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The Trial Of The Chicago 7 wins top editing award

Jodie Foster and Riz Ahmed among Eddie Award presenters

by Jennie Kermode

Eddie award winner Palm Springs
Eddie award winner Palm Springs

After a big win at the SAG Awards earlier this month, The Trial Of The Chicago 7 has scored another hit at the Golden Eddies, proving itself to be a film that filmmakers can really get behind. Palm Springs, meanwhile, took home the award for Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy).

In a ceremony with contributions from Jodie Foster, Riz Ahmed, Carey Mulligan and more, there was also a special tribute to Spike Lee, led by Leslie Odom Jr. The 64-year-old director was awarded the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year award for his contributions to cinema.

Those film award winners in full:-

Best Edited Feature Film (Dramatic)

Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy)

Best Edited Animated Feature Film

  • Soul - Kevin Nolting, ACE

Best Edited Documentary (Feature)

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