Taika Waititi Honored with 2025 Norman Lear Achievement Award

The Producers Guild recognizes Waititi's groundbreaking contributions to television, amplifying diverse narratives and Indigenous voices.

Taika Waititi will receive the Norman Lear Achievement Award at the 36th Annual Producers Guild Awards on February 8, 2025, in Los Angeles.
The award celebrates Waititi's transformative work as a producer on acclaimed series such as 'Reservation Dogs,' 'What We Do in the Shadows,' and 'Our Flag Means Death.'
Producers Guild presidents praised Waititi for his ability to explore cultures with humor and humanity, reshaping television storytelling.
Waititi expressed gratitude for the honor, emphasizing his commitment to telling diverse, human-centered stories and amplifying underrepresented voices.
In addition to his television achievements, Waititi is an Oscar-winning filmmaker and continues to work on new projects, including the Apple TV+ series 'Time Bandits' and the film adaptation of 'Klara and the Sun.'