Los Angeles Premiere Monkey Wrench Films’ Theatrical Release of “Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day” Follow-Up to Iconic Indie “The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters”

Director: Ed Cunningham
Producers: Jonathan Perkins, Seth Gordon, and Mike J. Nichols
Writers: iEd Cunningham, Mike J. Nichols, and Paul Leach
Executive producers: Ed Cunningham, Byron Ashley, Scott Jackson, Harrison Kordestani Kerry, Cathy Loveland and Paul Campoamor
Editor: Mike J. Nichols

Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day is the feature film directorial debut of award-winning filmmaker Ed Cunningham that tells the story of 74-year-old Walter Day - the father of esports and star of The King of Kong - as he battles a lawsuit threatening his legacy while fulfilling his dream of recording and performing the rock-opera style love songs he has been hearing in his head since having his heart broken at the height of the arcade era.

Director’s Statement: The King of Kong premiered at Slamdance 2007 to a packed house of just the right type of audience. As the filmmakers, we could not have selected a better group of people to be the first to see something we had lived with for three years. The gamers, tech-types and doc lovers were all into it from frame one. “Is this real?” “Get a load of that guy.” The whispers, laughs and touching moments were all hitting. Then the projector overheated and shutdown. As the director sprinted up the aisle to help, I just listened. The break in tension allowed everyone to check in with each other. We knew the film could be seen as mocking people we had grown to love, doubt and admire and had worked tirelessly to present them truthfully and empathetically. And this audience got it. From that night forward, the original documentary has changed many people’s lives – for better and worse – so when Billy Mitchell called to tell me Walter Day was being sued based on things that happened in our movie, I began helping make sure he was properly defended. In a lawsuit strategy meeting I learned that some King of Kong fans were funding Walter to produce and perform the songs he had been hearing in his head since having his heart broken in the ‘80s, a story he shared in the original film. I felt a responsibility to document the conclusion to Walter’s journey and it was also a great opportunity because I love his music and want to help get out in the world.

About Monkey Wrench Films:
Denver & LA-based, with distribution partners in more than a dozen countries, Monkey Wrench Films is making literal and metaphorical waves in the indie film world with multiple award-winning acquisitions and a plethora of feature films in recent distribution. As self-proclaimed “industry disruptors”, Monkey Wrench Films specializes in bringing well-deserved indie films (narrative and documentary) to the big screen and creating post-show buzz in the entertainment industry. Their current and recent feature film slate includes, “Who Is Stan Smith”, from Lebron James’s Uninterrupted studio, the BAFTA Award-winning feature, “The Hermit of Treig”, the much-anticipated followup to “The King of Kong” the 2007 box office wunderkind, “Arcades and Love Songs”, “Geoff Marslett’s “Quantum Cowboys”, starring Lily Gladstone and David Arquette, Tom Putnam’s “The Dark Divide”, starring david Cross and Debra Messing. See their full release lineup at monkeywrenchfilms.com

SERIESFEST ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR UPCOMING FESTIVAL

‘The Four Seasons’ Series Star Marco Calvani To Be Presented
With ‘Breakthrough Actor’ Award

Highlights Include International Spotlight to Showcase Global Series, Timely Industry Conversations on Topics Like AI and Inclusion, and a Live Podcast Recording

Marco Calvani Photo Credit: Gerson Lopes

April 9, 2025 (Denver, CO) - SeriesFest has added new panels, screenings and special events in the lineup for the festival’s 11th season, taking place in Denver April 29 - May 4. Actor Marco Calvani from the upcoming Netflix comedy series “The Four Seasons” from Universal Television will be honored with the “Breakthrough Actor” award at an advance screening and panel featuring Calvani and series co-showrunner and co-writer, Tracey Wigfield.

