The Batman, Edward Scissorhands and Beetlejuice filmmaker, who was born and raised in the city within Los Angeles County, has agreed to be the namesake and first recipient of the Burbank Film Fest’s Tim Burton Visionary Award, which will annually recognize a local filmmaker who shows unique imagination and creativity.

Burton will earn the honor in-person during the fest’s awards gala on Sunday, September 24 — which Burbank City Council has declared “Tim Burton Day” — at the Burbank Marriott Convention Center.

Burton’s recent project was Netflix comedy series Wednedsay, on which he served as exec producer and, for four of its eight-episode first season, director.

He is Emmy-nominated for best comedy series and best directing for a comedy series.

“As a Burbank native myself I am pleased to be part of this year’s festival, with this new Visionary Award going to a local Burbank filmmaker who shows unique imagination and creativity,” Burton said in a statement.

Burton’s association with the festival was arranged by the fest’s president Kurt Patino and advisory board member Tony Muscio, both huge admirers of his work. Said Patino, “Tim Burton’s artistry is such an inspiration, and the team at BIFF is thrilled to have collaborated with the Burbank City Council to give Tim this deserving recognition, Tim Burton Day, and celebrate his amazing contributions to the entertainment industry, his Burbank roots and the wonderful impressions he’s made in the hearts of audiences.”