Paul Feig , the acclaimed writer-director-producer of film and TV comedies, will be honored with the Vanguard Award at the 16th annual Burbank International Film Festival, the fest’s organizers announced Monday.
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Feig, 61, will be celebrated during the fest’s awards gala at the Burbank Marriott Convention Center — a year after Burbank native Tim Burton was honored there — on Sept. 29. Prior to the presentation of the award, attendees will be treated to an hourlong career-retrospective interview with the Freaks and Geeks creator and Bridesmaids , Spy and Ghostbusters director, which will be moderated by yours truly and recorded for subsequent airing on THR ’s Awards Chatter podcast.
“I’ve lived in Burbank for over 30 years and couldn’t love this city more, so to be honored by BIFF means more to me than I can ever express,” Feig said in a statement. “Burbank truly is the media capital of the world, so this honor makes me feel like the king of the world. Or at least the king of the southeastern end of the San Fernando Valley.”
“We are incredibly excited to honor Paul Feig at this year’s Awards Gala,” added BIFF president Kurt Patino . “His contributions to TV and film have been groundbreaking. Paul has a distinctive voice and a knack for creating unforgettable characters and stories that resonate with audiences.”
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Echoed BIFF advisory board member Tony Muscio , “We are proud to honor Paul Feig, a true Renaissance man, who, in addition to his contributions to entertainment, has his own brand of London Dry Gin, Artingstall’s; dresses in Savile Row suits every day; and has five published books, including his latest, Cocktail Time . Mr. Feig’s creativity and unique voice have made a significant impact on and off the set, and his connection to Burbank makes him a truly special honoree.”
Tickets to the gala, which will be hosted by actress Kelly Stables , can be purchased at givebutter.com/BIFF2024 .
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