Beverly Hills Film Festival

The festival is an international competition dedicated to "showcasing the art and talent of emerging filmmakers and screenplay writers from around the world".

[citation needed] The festival lasts five days and is reportedly attended by more than 20,000 people a year.

Venues include the AMPAS, Writers Guild, Chinese Theater and The Clarity Theatre.

[citation needed] On the final night of the festival, the jury presents its awards, including the Golden Palm Award for best picture, at a black-tie gala at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

[2] The festival organizers canceled the 2020 event due to the COVID-19 concerns and lockdown orders in place at the time.