Backstage at the 2015 Palm Springs International Film Festival

Hollywood kicked off awards season with the Palm Springs International Film Festival over the holiday weekend. The film festival acts as an early predictor for the Oscars and attracts some of the year's most in-demand stars, so click through our gallery for a look at who could be taking home a statuette at the Academy Awards, starting with Benedict Cumberbatch. The actor won the Ensemble Cast Award for The Imitation Game.

The Golden Globe winner walked away with the Creative Impact in Acting Award for his role as John E. du Pont in Foxcatcher.

The Whiplash star won the Spotlight Award for his role in the music drama.

The Theory of Everything star took home the Desert Palm Achievement Award for his portrayal of Stephen Hawking.

The Oscar winner accepted the Chairman's Award for her portrayal of best-selling author Cheryl Strayed in Wild.

The veteran actor took home the Icon Award for his role playing opposite Robert Downey Jr. in The Judge.

The Birdman star awarded the film's director, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, with the Director of the Year Award. Keaton himself is thought to be a major contender for the Best Actor Oscar.

The former ET host emceed the event, presented by Cartier.