62nd ACE Eddie Awards Nominations

The nominations for the 62nd ACE Eddie Awards were announced today recognizing outstanding editing in nine categories of film, television and documentaries. THE ARTIST and THE DESCENDANTS were still going strong after their respective wins last night at the Golden Globes Awards. The Eddie Awards will be presented at the Beverly Hilton Saturday, February 18, 2012. The ceremony will be hosted by actor/comedian Patton Oswalt. Later this month ACE will announce the Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year honoree and two Career Achievement honorees.

NOMINEES FOR 62nd ANNUAL ACE EDDIE AWARDS

BEST EDITED FEATURE FILM (DRAMATIC):

The Descendants – Kevin Tent, A.C.E.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo – Angus Wall, A.C.E. & Kirk Baxter, A.C.E.

Hugo – Thelma Schoonmaker, A.C.E.

Moneyball – Christopher Tellefsen, A.C.E.

War Horse – Michael Kahn, A.C.E.

BEST EDITED FEATURE FILM (COMEDY OR MUSICAL):

The Artist – Anne-Sophie Bion & Michel Hazanavicius

Bridesmaids – William Kerr & Michael L. Sale

Midnight in Paris – Alisa Lepselter

My Week with Marilyn – Adam Recht

Young Adult – Dana E. Glauberman, A.C.E.

BEST EDITED ANIMATED FEATURE FILM:

The Adventures of Tintin – Michael Kahn, A.C.E.

Puss in Boots – Eric Dapkewicz

Rango – Craig Wood, A.C.E.

BEST EDITED HALF-HOUR SERIES FOR TELEVISION:

Curb Your Enthusiasm: “Mister Softee” Roger Nygard

Curb Your Enthusiasm: “Palestinian Chicken” Steven Rasch, A.C.E.

Modern Family: “Express Christmas” Steven Rasch, A.C.E.

BEST EDITED ONE-HOUR SERIES FOR COMMERCIAL TELEVISION:

Breaking Bad: “End Times” Kelley Dixon

Breaking Bad: “Face Off” Skip MacDonald

Friday Night Lights: “Always” Angela M. Catanzaro

The Good Wife: “Real Deal” Hibah Frisina, A.C.E.

The Walking Dead: “Save the Last One” Hunter Via, A.C.E.

BEST EDITED ONE-HOUR SERIES FOR NON-COMMERCIAL TELEVISION:

Boardwalk Empire: “To the Lost” Tim Streeto

Game of Thrones: “Baelor” Frances Parker, A.C.E.

Homeland: “Pilot” Jordan Goldman, David Latham

BEST EDITED MINISERIES OR MOTION PICTURE FOR TELEVISION:

Cinema Verite Sarah Flack, A.C.E. & Robert Pulcini

Downton Abbey, Episode 1.1 John Wilson, A.C.E.

Mildred Pierce, Part 1 Affonso Gonçalves & Camilla Toniolo

BEST EDITED DOCUMENTARY:

Cave of Forgotten Dreams
Joe Bini & Maya Hawke

Freedom Riders Lewis Erskine & Aljernon Tunsil

George Harrison: Living in the Material World David Tedeschi

BEST EDITED REALITY SERIES:

Anthony Bourdain – No Reservations: “Haiti”
Eric Lasby

Beyond Scared Straight : ”Chowchilla”
Rob Goubeaux, A.C.E., Paul J. Coyne, A.C.E., Heather Abell, Audrey
Capotosta, Maura Corey, Jeremy Gantz & Molly Shock

Whale Wars: “Race to Save Lives”
Eric Myerson, Pete Ritchie & Josh Crockett

Final Ballots will be mailed on January 23 and voting ends on February 9. The Blue Ribbon panels where judging for all television categories and the documentary film category take place January 29. Projects in the aforementioned categories are viewed and judged by panels comprised of professional editors (all ACE members). All 600+ ACE members vote during the final balloting of the ACE Eddies, including active members, life members, affiliate members and honorary members.