MUMBAI: Steven Spielberg will be honoured with the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award at the American Cinema Editors‘ 63rd annual ACE Eddie Awards on 16 February.

"Steven Spielberg is a cinematic treasure. For over four decades, he has been moving audiences around the world with his unique, powerful brand of storytelling. As one of the most successful directors in history, he has brought us beloved films, which have not only delighted us but have been indelibly woven into our cultural fabric," the ACE Board of Directors said in a statement.

Spielberg‘s latest film Lincoln is leading with 12 nominations at the upcoming Oscar awards, including the best picture and best director.

ACE, the honorary society of film editors, comprises more than 700 editors working in film and television.