Steven Spielberg to be honoured with Eva Monley Award

Oscar winning director Steven Spielberg will be honoured with the Eva Monley Award for his extraordinary contribution to the art and craft of filmmaking.

The Eva Monley Award will be presented to Spielberg by the Location Manager Guild International, a professional organisation, during its 10th annual LMGI Awards gala on August 26 at the Eli and Edythe Broad Stage.

The announcement was made by LMGI Awards Committee co-chairs John Rakich and Robin Citrin.

The Guild’s Eva Monley Award is given to an individual who has made an extraordinary contribution to the art and craft of filmmaking through their commitment to the use of real locations.

The Awards also recognise outstanding achievement in filmmaking, television, and commercial production worldwide, as well as film commissions.

Spielberg isn’t scheduled to appear in person to collect the award, as per 'The Hollywood Reporter'.

“Steven Spielberg is a giant in our industry. His work has touched, inspired, and entertained millions of moviegoers and filmmakers from around the world. His films are timeless and his influence on the motion picture industry is immeasurable. We are so proud to be able to honour him as this year’s Eva Monley Award recipient,” said committee co-chair John Rakich.

Spielberg’s recent movies include ‘The Fabelmans’, which he wrote, produced and directed; ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’, which he exec produced; and the upcoming ‘The Color Purple’, for which he is a producer.