‘Wicked,’ ‘Emilia Pérez’ Win at 75th ACE Eddie Awards

The 75th Annual ACE Eddie Awards celebrated outstanding film and television editing at UCLA’s Royce Hall, with top honors going to Juliette Welfling for 'Emilia Pérez' and Myron Kerstein for 'Wicked' in the feature categories. Mary Blee received accolades for her work on the animated feature 'The Wild Robot.' The event, initially scheduled for January 18 but postponed due to L.A. wildfires, included special recognition for Jon M. Chu as Filmmaker of the Year and Career Achievement Awards for editors Maysie Hoy and Paul Hirsch. In television categories, winners included 'Shogun' and 'What We Do in the Shadows.' Historically, ACE winners frequently align with Academy Award outcomes, with a notable track record in both drama and comedy categories. The ceremony underscored the vital role of editing in filmmaking, as emphasized by Chu during his acceptance speech.