12 Years A Slave director Steve McQueen will be honoured with the European film academy awards for his career achievements.
The British director will be celebrated for his career that include award-winning films like Hunger, Shame and 12 Years A Slave, which won three Oscars at the last Academy Awards, including Best Film, said the Hollywood Reporter.
McQueen will received the honorary award at a ceremony to be held on December 13 in Latvia, organizers said.