Director Joseph Kosinski and Producer Jerry Bruckheimer to Receive Harold Lloyd Award at the Advanced Imaging Society’s 16th Annual Lumiere Awards

Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Beverly Hills Hotel

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Advanced Imaging Society (AIS) announced today that director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer will be honored with the 2026 Harold Lloyd Award at the 16^th annual Lumiere Awards luncheon, which takes place Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

The award recognizes their outstanding achievement in cinematic storytelling and technological innovation, most recently exemplified by their acclaimed collaboration on Apple Original Films’ F1. Following its wide theatrical release on June 27, 2025, F1 The Movie debuted as the #1 film at the global box office and has since grossed over $630 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing original feature of the year. Produced by Apple Studios, the film also earned an A CinemaScore and a 97% Rotten Tomatoes audience score, contributing to its reputation as the most authentic racing feature ever made.

Kosinski and Bruckheimer have forged a creative partnership thrilling global audiences while advancing the arts and technologies of modern filmmaking. Together, their commitment to pushing the boundaries of cinematic realism and emotional storytelling has resulted in a series of landmark films – including Top Gun: Maverick and F1 – that have defined the theatrical experience for a new generation.

In addition to his work on Top Gun: Maverick and F1, Joseph Kosinski has earned a reputation as one of the industry’s most innovative directors. His films such as Oblivion, Tron: Legacy, and Only The Brave, have demonstrated a mastery of world-building and visual storytelling, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge technology with intimate, character-driven emotion.

Academy Award®-nominated Jerry Bruckheimer - whose credits include Pirates of the Caribbean, Top Gun, National Treasure, Bad Boys and Beverly Hills Cop franchises – has spent decades shaping blockbuster storytelling, earning 47 Academy Award® nominations and seven wins, along with five Grammys, four Golden Globes and 17 Emmy Awards. His collaboration with Kosinski on Top Gun: Maverick earned an Academy Award® nomination for Best Picture and helped pave the way for their ongoing creative partnership on F1- a film that has captivated audiences worldwide and further solidified Bruckheimer’s legacy as one of Hollywood’s most dynamic producers.

“For their consistent and thrilling contributions, as exemplified by F1, the Advanced Imaging Society is excited to recognize this extraordinary team with 2026 Harold Lloyd Award,” said Jim Chabin, President of the Advanced Imaging Society. “They have revitalized contemporary filmmaking through their rigorous storytelling and visionary use of technology – reminding us that cinematic spectacle and emotional truth can coexist at the highest level.”

Suzanne Lloyd, granddaughter of Harold Lloyd and Chair of Harold Lloyd Entertainment, added: “Harold Lloyd was cinema’s first action hero, who could hang off of a clock over the side of an office building, and carry a romantic story through to a happy ending in his films. For a new generation of fans, Joseph’s artistic vision and Jerry’s dynamic leadership have brought a jaw-dropping series of action movies to the screen full of romance, authenticity, and profound emotion. Harold would be thrilled to be recognizing these two trailblazers with his award.”

Established 16 years ago by the Lloyd Family and The Advanced Imaging Society, The Harold Lloyd Award honors filmmakers whose work embodies the pioneering spirit and technical artistry of Harold Lloyd, the legendary silent film icon whose daring storytelling helped shape modern cinema. Past recipients include Martin Scorsese, Ang Lee, James Cameron, Jon Favreau, Denis Villeneuve, Baz Luhrmann and Alexander Payne, among others.

Harold Lloyd – whose groundbreaking comedies, including Safety Last, revolutionized the art form – made more than 200 films and remained devoted throughout his career to advancing the craft of filmmaking and expanding its emotional reach.

The Lumiere Awards, voted on by the membership of the AIS, have been presented over the past decade to many of the industry’s most respected creative and technical leaders. In addition to awards for motion pictures, episodic and new media content, the Society also presents awards for excellence in categories such as Best Musical Motion Picture, Best Musical Scene or Performance, Best Immersive Audio and more.

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ABOUT THE ADVANCED IMAGING SOCIETY

The Advanced Imaging Society was formed more than a decade ago by senior Hollywood executives to identify game-changing filmmaking technologies and foster their deployment to accelerate the success of next-generation consumer experiences. Founders included Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Sony, Paramount, IMAX, Warner Bros., DreamWorks, Dolby, Technicolor and Deluxe. The organization is charged with annually honoring creative and technical professionals for groundbreaking filmmaking and entertainment technology. Through the years, AIS honorees have included James Cameron, Martin Scorsese, Ang Lee, Jennifer Lee, James Mangold, Jon Favreau, Christopher McQuarrie, Victoria Alonso and others. The organization now includes Silicon Valley and tech leaders including Google, NVIDIA, HP, Dell, Epic Games and others. In addition to its annual awards, the Society produces The Insiders Show Podcast, The Magic Series short-form videos and has active chapters in China, India and Japan.