A Night of Celebration in the Editing Community
The American Cinema Editors presented the prestigious ACE Eddie Awards, recognizing outstanding editing in film and television. The annual event took place at UCLA’s Royce Hall, where Sinners and One Battle After Another were honored as the best-edited drama and comedy films for 2025.
Leading the Pack: Sinners and One Battle After Another
Both films not only earned accolades at the ACE Eddies but are also contenders for the Oscar in the Best Film Editing category. Alongside them in the race for the Oscar are titles like F1, Marty Supreme, and Sentimental Value. Historical data shows that approximately two-thirds of ACE winners in the feature-film category have gone on to win the Oscar for Best Film Editing, with 15 winners from the drama segment and only two from comedy—Chicago and Everything Everywhere All at Once.
Additional Highlights from the ACE Eddies
In the animated feature category, KPop Demon Hunters triumphed, while The Perfect Neighbor was recognized for excellence in documentary editing. The television sector also shone brightly, with awards going to Frasier and The Studio for comedy series, and The Pitt for drama series. The limited series category saw The Penguin earning a nod, and Pee-wee as Himself was celebrated for its documentary series editing.
Special Recognitions: Honoring Industry Icons
Highlighting the ceremony, Ang Lee was awarded the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award for his significant contributions to cinema. Meanwhile, Kim Larson accepted the ACE Visionary Award on behalf of YouTube, and editors Arthur Forney and Robert Leighton received career achievement awards, showcasing their lasting impact on the industry.
The Full List of Winners
- Best Edited Feature Film (Drama, Theatrical): Sinners, Michael P. Shawver
- Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy, Theatrical): One Battle After Another, Andy Jurgensen
- Best Edited Animated Feature Film: KPop Demon Hunters, Nathan Schauf
- Best Edited Documentary Feature: The Perfect Neighbor, Viridiana Lieberman
- Best Edited Documentary Series: Pee-wee as Himself – Part One, Damian Rodriguez
- Best Edited Multi-Camera Comedy Series: Frasier (“Murder Most Finch”), Russell Griffin, ACE
- Best Edited Single Camera Comedy Series: The Studio (“The Promotion”), Eric Kissack, ACE
- Best Edited Drama Series: The Pitt (“6pm”), Mark Strand, ACE
- Best Edited Feature Film (Non-Theatrical): A Winter’s Song, Yvette M. Amirian, ACE
- Best Edited Limited Series: The Penguin (“A Great or Little Thing”), Henk van Eeghen, ACE
- Best Edited Reality Series: Conan O’Brien Must Go (“Austria”), Matthew Shaw, ACE, Brad Roelandt
- Best Edited Variety Talk/Sketch Show or Special: Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special, Paul Del Gesso et al.
- Best Edited Animated Series: South Park (“Twisted Christian”), David List, Nate Pellettieri
- Best Edited Short: All the Empty Rooms, Erin Casper et al.
- Anne V. Coates Award for Student Editing: Luis Barragan – California State University, Fullerton
- ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award: Ang Lee
- ACE Visionary Award: YouTube
- ACE Career Achievement Awards: Arthur Forney, Robert Leighton
The ACE Eddie Awards not only spotlight the artistry of editing but also foster a sense of community among professionals in the film and television industries. With such exceptional talent being recognized, it’s an exciting time for both seasoned and emerging filmmakers alike.
