Gareth Edwards, director of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and The Creator, is set to become a freeman of his home town of Nuneaton, in a ceremony on Monday to honour his contribution to the film industry.
The 48-year-old went to North Warwickshire and Hinckley College, then completed further film studies before releasing directorial debut Monsters in 2010.
His latest film, science fiction thriller The Creator, is nominated for two Oscars for best sound and visual effects.
Making someone an honorary freeman or freewoman is the highest award a council can give to one of its citizens.
Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council said the accolade recognised Mr Edwards’ “contribution to film as an international film director, writer, cinematographer and visual effects artist”.
The civic awards ceremony will grant eight other local figures freedom of the borough, including Carol Valentine, the mother of Sgt Simon Valentine who died in Afghanistan.
Four former councillors will also become honorary aldermen and women.
Council leader Kris Wilson said the awards aimed to “restore civic pride” in the borough.
“It is an honour to provide these distinctive individuals this reward for their efforts for their dedication and unwavering service to Nuneaton and Bedworth,” he said.
The ceremony takes place at 18:00 GMT at Nuneaton Town Hall.
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