Los Angeles, CA – ‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘The Holdovers’ emerged victorious at the 74th ACE Eddie Awards, with the former clinching the Best Edited Feature Film (Dramatic) award and the latter snagging the top honor for Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy). Hosted by Nina West and held at UCLA’s Royce Hall, the ceremony highlighted the exceptional editing in the film industry.
Jennifer Lame ACE, the editor behind ‘Oppenheimer,’ continues to bask in the film’s success during this awards season. With wins at the SAG Awards, PGA, DGA, and BAFTA, ‘Oppenheimer’ has firmly established itself as a frontrunner for the Best Film Editing Oscar, where it competes against other nominees like ‘Anatomy of a Fall,’ ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,’ and ‘Poor Things.’
In a curious turn of events, the Eddie Awards’ 2023 comedy winner, ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once,’ managed to scoop the Oscar, breaking the trend of the Eddie winner for theatrical drama going on to win the Academy Award for Best Editing. However, last year’s ACE drama prize winner, ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ doesn’t fall far behind in the realm of cinematic excellence.
The night also saw ‘Spider-Man: Across The Spiderverse’ taking home the Best Edited Animated Feature Film award, while ‘Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie’ was honored as the Best Edited Documentary (Theatrical). On the television front, editors behind shows like FX’s ‘The Bear,’ CBS’ ‘How I Met Your Father,’ and HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ were recognized for their outstanding work.
A highlight of the event was the presentation of career awards, with notable figures like writer-director John Waters, three-time Oscar winner Walter Murch, Emmy nominee Kate Amend, and veteran TV editor Stephen Lovejoy receiving well-deserved accolades. George Lucas provided a heartfelt introduction for Murch, praising his intellectual curiosity and remarkable achievements in the industry.
The American Cinema Editors have been celebrating the art and science of editing since 1951 through the annual Eddie Awards, recognizing the transformative role of editors in shaping cinematic narratives and visuals. The event serves as a platform to honor industry professionals who excel in their craft and contribute significantly to the art of filmmaking.
The evening culminated in a list of winners across various categories, showcasing the talent and creativity that define the world of film and television editing. From feature films to animated series to documentaries, each award recipient exemplified dedication, skill, and innovation in their respective fields, underscoring the crucial role of editing in storytelling and visual communication.