British filmmaker David Yates, known for his work across the 'Harry Potter' universe, will be the 2023 recipient of the Raindance Icon Award.
award include Vanessa Redgrave, Jonathan Pryce, Gemma Arterton, Michael Caine, Sally Hawkins, Jude Law, Olivia Colman, Terry Gilliam, Guy Richie and Ken Loach.
The filmmaker then directed the the last four of the “Harry Potter” films, culminating in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.” In 2016, he directed the action adventure “The Legend of Tarzan” and then returned to J.K. Rowling’s world of wizards with “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” the same year. “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” in 2018 and “The Secrets of Dumbledore” in 2022 followed.
Yates said: “The Raindance Festival has been part of our film making landscape for over 30 years, championing and showcasing the work of emerging writers, producers and directors, from all over the world. Elliot and his team have encouraged, inspired and helped educate so many along the way, including me, and it’s an honor to be the recipient of a Raindance Icon Award as we celebrate and enjoy the work of this year’s latest generation of story tellers.
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