“Bohemian Rhapsody,” edited by John Ottman, and “The Favourite,” edited by Yorgos Mavropsaridis, won Best Edited Feature Film (Dramatic) and Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy) respectively at the 69th annual American Cinema Editors’ Eddie Awards on Feb. 1.

Actress Octavia Spencer presented the American Cinema Editors Golden Eddie honor to filmmaker Guillermo del Toro in celebration of his career. (photo courtesy of Perception PR)
The black-tie ceremony was held in the International Ballroom of The Beverly Hilton with over 1,000 in attendance to celebrate. ACE President Stephen Rivkin presided over the evening’s festivities with comedian Tom Kenny serving as the evening’s host.
“Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse,” edited by Robert Fisher Jr., won Best Edited Animated Feature Film, and “Free Solo,” edited by Bob Eisenhardt, won Best Edited Documentary (Feature).
Television winners included “Atlanta – Teddy Perkins,” edited by Kyle Reiter, for Best Edited Comedy Series for Commercial Television; “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel – Simone,” edited by Kate Sanford, for Best Edited Comedy Series for Non-Commercial Television; and “Killing Eve – Nice Face,” edited by Gary Dollner.
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro received the organization’s prestigious ACE Golden Eddie honor, which was presented to him by friend and collaborator Octavia Spencer, who starred in del Toro’s Oscar best picture-winning film “The Shape of Water” last year. Many other industry luminaries have received ACE’s highest honor, including J.J. Abrams, Norman Jewison, Nancy Meyers, Francis Ford Coppola and Clint Eastwood, among others.
For information, visit americancinemaeditors.org.





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