The Hawaii International Film Festival, returning for its 37th annual event Nov. 2-19, has announced its award honorees.

BILL PULLMAN has been recognized with the Halekulani Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to an artist in recognition of longstanding dedication to the craft of filmmaking.

“Bill Pullman is one of the greatest character actors, gracing our screens over four decades. He’s done it all, from the Mel Brooks spoof ‘Spaceballs’ to portraying the U.S. President (in ‘Independence Day’),” said HIFF Executive Director Beckie Stocchetti.

Pullman stars as a legendary cowboy’s sidekick who is pushed into the limelight in his latest film, “The Ballad of Lefty Brown” a Gala Presentation at HIFF on Nov. 11 with Pullman in attendance.

Source: HIFF award goes to ‘Thor’ director Waititi