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Filmmaker Francis Lawrence to Receive MPA Creator Award
2 Jun
Summary
- Francis Lawrence will receive the 2026 MPA Creator Award for his directing achievements.
- Sen. Raphael Warnock and Sen. Robert Stivers will receive Industry Champion Awards.
- The Egyptian Ministry of Interior will receive the Creative Protector Award for fighting piracy.
The Motion Picture Association has announced its 2026 honorees, recognizing outstanding contributions to the film industry. Director Francis Lawrence will receive the 2026 MPA Creator Award. Lawrence, celebrated for his work on "The Hunger Games" franchise and other notable films, is being honored for his ability to blend emotion with action and craft compelling, large-scale productions.
In addition, U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock and Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers will be presented with 2026 MPA Industry Champion Awards. These accolades acknowledge their legislative efforts aimed at supporting and protecting the creative community and promoting film production in their respective states.
The Egyptian Ministry of Interior will be awarded the 2026 MPA Creative Protector Award. This recognition highlights their significant partnership with the MPA's anti-piracy coalition, which led to the successful shutdown of the piracy network Streameast. All honorees will be celebrated at the MPA Awards Ceremony later this year in Washington.