The ACLU’s podcast At Liberty will turn the mic on its host, W. Kamau Bell (comedian, TV host and longtime ACLU Artist Ambassador for Racial Justice), for a live podcast taping in conversation with Mo Fry Pasic (comedian, actor, writer and host of the Worse Than You podcast) discussing political comedy and making sense of this moment in America. There will also be a panel with SeriesFest alum, actor and filmmaker Kit Williamson (“Unconventional”) and Revry co-founders Damian Pelliccione and Chris Rodriguez to address breaking barriers in traditional media and fostering an inclusive environment for both established and emerging LGBTQ+ talent.

The future of storytelling will be the main topic as Brian Bird (Executive Producer, Co-Creator, “When Calls the Heart”), Chris King (SVP, Drama Development, Sony Pictures Television), and Lindsay Rovegno (Vice President of Production, ESPN Originals) gather to discuss the latest trends shaping the TV landscape, what distributors are actively seeking, and bold predictions for the next wave of hits. In addition, Julie Ann Crommett (Founder and CEO of Collective Moxie), Lawon Exum (Entertainment and Media Director of Disability Belongs) and Elijah McKinnon (Co-Founder and Executive Director of Emmy-nominated non-profit Open Television) will participate in a discussion on the power of media and identity. For SeriesFest’s Vanguard Workshop series, actor and filmmaker Kit Williamson will share his experience crafting compelling pitches in a workshop and design demonstration featuring Canva, the all-in-one visual communication platform.

SeriesFest will host SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, Flawless Co-CEO & Founder Scott Mann and Wonder Dynamics (an Autodesk company) Co-Founder Nikola Todorovic in a conversation exploring how SAG-AFTRA is navigating the rapidly evolving relationship between the entertainment industry and AI technology.

The only U.S. television festival to feature an International Spotlight, SeriesFest will include the U.S. Premiere Screening of series from France, Egypt, Norway, Lithuania and the United Kingdom. Series included are:

A Better Man (Ølhunden Berit) - Norway, Lithuania - Maipo Film in collaboration with ARTBOX for NRK in co-production with ZDFneo

Ça C'est Paris - France - Mon Voisin Productions, Federation Studios France

Enjoy! - France - produced by LE COLLECTIF 64, broadcast by France.tv Slash

The Island (An t-Eilean) - United Kingdom - Black Camel Pictures for the BBC, UK, in association with All3Media International

Lam shamseya (لام شمسية) - Egypt - Mediahub

"This year’s SeriesFest lineup continues to expand upon what is happening in the industry, not just in the United States, but around the world. The impact of AI, streaming and other technologies bring new challenges and opportunities for the industry,” said SeriesFest Co-Founder & CEO Randi Kleiner. “We aim to highlight the creators and innovators by bringing the people who are leading the industry to SeriesFest to share their perspectives.”

Now in its 11th season, SeriesFest was created to champion and discover innovative projects in the television industry. Please visit seriesfest.com for a full schedule of events. Festival badges granting access to SeriesFest on April 29 - May 4 can be purchased at seriesfest.com. Tickets for the festival’s opening night event with Amy Schumer & Friends can also be purchased separately through AXS.com. Please find programming details at https://seriesfest.com/festival/.

SeriesFest: Season 11 is presented with generous support from the following sponsors: Canva, Liberty Global, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, Denver Film, Caz Matthews, Xfinity and United Airlines, along with generous support from the SCFD.

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Tribeca’s inaugural Storytelling Summit

Where Vision Meets Possibility

Where Vision Meets Possibility

We’re excited to announce a new addition to this year’s program: the Tribeca Storytelling Summit — a festival-within-the-festival for the entire filmmaking community.

Buy Tickets Here!

The multi-day summit will take place June 5-15 alongside the Festival, bringing together visionary filmmakers, storytellers, and industry leaders for thoughtfully curated panels, intimate workshops, and networking opportunities. Designed specifically to help foster collaboration and supercharge careers, this year’s inaugural Storytelling Summit will be the start of the next wave of storytelling success in TV, film, digital media, and beyond.

