Receive Creative Impact Awards

Jacques Audiard's musical 'Emilia Pérez' triumphed at the 37th European Film Awards, winning four major prizes, including best film, director, and screenplay. The film, featuring Karla Sofía Gascón as a trans woman, is included in the Palm Springs International Film Festival's 'Talking Pictures' section. Audiard will receive the Creative Impact in Directing Award at the festival, which recognizes his influential international cinema career. Meanwhile, 'Emilia Pérez' is building Oscar buzz despite mixed reviews since premiering at Cannes. Cynthia Erivo will be honored with the Creative Impact in Acting Award at the festival for her role in 'Wicked,' which has grossed over $360 million. The European Film Awards, often viewed as a precursor to the Oscars, will shift to January from 2026 to better align with the awards season.