Martin Scorsese is presented with the John Ford Award by President Michael D Higgins at an IFTA industry master class at The InterContinental Dublin, Dublin, Ireland - 25.02.17. Featuring: Michael D Higgins, Martin Scorsese Where: Dublin, Ireland When: 25 Feb 2017 Credit: WENN.com **Not available for publication in Ireland**
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Famed director Martin Scorsese received the prestigious John Ford Award from Ireland President Michael D. Higgins during a Master Class from the Irish Film and Television Academy.

The Oscar winning director/producer whose latest mob film The Irishman stars Robert DeNiro, said: “To be honored by the Irish Film & Television Academy and to receive an award created in celebration of John Ford’s artistry and prestige has great personal significance for me.”