Noel Clarke has been announced as the 2021 recipient of the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award at the 74th EE British Academy Film Awards that took place on April 10.

He picked up the prize as part of the BAFTA Film Awards Opening Night ceremony and he was the only winner picking up their award in person on the night.

The award ceremony has been divided into two events this year, with the main ceremony taking place on April 11.

Clarke is known for writing and featuring in Hood trilogy, “Kidulthood” (2006), “Adulthood” (2008) and “Brotherhood” (2016). He has also directed the latter two. The films focused on the lives of troubled teenagers turned adults living in West London, reports variety.com.

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In 2007, Clarke co-founded his own production company, Unstoppable Entertainment, later joining with fellow actor/producer Jason Maza. Since then, the company has produced over 10 feature films including Jessica Hynes’ directorial debut “The Fight.” In 2018, the company joined with All3Media and launched Unstoppable Film and Television to expand their remit to include television.

He previously thanked BAFTA for the acknowledgment and recognition of his work over the past two decades.

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“I will endeavor to continue to make ground-breaking work and open doors for underrepresented people that may not often get a chance,” said Clarke who has also received the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2009.

Previous recipients of the Outstanding British Contribution To Cinema award include Andy Serkis, Ridley, and Tony Scott, Film4 Productions, and Working Title Films.