Shining in her role as the mother of Tonya Harding, Allison Janey adds to her seven Emmys with the Palm Springs International Film Fest Spotlight Award. Says Harold Matzner of her performance: “The usually charming Janney takes a compellingly dark turn as Tonya’s abusive, alcoholic…
Gary Oldman returns to the Palm Springs International Film Festival to receive the Desert Palm Achievement Award for his performance as Winston Churchill during the turbulent times of World War II. This is the actor’s third trip to the Film Fest. Says Chairman Harold Matzner…
Savion Glover, of tap dancing, acting, and choreography fame, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the McCallum Theatre’s 20th Annual Choreography Festival. Among some of his more well-known works are Broadway hits “The Tap Dance Kid,” “Bring in ‘Da Noise, Bring in ‘Da…
Says Palm Springs Festival Chairman Harold Matzner of Chalamet’s performance: “Timothée Chalamet gives a stirring performance as Elio, a 17-year-old on the brink of passion and self-discovery…” The actor will be honored for his role in “Call Me By Your Name.” He has previously appeared…
The General Patton Memorial Museum honored Harold Matzner with the “Founder’s Award” for funding the Matzner Tank Pavilion building and donating enough to bring three military tanks back to life. Read full article here at Desert Sun
Spencer’s owner, philanthropist, Chairman of the Palm Springs International Film Festival, and Horatio Alger Award-winner Harold Matzner is a man held in high regard by his friends and associates. Now, they retell their experiences with him, touching on his charismatic personality, business acumen, and accomplishments… Click Here…
Wonder Woman’s Gal Gadot will be the recipient of her first Rising Star Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Says Palm Springs International Film Festival Chairman Harold Matzner: “Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman showed us a strong, capable, poised, curious and compassionate character, and…
Over 750 attendees came out to the Riviera Resort and Spa to celebrate the LGBT Community Center of the Desert’s 8th Annual Center Stage, with speakers, video presentations, awards, dinner and more. Premier sponsors included David Hood, George Sellers, the Western Wind Foundation, and Harold Matzner….
More than 100 guests were present to celebrate the announcement of the honorees for National Philanthropy Day in the Desert. Harold Matzner was in attendance as Presenting Sponsor and Honorary Chair. Click Here To Read Original Article at The Desert Sun Nov 4, 2017
