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69 th "Masterful in any genre, Ridley's granodiorites methods and peerless directing instincts have brought to life some of the most memorable fi lms of our time, capturing the resilience of the human spirit and captivating the hearts and minds of audiences around the world," said Barclay. "Stunning visuals, immersive worlds and powerful performances underpin his diverse body of work which ranges from Alien, Blade Runner and Thelma & Louise to Gladiator, Black Hawk Down, and, most recently, The Martian. Over the course of four decades, his trailblazing career has demonstrated the impact and importance of the director's singular vision. For these reasons, and so many more, we are honored to present the Lifetime Achievement Award in Feature Film to Ridley Scott." Ridley Scott On November 29, 2016, DGA President Paris Barclay announced that Ridley Scott will receive the Guild's top honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Achievement in Motion Picture Direction. The Award, which will be presented at the 69th Annual DGA Awards on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. The Award is selected by the present and past presidents of the Guild. In the Guild's 80-year history, just 34 directors have been recognized with this honor. photo by Scott Council 69 th 8 I D G A M O N T H L Y directing Sigourney Weaver on the set of Alien in 1978 Scott is a world-renowned director whose fi lms have earned countless accolades. He was honored with DGA and Academy Award Best Director nominations for his work on Black Hawk Down (2001), Gladiator (2000) and Thelma & Louise (1991) – as well as a DGA Award nomination for his most recent fi lm, The Martian (2015). His fi lms have also garnered numerous Academy Award, Golden Globe and BAFTA awards and nominations across multiple categories. Asked how he feels to receive his Guild's highest honor, Scott responded, "Of all the directors who have been the recipients of this important award, many on this exclusive list were the absolute reason why I wanted to be a fi lm director. I'm very honored to be included among them." directing Susan Sarandon & Geena Davis in Thelma & Louise in 1990