In a night that celebrated the art of film and television editing, the 75th ACE Eddie Awards honored outstanding achievements, with ‘Wicked' and ‘Emilia Pérez' taking center stage. The ceremony, held at UCLA's Royce Hall, marked a significant milestone in recognizing the unsung heroes behind the screen.
Key Highlights:
- Best Edited Feature Film (Drama, Theatrical): ‘Emilia Pérez' – Edited by Juliette Welfling
- Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy, Theatrical): ‘Wicked' – Edited by Myron Kerstein
- Best Edited Animated Feature Film: ‘The Wild Robot' – Edited by Mary Blee
- Best Edited Documentary Feature: ‘Will & Harper' – Edited by Monique Zavistovski
The event also honored filmmaker Jon M. Chu with the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award, acknowledging his distinguished contributions to cinema. Additionally, esteemed editors Maysie Hoy and Paul Hirsch received Career Achievement Awards for their outstanding contributions to film editing.
Television Accolades:
The small screen was equally celebrated, with notable winners including:
- Best Edited Drama Series: ‘Shōgun' (Episode 110, “A Dream of a Dream”) – Edited by Maria Gonzales and Aika Miyake
- Best Edited Single-Camera Comedy Series: ‘What We Do in the Shadows' (Episode 603, “Sleep Hypnosis”) – Edited by Liza Cardinale and Dane McMaster
- Best Edited Multi-Camera Comedy Series: ‘Frasier' (Episode 207, “My Brilliant Sister”) – Edited by Russell Griffin
- Best Edited Variety Talk/Sketch Show or Special: ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver' (Episode 1103, “Boeing”) – Edited by Anthony Miale
The triumphs of ‘Wicked' and ‘Emilia Pérez' at the ACE Eddie Awards underscore the critical role of editing in storytelling. Both films, though differing in genre, showcased exemplary editing that enhanced narrative flow and audience engagement. In television, series like ‘Shōgun' and ‘What We Do in the Shadows' demonstrated that meticulous editing is pivotal in crafting compelling episodes that resonate with viewers.
Complete List of Winners – 2025 ACE Eddie Awards
Film Categories:
- Best Edited Feature Film (Drama, Theatrical): Emilia Pérez – Juliette Welfling
- Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy, Theatrical): Wicked – Myron Kerstein
- Best Edited Animated Feature Film: The Wild Robot – Mary Blee
- Best Edited Documentary Feature: Will & Harper – Monique Zavistovski
- Best Edited Non-Theatrical Feature Film: Road House – Doc Crotzer
Television Categories:
- Best Edited Drama Series: Shōgun (Episode 110, “A Dream of a Dream”) – Maria Gonzales, Aika Miyake
- Best Edited Single-Camera Comedy Series: What We Do in the Shadows (Episode 603, “Sleep Hypnosis”) – Liza Cardinale, Dane McMaster
- Best Edited Multi-Camera Comedy Series: Frasier (Episode 207, “My Brilliant Sister”) – Russell Griffin
- Best Edited Limited Series: Baby Reindeer (Episode 104, “Episode 4”) – Peter H. Oliver, Benjamin Gerstein
- Best Edited Documentary Series: Chimp Crazy (Episode 102, “Gone Ape”) – Evan Wise, Charles Divak, Adrienne Gits, Doug Abel
- Best Edited Non-Scripted Series: Welcome to Wrexham (Episode 305, “Temporary”) – Tim Wilsbach, Steve Welch, Michael Brown, Michael Oliver, Tim Roche, Matt Wafaie, Jenny Krochmal, Mohamed el Manasterly
- Best Edited Variety Talk/Sketch Show or Special: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (Episode 1103, “Boeing”) – Anthony Miale
- Best Edited Animated Series: X-Men '97 (Episode 105, “Remember It”) – Michelle McMillan
Special Awards:
- ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award: Jon M. Chu
- Career Achievement Awards: Maysie Hoy, ACE & Paul Hirsch, ACE
The 2025 ACE Eddie Awards not only celebrated individual achievements but also highlighted the collaborative nature of filmmaking and television production. Recognizing editors like Juliette Welfling and Myron Kerstein reminds us of the invisible artistry that shapes our viewing experiences. As the industry evolves, the precision and creativity of editors remain integral to the magic of storytelling.
How do you think the art of editing influences your connection to a film or television series?
