American Cinema Editors (ACE) today announced nominations for the 62nd Annual ACE Eddie Awards recognizing outstanding editing in nine categories of film, television and documentaries. Winners will be revealed during ACE's 62nd annual black-tie awards ceremony on Saturday, February 18, 2012 in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel. As previously announced, 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
- 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.
- 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.
- The Adventures of Tintin - Michael Kahn, A.C.E.
- - Puss in Boots - Eric Dapkewicz
- - Rango - Craig Wood, A.C.E.
- 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.
- 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.
- Boardwalk Empire: To the Lost - Tim Streeto
- - Game of Thrones: Baelor - Frances Parker, A.C.E.
- - Homeland: Pilot - Jordan Goldman, David Latham
- 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
- Cave of Forgotten Dreams - Joe Bini & Maya Hawke
- - Freedom Riders - Lewis Erskine & Aljernon Tunsil
- - George Harrison: Living in the Material World - David Tedeschi
- 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.
The ACE Eddie Awards is considered an integral precursor to the Oscars. No film has won Best Picture at the Oscars without also having received at least a Best Editing nomination since Ordinary People in 1981. Since the ACE membership boasts a very high crossover within its membership of Academy members, it is considered a very accurate bellwether for the eventual Oscar outcome.