Convention - Cinemacon 2024 : filmmaker Shawn Levy to receive director of the year award

By Mulder, 16 february 2024

The cinematic world eagerly anticipates the recognition of acclaimed filmmaker Shawn Levy, set to be honored with the prestigious CinemaCon Director of the Year Award. The announcement was made today by CinemaCon's Managing Director, Mitch Neuhauser, as anticipation builds for CinemaCon, the official convention of NATO, taking place from April 8-11, 2024, at the illustrious Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The award will be presented at the Big Screen Achievement Awards ceremony, an illustrious event scheduled for the evening of Thursday, April 11, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, and hosted by official presenting sponsor The Coca-Cola Company.

Mitch Neuhauser praised Levy's extraordinary career, noting, “Throughout his impressive career, Shawn Levy never fails to give audiences what they want – the most entertaining, enjoyable, and crowd-pleasing films imaginable. As one of our most talented and leading filmmakers working today, we can’t wait to see what he brings to our theaters this summer with the eagerly anticipated Deadpool & Wolverine. It’s our honor to single Shawn out as our CinemaCon Director of the Year”.

Shawn Levy's mark on the cinematic landscape is set to deepen with the release of his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut, Deadpool & Wolverine, scheduled for an exclusive nationwide theatrical release on July 26, 2024. Levy, who directs, co-writes, and produces the film, has assembled a stellar cast featuring Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, and Matthew Macfadyen. The collaboration promises to deliver a cinematic experience of epic proportions.

Born in Montreal, Canada, Shawn Levy's journey in the film industry began with studies in performing arts at Yale University, culminating in an MFA from the USC School of Cinematic Arts. In 2005, he founded 21 Laps Entertainment, a cinematic powerhouse responsible for producing some of the most acclaimed and commercially successful film and television content, amassing over $3.2 billion worldwide at the box office.

shawn Levy's recent accolades include DGA and PGA nominations for directing and producing the Golden Globe®-nominated Netflix limited series All The Light We Cannot See, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Beyond Deadpool & Wolverine, Levy is set to direct an upcoming Star Wars film and an international heist comedy starring Ryan Reynolds. The expansive portfolio of 21 Laps projects includes the Lionsgate feature film Never Let Go, starring Halle Berry, the Netflix limited series The Perfect Couple, starring Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber, and Disney+'s Alexander And The Terrible, No Good Very Bad Road Trip featuring Eva Longoria. Shawn Levy's directorial achievements span blockbuster franchises such as the Night At The Museum series, Real Steel, The Internship, Date Night, This Is Where I Leave You, Free Guy, and The Adam Project.

CinemaCon, known for attracting upwards of 6,000 motion picture professionals, celebrates the movie-going experience and the cinema industry. As the official presenting sponsor, The Coca-Cola Company joins CinemaCon in honoring Shawn Levy's outstanding contributions to the world of filmmaking.

Filmography :
1997 - Address Unknown
1997 - Just in Time
2002 - Big Fat Liar
2003 - Just Married
2003 - Cheaper by the Dozen
2006 - The Pink Panther
2006 - Night at the Museum
2009 - Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
2010 - Date Night
2011 - Real Steel
2013 - The Internship
2014 - This Is Where I Leave You
2014 - Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
2021 - Free Guy
2022 - The Adam Project
2024 - Deadpool & Wolverine