One of Australia’s most prolific directors Phillip Noyce, whose extensive credits include 'Newsfront', 'Dead Calm', 'Patriot Games', 'Rabbit Proof Fence', 'The Bone Collector', 'Clear and Present Danger', 'The Quiet American' and 'The Giver', will be honoured with the Longford Lyell Award at tonight’s AACTA Ceremony.