LOS ANGELES - The Advanced Imaging Society (AIS) will honor director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer with the 2026 Harold Lloyd Award at the 16th annual Lumiere Awards luncheon, set to take place Monday, February 9th, at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The award recognizes their outstanding achievement in cinematic storytelling and technological innovation, most recently exemplified by their collaboration on Apple Original Films’ F1 The Movie.
Following its wide theatrical release on June 27th, 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.
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. Kosinski’s work also includes the films Oblivion, Tron: Legacy and Only The Brave.
Jerry Bruckheimer’s credits include the Pirates of the Caribbean, Top Gun, National Treasure, Bad Boys and Beverly Hills Cop franchises. His work has earned 47 Academy Award nominations and seven wins, along with five Grammys, four Golden Globes and 17 Emmys. 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.
“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,” says 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.”
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.
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.