To kick things off, we announced our first featured speakers, including Christine Vachon, Julio Torres, Steve Buscemi and Wren Arthur, Jeremy O. Harris, and our own Jane Rosenthal. When you attend our Storytelling Summit, you’ll gain insights from industry veterans like these, while also connecting with a diverse group of fellow creatives (and maybe even see a film or two).

The Tribeca Storytelling Summit is open to anyone with a story to tell. Badges are $250 and provide full access to the Summit’s programming June 5-15.

Find more details about the event at tribecafilm.com/storytellingsummit.

‘Abbott Elementary,’ ‘Hacks’ and ‘Yellowjackets’ Cast and Creatives Announced as Part of SeriesFest Lineup!

April 3, 2025 (Denver, CO) - SeriesFest announced the programming lineup for the festival’s 11th season, taking place in Denver April 29 - May 4. SeriesFest attendees will get an inside look at the development process, producing, showrunning, and acting from executives and talent from Warner Bros. Television Group, Sony Pictures Television, Universal Studio Group, and more. Panelists include Tawny Cypress (“Yellowjackets”), Mayan Lopez (“Lopez vs Lopez”), Stephen Moyer (“Art Detectives”), Rhea Seehorn (“Cooper’s Bar”), Jocko Sims (“Gross Pointe Garden Society”), and Lisa Ann Walter (“Abbott Elementary”), and industry leaders behind hit series such as “Doc”, “The Jennifer Hudson Show”, “The Real Housewives of New York”, “St. Denis Medical” and “The Voice”. Special screenings, with select panels, include Bad Bangs LLC and Small Ideas’ “Hal & Harper” starring Mark Ruffalo, Lili Reinhart and Cooper Raif; Acorn TV’s “Art Detectives” starring Stephen Moyer; UCP and Peacock’s upcoming “Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy” starring Michael Chernus and Gabriel Luna; Emmy® Award-nominated “It’s Bruno!” starring Slick Naim; and “Cooper’s Bar” starring Rhea Seehorn.

SeriesFest will honor Carnival Films, one of the UK's leading television drama companies, with the 2025 “Impact in Television Award” at the festival’s annual Soirée on May 2, 2025. Carnival Films’ Chief Executive Officer Gareth Neame and Managing Director Nigel Marchant, both award-winning producers, will accept the award. Past honorees include Shondaland & Betsy Beers, SAG-AFTRA and Minnie Driver. There will be a special panel with Neame, Marchant and actor Michael Peña during the festival to discuss their celebrated work on “Downton Abbey”, “The Day of The Jackal”, “Belgravia: The Next Chapter”, and the forthcoming “All Her Fault”.

SeriesFest will also host television icon Maury Povich, the longest-running daytime talk show host in history, as he returns to his journalistic roots in a special live taping of his bold new podcast, On Par with Maury Povich. In a compelling, no-holds-barred conversation with award-winning political journalist Jessica Yellin, Povich dives into the power of storytelling, the evolution of media, and the cultural moments that shape our world. This must-see event brings two sharp, seasoned voices together on one stage for a conversation that’s both timely and unforgettable.

"We're thrilled to unveil this year's incredible SeriesFest lineup, packed with opportunities for attendees to dive deep into the most captivating corners of episodic content!" say SeriesFest co-Founders Randi Kleiner & Kaily Smith. “Whether you’re passionate about groundbreaking new shows, the creative process behind your favorite series, or connecting with the people shaping the future of television, this year’s program is designed to inspire, engage, and celebrate the power of storytelling.”

Please find additional details for this year’s programming, including the previously announced competition lineup, at https://seriesfest.com/festival/.

PANELS

Innovation Talk with Erin Underhill, President of Universal Television

A one-on-one conversation with the President of one of the most successful television studios in the world with series including “Law & Order,” “Hacks,” “A Man on the Inside“ “St. Denis Medical,” “Loot,” “Bel-Air” and “The Four Seasons.”

