David Lynch has been appointed the recipient of The Writers Guild of America Wests Laurel Award 2025 for screenwriting, the organization announced on Wednesday.
According to WGA, the late filmmaker behind “Eraserhead”, “The Elephant Man”, “Blue Velvet”, “Wild at heart”, “Mulholland Drive” and co -creator of “Twin Peaks” accepted the award at the end of 2024, “weeks before his Died January 16.
“Author director David Lynch’s uncompromising vision pushed the borders for filmmaking,” said WGAW-President Meredith Stiehm. “We are proud to honor him and his legacy.”
The prize will be awarded by Lynch’s often partner, actor Kyle Maclachlan, at the 77th annual WGA Awards on February 15.
The Laurel Award for screenplay performance is presented to members who have “advanced the literature on film and made outstanding contributions to the screenwriter’s profession.”
Former recipient of the Laurel award includes Walter Hill, Charlie Kaufman, Nancy Meyers, James L. Brooks, Elaine May, Oliver Stone, Harold Ramis, David Mamet, Paul Mazursky, Lawrence Kasdan, Eric Roth, Steven Zaillian, Robillian, Robillian, Robillian, Robillian, Robillian, Robillian, Robillian, Robillian, Robillian, Robillian, Robillian, Robillian, Steven Zaillian, Steven Zaillian. and Babaloo almond.
For more information about 2025 Writers Guild Awards, visit prices.wga.org or wgaeast.org/awards.
