Overview

• Burtt is best known for creating sounds like R2-D2's beeps and Darth Vader's breathing.
• He has won four Academy Awards and two special achievement Oscars.
• Locarno Festival will present him with the Vision Award Ticinomoda in August.
• Burtt's innovative work continues to influence generations of filmmakers and audiences.
• He will participate in a public Q&A session following the award ceremony.