Which award-winning movies and top-rated shows are making the cut this year? The American Cinema Editors (ACE) have unveiled their Eddie Awards nominations, honoring the best in editing across movies, documentaries, comedies, dramas, and beyond. With a lineup featuring everything from animated hits to Oscar-worthy dramas, this year’s nominees are proof that 2024 was a fantastic year for storytelling. Let’s dive into the nominees making waves in the Golden Globes, Academy Awards, and every other major awards show.
Best Edited Feature Film (Drama, Theatrical)
Drama fans, rejoice—this category is stacked with popular movies and best movies of 2024 contenders:
- Civil War – Jake Roberts, ACE
- Conclave – Nick Emerson
- Dune: Part Two – Joe Walker, ACE
- Emilia Pérez – Juliette Welfling
- Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga – Eliot Knapman & Margaret Sixel, ACE
From the sweeping visuals of Dune: Part Two to the intense political intrigue of Conclave, these nominees are sure to dominate discussions about movie nominations this awards season.
Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy, Theatrical)
In the comedy category, editing takes center stage in some of the year’s most buzzed-about romance and comedy movies:
- Anora – Sean Baker
- Challengers – Marco Costa
- A Real Pain – Robert Nassau
- The Substance – Coralie Fargeat, Jérôme Eltabet & Valentin Féron
- Wicked – Myron Kerstein, ACE
Anora, a standout at the Academy Awards, is a clear favorite, but don’t sleep on Wicked, whose magical visuals and sharp storytelling could be a surprise winner.
Best Edited Animated Feature Film
Animated movies continue to showcase the art of storytelling through motion. This year’s nominees include:
- Flow – Gints Zilbalodis
- Inside Out 2 – Maurissa Horwitz
- Moana 2 – Jeremy Milton, ACE & Michael Louis Hill
- Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl – Dan Hembery
- The Wild Robot – Mary Blee
With Moana 2 and Inside Out 2 already smashing box office records, the competition is fierce.
Best Edited Documentary Feature
Documentaries are having a moment in 2024, and this year’s nominees are nothing short of groundbreaking:
- Beatles ’64 – Mariah Rehmet, ACE
- Jim Henson: Idea Man – Sierra Neal & Paul Crowder, ACE
- Her Name Was Moviola – Howard Berry
- Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story – Otto Burnham
- Will & Harper – Monique Zavistovski, ACE
Whether you’re a fan of nostalgic icons (Beatles ’64) or inspiring stories (Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story), these films are perfect documentaries to binge.
What’s Next? Predictions for Oscars 2025
With editing often being the unsung hero of cinematic storytelling, the Eddie Awards are a key predictor for Oscar winners. Favorites like Dune: Part Two and Anora are expected to sweep not only here but also at the Golden Globes and Academy Awards.
Why It Matters
Editing shapes how we experience the stories we love. From the tension in a thriller to the laughs in a holiday movie, every cut and transition plays a role. These nominees highlight the best of 2024, reminding us why we turn to streaming services, theaters, and awards ceremonies to celebrate the art of cinema.
So, what’s your pick for Best Edited Feature Film? Drop your predictions and favorite movies to binge in the comments, and don’t forget to mark January 18th, 2025, on your calendar for the Eddie Awards winners!
