2026 ACE Eddie Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Film and Television Editing

The 76th annual ACE Eddie Awards, presented by the American Cinema Editors (ACE), took place on February 27, 2026, at UCLA’s Royce Hall. This prestigious event recognized outstanding editing across 14 categories, including film, television, documentaries, and, for the first time, shorts and digital content. Notable winners included "Sinners" and "One Battle After Another," which were honored as the best-edited drama and comedy feature films, respectively.

“Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” Win Marquee Best Edited Feature Film Honors At ACE Eddie Awards

In the feature film categories, Michael P. Shawver won for "Sinners" in the Best Edited Feature Film (Drama, Theatrical) category, while Andy Jurgensen received the award for "One Battle After Another" in the Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy, Theatrical) category. Nathan Schauf's editing of "KPop Demon Hunters" earned him the award for Best Edited Animated Feature Film, and Viridiana Lieberman was recognized for Best Edited Documentary Feature with "The Perfect Neighbor."

“Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” Win Marquee Best Edited Feature Film Honors At ACE Eddie Awards

Television awards were also prominent, with "The Pitt" winning Best Edited Drama Series and "The Studio" taking home the award for Best Edited Single Camera Comedy Series. Other notable television winners included "Frasier," "The Penguin," and "Pee-wee as Himself."

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The ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award was presented to Ang Lee, a two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker known for his distinguished achievements in the film industry. Additionally, the ACE Visionary Award was awarded to YouTube, accepted by Kim Larson, Managing Director and Head of YouTube’s Creator and Gaming team. Career Achievement Awards were given to editors Arthur Forney and Robert Leighton for their significant contributions to the field.

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During the ceremony, Ang Lee expressed gratitude towards his long-time editor, Tim Squyres, stating, “When you give me this award, you actually give me it to Tim Squyres.” He emphasized the importance of editing in filmmaking, likening the process to cooking, where editing is central to the final product. Erin Casper, who won for Best Edited Short with "All The Empty Rooms," dedicated her award to the victims of school shootings, highlighting the film's focus on the humanity of those affected.

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While the awards celebrated achievements in editing, there remains ongoing discourse regarding the representation of diverse voices in the industry. Critics argue that despite progress, there is still a need for greater inclusivity in award nominations and wins.

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• “When you give me this award, you actually give me it to Tim Squyres.” — Ang Lee, Filmmaker

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• “The word gun is never mentioned in our film, and this was intentional on our part, because we’ve all grown so numb to this epidemic.” — Erin Casper, Editor

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The winners of the ACE Eddie Awards will compete for the Academy Award for Best Film Editing on March 15, 2026. The recognition from ACE often serves as a predictor for Oscar success, particularly in the drama category, where past winners have frequently gone on to win the Academy Award.

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The ACE Eddie Awards continue to highlight the critical role of editing in storytelling, celebrating both established and emerging talents in the film and television industries.

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