Actor Weaving to be honoured by CinefestOZ

Iconic Australian actor Hugo Weaving will be recognised as a ‘Screen Legend’ when he attends CinfestOZ’s gala night in Busselton on August 29.

Festival chairman David Barton said Hugo Weaving was one of the great Australian actors in film.

“To have Hugo here to attend CinefestOZ and to receive our Screen Legend award is a special honour for our festival and a tribute to its growth,” he said.

Mr Weaving said he was delighted to be accepting the award.

“CinefestOZ is a great supporter of Australian film, and I’m particularly excited about seeing the Australian films screening at the festival,” he said.

“I am also really looking forward to visiting the South West and Margaret River region, I’ve heard great things about its spectacular coastline and natural beauty.”

Previous recipients of the CinefestOZ Screen Legend award include Jack Thompson, Bryan Brown, David Wenham and Fred Schepisi.