ACE Eddie Awards introduce new animated category as submissions open
The ACE Eddie Awards will be held April 18, 2021
For the very first time in its 72-year history, American Cinema Editors (ACE) is accepting submissions for its inaugural category, Best Edited Animated Series (Non-Theatrical). The 72nd Annual ACE Eddie Awards, recognizing outstanding editing in film, television and documentaries will be held on Sunday, April 18, 2021.
Television submissions must have aired between November 2, 2019 – December 31, 2020 and feature films must be released between January 1, 2020 – February 28, 2021.
“This has been an extraordinary time for animated television, and we are proud to recognize the amazing achievements of film editors working in non-theatrical animation,” stated ACE Executive Director Jenni McCormick. ACE is also now accepting submissions for all other categories.
Full list of categories for the ACE Eddie Awards:
Best Edited Feature Film (Dramatic)
Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy)
Best Edited Animated Feature Film
Best Edited Animated Series (Non-Theatrical) ***New category this year***
Best Edited Documentary (Feature)
Best Edited Documentary (Non-Theatrical)
Best Edited Comedy Series for Commercial Television
Best Edited Comedy Series for Non-Commercial Television
Best Edited Drama Series for Commercial Television
Best Edited Drama Series for Non-Commercial Television
Best Edited Miniseries or Motion Picture for Television
Best Edited Non-Scripted Series
Anne V. Coates Award for Student Editing
Key dates for the 72nd Annual ACE Eddie Awards
November 2, 2020 Submissions Open
February 12, 2021 Submissions Close
February 19, 2021 Nomination Ballots Sent
March 8, 2021 Nomination Ballots Due
March 11, 2021 Nominations Announced
March 19, 2021 Final Ballots Sent
March 19-26, 2021 Online Blue-Ribbon Screenings
March 26, 2021 Final Ballots Due
April 9, 2021 Deadline for Advertising
April 18, 2021 72nd Annual ACE Eddie Awards Presented
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