Clips and Conversation with “St. Denis Medical”

Panelists: Eric Ledgin (Co-Creator/Executive Producer/Showrunner) and Justin Spitzer (Co-Creator/Executive Producer)

A Conversation with Warner Bros. Television Unscripted Executives

Panelists: Lauren Blincoe (SVP of Current Programming, Telepictures), Lisa Lettunich (SVP of Production & Operations, Warner Bros. Unscripted Television), Dan Peirson (SVP of Programming & Development, Shed Media), and moderated by Mona Kosar Abdi, Senior Correspondent at “Extra.”

The Evolving Role of Actors in Television

Panelists: Tawny Cypress (Yellowjackets), Mayan Lopez (Lopez vs Lopez), Jocko Sims (Grosse Pointe Garden Society), Lisa Ann Walter (Abbott Elementary)

Impact In Television with Carnival Films

Panelists: Gareth Neame (Chief Executive Officer, Carnival Films), Nigel Marchant (Managing Director, Carnival Films), Michael Peña (Actor, All Her Fault)

Leading The Narrative: Inside The World of Showrunners

Panelists: Carla Kettner (Showrunner/Executive Producer, Alert: Missing Persons Unit), Barbie Kligman (Showrunner/Executive Producer, Doc), Eric Ledgin (Showrunner/Executive Producer, St. Denis Medical), Audrey Morrissey (Showrunner/Executive Producer, The Voice), and Daniel Lawrence Taylor (Showrunner/Writer/Executive Producer, Boarders)

SCREENINGS“Art Detectives” - WORLD PREMIERE

Acorn TV

Panelists: Stephen Moyer (Executive Producer and Star) and Paul Powell (Executive Producer)

“Cooper’s Bar” - SeriesFest Alumni Spotlight Screening

AMC Networks

Panelists: David Conolly (Creator/Executive Producer/Writer/Cast), Hannah Davis (Creator/Executive Producer/Writer), Nicholas Morton (Creator/Executive Producer/Writer), Louis Mustillo (Creator/Executive Producer/Cast), and Rhea Seehorn (Creator/Executive Producer/Cast)

“Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy” - WORLD PREMIERE

Peacock

Panelist: Patrick Macmanus (Showrunner/Executive Producer/Writer)

“Hal & Harper” - COLORADO PREMIERE

Bad Bangs LLC and Small Ideas

Panelist: Cooper Raiff (Creator and Star)

“It’s Bruno!” - SPECIAL SCREENING

Netflix

Panelists: Slick Naim (Creator/Executive Producer/Writer/Star) and Molly Conners (Producer and Founder, Phiphen)

SPECIAL EVENTS

Live Podcast Taping of On Par with Maury Povich

Guest: Jessica Yellin (Former White House Correspondent, Founder of News Not Noise)

SeriesFest Soirée

“Impact in Television Award” presented to Carnival Films’ Chief Executive Officer Gareth Neame and Managing Director Nigel Marchant

Pitch-A-Thon

Panelists: Whitney Fuller (Development Executive, Monkeypaw Productions), Jason Hiro Kim (VP, Good Karma Productions), Lisa Ann Walter (Abbott Elementary)

Storyteller’s Live Read Directed by Denzel Whitaker

SeriesFest's Storyteller’s Live Read is a signature event bringing an unproduced television pilot script to life through a live table read. This year's pilot, Singh and Son, written by Vishnu Akella, was chosen by Pacific Electric Picture Company to receive a development deal with the company.

As previously announced, comedian Amy Schumer will open the festival with a one-night-only headline performance at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. She will be joined by comedians and collaborators Mia Jackson (“Life & Beth”) & Jaye McBride (“Inside Amy Schumer”).

SeriesFest: Season 11 is presented with generous support from the following sponsors: Canva, Once Upon A Time Productions, Liberty Global, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, Denver Film, Caz Matthews, Xfinity, and United Airlines, along with generous support from the SCFD.

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Lilly Wachowski, Anarchists United and ETCH wrap production of new comedic documentary series ‘CASSIE WORKMAN IS WITCHY AF’

March 31^st, 2025- (New York, NY) -Principle photography wrapped on March 29th on a new series being Executive Produced by Lilly Wachowski and Sarah Marie Flores for Anarchists United and Will Battersby and Philip Gelatt for Etch Productions, alongside Lawrence Mattis of Circle Management + Production.

