Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA

This dynamic duo took the independent filmmaking world to new heights by starting one of the most successful companies in show business - Miramax Films. Their films are often considered of the highest order and garner both critical and public praise. They created a separate company devoted solely to genre films, Dimension Films. Among their successful releases are the _Scream (1996/I)_ trilogy, Spy Kids (2001) 1 & 2 and From Dusk Till Dawn (1996). They are truly deserving of this special honor.

Bill Paxton is one of the most respected actors working today. Following a long string of successful performances, Bill has stepped behind the camera and proven his skill as a director. His directorial debut, Frailty (2001), showed a keen sense of style and a powerful grasp of storytelling which puts him in the ranks of top directors working today. We feel compelled to acknowledge this masterful work.

The creative minds behind some of the most imaginative and beloved fantasy shows on TV. Some of these classics children's programs include: H.R. Pufnstuf (1969), Sigmund and the Sea Monsters (1973), Land of the Lost (1974) and the recent remake of the show Family Affair (2002).

This versatile actor's first claim to fame was in several fantasy/comedies for the Walt Disney Studios. He collaborated with genre filmmaker John Carpenter to create some of the most memorable and unique roles ever to grace the silver screen. Some of those films include: Escape from New York (1981), The Thing (1982) and Big Trouble in Little China (1986).

The Oscar-winning filmmaker and auteur that helped develop the face of modern genre filmmaking. His classic works include: The Terminator (1984), The Abyss (1989), Aliens (1986), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) and producer of the recent film Solaris (2002). He took mainstream film by storm with his monumental blockbuster Titanic (1997), which is the all-time box office champ. Mr. Cameron receives this award in recognition of his continued devotion to quality filmmaking much in the spirit of our founder Dr. Donald A. Reed.