Overview
- The Academy named the Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe nominee, a five-time IFTA winner, as its 2026 Lifetime Achievement recipient.
- The award will be presented on Friday, Feb. 20 at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre.
- Hinds said he is deeply grateful for the recognition and praised IFTA’s support for the screen arts.
- IFTA CEO Áine Moriarty hailed him as a "modest giant" and highlighted his consistent backing of homegrown Irish projects.
- The 2026 IFTA nominations are scheduled to be announced on Jan. 20.