Director James Cameron and producer Jon Landau are about to accept the Voices for the Earth Award from the Advanced Imaging Society and earthday.org for their pioneering work Avatar: the way of the water. The award will be presented to Academy Award-winning filmmakers at the AIS’s 13th Annual Lumiere Awards, February 10 at The Beverly Hills Hotel.
‘The first from James Cameron and Jon Landau avatar Revolutionized filmmaking technology 13 years ago,” said AIS President Jim Chabin. “Of Avatar: the way of the water, these masters of cinema have once again left us in awe with wonderful characters and stories, as well as reminders of how fragile life and ecosystems are. We are thrilled to honor them and this epic film for being ‘Voices for the Earth’ to millions of movie fans around the world.”
The Voices For The Earth Award recognizes “innovation and inspiration in environmental storytelling and recognizes creatives who have taken a unique approach to strengthening the public’s appreciation for nature and illustrating the importance of caring for our shared planet .” Adam McKay received the inaugural Voices for the Earth Award in 2022 for his film Don’t look up.
Earthday.org president Kathleen Rogers noted that in 2010 her group joined forces with Cameron to plant one million trees in vulnerable areas around the world, marking the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and the release of avatar. “Now more than a decade later, the world is experiencing Avatar: the way of the water, another extraordinary film focused on our deep and spiritual connections to nature. This extraordinary experience will inspire millions of people to support the protection of water, the basis of life for all species. We are proud to present this award to a dedicated film genius who also shares a deep love for our planet and its species,” she said.