Linklater is known to have a distinct style and method of filmmaking. Many of his films are noted for their loosely structured narrative; also, the "Before" trilogy and "Boyhood" both feature the same actors filmed over an extended period of years. He has received several Academy Award nominations and won the Silver Bear for Best Director at the Berlin International Film Festival for his work on "Before Sunrise". He also won a Golden Globe Award for directing "Boyhood". In 2015, Linklater was included on the annual "Time" 100 list of the most influential people in the world.