Cassie Workman is Witchy AF is an adult comedic documentary series that explores the history and philosophy of occultism and magic. Using puppetry created by Direct Message and practical SFX make-up from Monster in My Closet (Smile 2, Hocus Pocus), the show is set in a fictional occult bookstore owned by the show’s creator and host Cassie Workman who leads us through a world of ritual magic, identity, demons, tarot, love, death and possible salvation. It covers such topics as Aleister Crowley, John Dee, the secret history of Hollywood, and Santa Muerte.

Cassie Workman is an Australian comedian, writer, musician and actor. Cassie entered the public eye after winning Triple J's "Raw Comedy" national open mic competition in 2009. She then debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and the following year was invited to perform in the Melbourne Comedy Festival's "Comedy Zone" showcase for emerging talents. Workman is known for her heartfelt and emotive storytelling, her incisive wit, and brutal deconstructions of the status quo.

This is the second series that Etch has financed and produced since its founding in 2024. Etch principals Philip Gelatt, Will Battersby and Morgan Galen King have the documentary series about horror writers First Word on Horror currently in release on Substack. Next up for the company is the distribution of a 1990s era cable-access show which it unearthed and will remaster and release in the Fall 0f 2025. The company is financing, producing and distributing unique animation, documentary and genre pieces that it hopes make the world a less dumb place.

The show marks the first to go into production for Wachowski’s new company, which is spearheaded by Sarah Marie Flores with Lawrence Mattis. ANARCHISTS UNITED STUDIOS focuses on elevated genre projects created by artists from underrepresented communities. AU is also currently in development on HELL FOLLOWED WITH US, an animated feature with Line Mileage and Trustbridge Entertainment.

Frederic Fasano (Mother of Tears, The Helpsters) is DP and Hannah Welever is taking on directing duties. Joel Goulet is designing and directing marionette puppet sequences for Direct Message. The show was shot entirely on location in Asbury Park, NJ at the Wolfe & Kron bookstore and Asbury’s oldest gay bar Georgies.

ABOUT ETCH

Etch is an independent animation and production company run by the award-winning trio of Philip Gelatt, Will Battersby and Morgan Galen King. Specializing in the provocative, intelligent and innovative, as well as fantastical and horrific, Etch seeks to put the dark magic back into moving images.

Etch has expertise in animation, documentary and feature production and a core philosophy of maintaining ownership and creative control through novel approaches to production and distribution.

For more information: etchstudio.substack.com
etchfilm.com / @etchfilm

ABOUT ANARCHISTS UNITED FOUNDATION

Comprised of ANARCHISTS UNITED FOUNDATION and its wholly owned subsidiary ANARCHISTS UNITED STUDIOS, A.U. is dedicated to creating a holistically integrated and sustainable economic and artistic ecosystem to support ARTISTRY, DIVERSITY and EQUITY in media.

‘FIRST WORD ON HORROR’ (ETCH) Docu Series from Award-Winning Author Laird Barron

Releasing exclusively via Substack on February 7, 2025

Director: Philip Gelatt
Featuring: Stephen Graham Jones, Paul Tremblay, Elizabeth Hand, Laird Barron, and Mariana Enriquez
Producer: Will Battersby
Director of Photographer: Sean Kirby
Composer: Peter Scartabello
Editor: April Merl
Sound Designer: Ben Cheah

FIRST WORD ON HORROR is a fifteen-part documentary series that profiles five of the finest horror writers working today.

Across multiple episodes, each author discusses their life, their inspirations, their philosophies, and their writing techniques while reading one of their short stories. As fact and fiction blend, secrets are revealed and the delicate alchemy that turns human experience into creative expression begins to emerge.

