Angelina Jolie is being honored!
The 49-year-old actress, humanitarian and filmmaker will receive the TIFF Tribute Award in Impact Media at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival, organizers confirmed Tuesday (August 27) via Deadline.
She will receive the award at the 2024 TIFF Tribute Awards, which takes place at Fairmont Royal York Hotel on Sunday, September 8.
In addition, she’s already in town for the world premiere of her latest directorial effort, Without Blood, a war drama based on the book of the same name by Alessandro Baricco, starring Salma Hayek and Demián Bechir.
The TIFF Tribute Award in Impact Media is presented by Anne-Marie Canning and recognizes leadership in creating a union between social impact and cinema, according to the report.
“Angelina Jolie is a multifaceted talent who has entertained audiences for decades while consistently using her platform to champion important causes. We’re honoured to present her with the 2024 TIFF Tribute Award in Impact Media,” TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey said in a statement.
“This award recognizes her exceptional achievements in filmmaking, and her unwavering commitment for positive change, solidifying her status as a veritable humanitarian and global force to be reckoned with.”
Find out more details about her upcoming premiere at the Venice Film Festival this week.
Pictured inside: Angelina Jolie arrives at the Lido on Tuesday (August 27) during the 81st Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy.
