LOS ANGELES, June 17, 2025 – American Cinema Editors (ACE) has announced the key dates for the 76th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, honoring outstanding editing in film, television and documentaries. The awards ceremony will take place on Friday, February 27, 2026, at UCLA’s Royce Hall in Los Angeles.
The eligibility period for television submissions runs from November 2, 2024, through December 31, 2025. For feature films, the eligibility window is from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
"The ACE Eddie Awards are a celebration of the incredible artistry and dedication of editors who are essential to the storytelling process," said ACE President Sabrina Plisco. "We are excited to recognize the outstanding work of our colleagues at the 76th annual ceremony."
Three special honors will be handed out at the ACE Eddie Awards ceremony including two Career Achievement recipients, presented to film editors of outstanding merit, and the Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year honor, presented to a filmmaker who exemplifies distinguished achievement in the art and business of film. Honorary award recipients will be announced later this year. The winner of the Anne V. Coates Student Editing Competition will also be announced that evening.
Submissions for nominations will open on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. An early bird submission fee of $250 per title or episode is available until Monday, December 1, 2025. After this date, the submission fee will be $350. The final deadline for all submissions is Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. PT.
Nomination ballots will be sent on Monday, January 12, 2026, and are due by Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PT. The nominations for the 76th Annual ACE Eddie Awards will be announced on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
An ACE Nominee Cocktail Party will be held on a date to be determined.
Please note that if a show title receives more than two nominations in a single category, it may be subject to review by the Blue Ribbon Committee. For more information on submissions and the ACE Eddie Awards, please visit https://americancinemaeditors.org.
Key dates for the 76th Annual ACE Eddie Awards are as follows:
Eligibility Period for Television: November 2, 2024 – December 31, 2025
Eligibility Period for Feature Films: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
Submissions for Nominations Begin: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Early Bird Submission Deadline: Monday, December 1, 2025
Submission Deadline: Thursday, December 18, 2025 (5 p.m. PT)
Nomination Ballots Sent: Monday, January 12, 2026
Nomination Ballots Due: Thursday, January 22, 2026 (5 p.m. PT)
Nominations Announced: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Blue Ribbon Screenings: February 2 - 20, 2026
Final Ballots Sent: Monday, February 2, 2026
Advertising Deadline: Friday, February 6, 2026
Final Ballots Due: Friday, February 13, 2026
ACE Eddie Awards: Friday, February 27, 2026
About American Cinema Editors
American Cinema Editors (ACE) is an honorary society that has been championing the art, craft and business of film editing since 1950. Through signature events like EditFest Global, the ACE Eddie Awards and Invisible Art/Visible Artists, the organization celebrates the vital role of editors in storytelling and provides a dynamic global platform to illuminate the craft. ACE is committed to elevating the profile of film editing, fostering a diverse and inclusive community and educating future generations through a variety of active mentorship and scholarship programs. Through its programs, publications (CinemaEditor), podcasts (Editors on Editing, Global Editing Perspectives) and active educational activities, this collective of accomplished film editors is at the forefront of both preserving cinematic history while simultaneously preparing the next generation of film editors in a continuously evolving artistic climate.
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