The festival called the director "one of the major creative figures in contemporary cinema" in an announcement of his appointment on Thursday. It runs from Sept. 1-10.
The festival cited Tarantino's highly original filmmaking style, work as a character actor in such moves as 'Sukiyaki Western Django," films that have launched and relaunched acting careers and his dedication to young filmmakers in his work as a producer.
Tarantino has directed such films as "Inglourious Basterds," "Pulp Fiction" and "Kill Bill."
The festival says Tarantino is "perhaps the only American auteur to be adored world wide like a rock star."
