Movies
The director will receive the comedy director of the year award at Montreal's 27th Just for Laughs Festival conference.
Additionally, Ethan Cohen (Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, Tropic Thunder) will pick up the comedy writer of the year award.
Phillips has previously attached his name to Frat House and Old School.
Movie Reviews
'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close' reviewTom Hanks features in a long and winding journey through New York after 9/11
At the Movies
David Lynch: 10 reasons to worship himIt's time to celebrate director David Lynch as the BFI screens a season of his films.
Movies Interviews
Max von Sydow 'Extremely Loud' interviewActing legend Max von Sydow on Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, The Exorcist and Flash Gordon.
Box Office Charts
'The Woman in Black' wins UK box officeThe Woman in Black beats The Muppets and Star Wars at the the UK box office.
