03-27-2008, 08:22 AM
Amsterdam to honor Tim Burton
By Ab Zagt
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands -- Director Tim Burton will receive a career achievement award at the 24th edition of the Amsterdam Fantastic Film Festival, organizers announced Thursday.
The AFFF, which opens with the long-awaited "The Fall" by Tarsem Singh ("The Cell"), runs April 9-20.
Newly appointed director Phil van Tongeren is delighted to welcome Burton at his festival. "I consider him as one of the most remarkable, recognizable and innovative directors of our time," he said. During his stay in Amsterdam, Burton will give a public interview on his career and a selection of his films will be presented.
Previous honorees include: Terry Gilliam (2007), Roger Corman (2006), Paul Naschy (2005), Ray Harryhausen (2004), Lloyd Kaufman (2003), Paul Verhoeven (2002), Dario Argento (2001) and Wes Craven (2001).
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By Ab Zagt
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands -- Director Tim Burton will receive a career achievement award at the 24th edition of the Amsterdam Fantastic Film Festival, organizers announced Thursday.
The AFFF, which opens with the long-awaited "The Fall" by Tarsem Singh ("The Cell"), runs April 9-20.
Newly appointed director Phil van Tongeren is delighted to welcome Burton at his festival. "I consider him as one of the most remarkable, recognizable and innovative directors of our time," he said. During his stay in Amsterdam, Burton will give a public interview on his career and a selection of his films will be presented.
Previous honorees include: Terry Gilliam (2007), Roger Corman (2006), Paul Naschy (2005), Ray Harryhausen (2004), Lloyd Kaufman (2003), Paul Verhoeven (2002), Dario Argento (2001) and Wes Craven (2001).
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