David O. Russell will be this year's recipient of the Vision Award, presented by the Filmmakers Alliance at its 6th annual screening and gala celebration. The award recognizes established filmmakers whose artistic ambitions and excellence inspires emerging filmmakers around the world and past recipients include Alexander Payne, Allison Anders, Wim Wenders, Mike Figgis and Terry Gilliam. The gala will be held August 17 at the DGA. "We are thrilled to present this award to Mr. Russell, who furthers the tradition and essence of the Vision Award as an established filmmaker whose work never fails to demonstrate a passion for nuance, complexity and distinctive directorial vision," said Jacques Thelemaque, president and founder of Filmmakers Alliance. "And he's funny, too."...
- 7/31/2005
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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