Grand-pappy Clint must be psyched to be receiving this fine award at the Los Angeles Film Festival (more details HERE) on June 28, as none other than Tony Bennett will be handing it over. Makes sense, as the two are working together on Tony Bennett: The Music Never Ends, with Eastwood as the exec producer and film interviewer.

"Clint Eastwood has been called an icon, a maverick, a legend and every superlative in between, yet it's utterly impossible to encapsulate the talents and accomplishments of his independent spirit and his singular vision for honest storytelling," said Dawn Hudson, executive director of Film Independent.  "We are thrilled to celebrate this remarkable artist for his independent voice and daring career choices that have been an inspiration to filmmakers and film lovers alike."

The last two years have seen George Clooney (2005) and Charlize Theron (2006) wander off with the award, so now it’s Clint’s turn. Congrats!