Singer-songwriter Van Morrison and Belfast writer-director Terry George were honoured in Los Angeles last night for their contributions to cinema.
Al Pacino presented Morrison with his award at the second annual Oscar Wilde: Honouring Irish Writing in Film event, hosted by the US-Ireland Alliance.
His songs have been included in more than fifty films including 'The Departed', 'Breakfast on Pluto', 'The Royal Tenenbaums' and 'Bridget Jones's Diary'.
Terry George, the writer and director of 'Hotel Rwanda' and 'Some Mother's Son', was presented with his award by Irish actress Fionnula Flanagan
Boston Irish scriptwriter William Monahan, who has been nominated for the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar for 'The Departed', also received an award.
Attending the ceremony last night were were Orlando Bloom, Charlize Theron, Stuart Townsend, Andie McDowell, Cecelia Ahern and Colm Meaney