Award winning author Laird Barron talks about his unsettling childhood in Alaska.(ETCH)

KINGS OF VEGAS: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE RUNNIN’ REBELS HISTORIC LEGACY

Groundbreaking Documentary Marks the 35th Anniversary of UNLV’s 1990 Championship with exclusive Player-Driven Storytelling

March 31, 2025 (Las Vegas, NV) – In honor of the 35th anniversary of the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels legendary 1989-90 NCAA championship victory, The Real Story LLC and Hidden Empire Sports (HESC), the newly formed sports division of Hidden Empire Film Group (HEFG) are teaming up to produce a groundbreaking documentary that finally unveils the full story, directly from the players who lived it.

The four-part UNLV: Kings of Vegas documentary will explore one of the most dynamic and polarizing college basketball teams ever. It won’t shy away from the controversies surrounding the UNLV squad and will take an in-depth look at the rise of some of the most electrifying college players—Larry Johnson, Stacey Augmon, Anderson Hunt, and more. "All you've heard before are rumors. Now you hear the truth from Us, by Us. The only championship I've ever won was with the brotherhood at UNLV," declared Larry Johnson.

For decades, the Runnin’ Rebels unparalleled dominance, cultural impact, and the controversies surrounding their reign have been discussed and dissected by outsiders. Now, for the first time, the team itself takes center stage, reclaiming its narrative and revealing what truly happened on and off the court. "It's time that you heard this story from us. The story's been told before by people who don't know us. You hear the truth from us directly," emphasized Stacey Augmon.

The documentary will cover the wins, the losses, the pain, the controversy, the racism, and everything that went into building one of the most legendary teams in college basketball history. Former guard Brian Emerzian proclaimed, "The Kings were the REAL show in town!" UNLV: Kings of Vegas will also spotlight the incredible impact of Jerry Tarkanian, a coach ahead of his time, who revolutionized recruiting by tapping into the culture and giving elite players opportunities they otherwise wouldn’t have had. "We were kids in Sin City. How'd you think we'd act? We were kids but played and partied like adults," reflected Moses Scurry.

Randy Arehart and Phil Lopez from The Real Story, who will serve as producers, emphasized, “When we discussed with the team how they wanted to make this documentary, their response was 'Nobody has told our story or heard it from us...Now is the time!'”

Hosted by Hip-Hop pioneer Chuck D and Basketball icon Cheryl Miller, the documentary features an unprecedented roundtable where, for the first time in 35 years, all 13 players come together to reflect on their journey, triumphs, and the challenges that defined their legacy. “We are honored to tell this story from the perspective of the players who lived it,” expressed Roxanne Avent-Taylor, co-CEO of HEFG. “For too long, the narrative has been shaped by outsiders. This documentary will finally let the Runnin’ Rebels speak their truth.”

Framing the Runnin’ Rebels impact beyond the game, UNLV: Kings of Vegas will feature insight from cultural and sports icons, including Snoop Dogg, Jimmy Kimmel, Chuck D, Coach Krzyzewski, and Kenny Anderson, highlighting how this team transcended Basketball and left an indelible mark on American culture. “No one has ever talked until now—I guess the statute of limitations is over,” joked Deon Taylor, co-CEO of HEFG. “You’ve heard others tell this story, but you’ve never heard it from them—until now.”

Matt Barnes and Jelani McCoy’s All the Smoke will collaborate on the documentary, further strengthening the project’s connection to basketball culture. Damien “Big Percy” Roderick will serve as an Executive Producer through his company, Roderick Music Marketing. The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels were the epitome of the first-time basketball, hip-hop, culture, and lifestyle all merged into one perfect moment. They set the stage for the world we live in today, from basketball shoes to the way we wear our jerseys and socks, to everything shaping the culture. UNLV: Kings of Vegas is one of the most important basketball stories to be told, and Hidden Empire Sports is excited to produce this electric story. The film is currently in post-production and is set to release in Fall 2025.

Tribeca’s Inaugural Storytelling Summit from June 5-15, 2025

Where Vision Meets Possibility

We’re excited to announce a new addition to this year’s program: the Tribeca Storytelling Summit — a festival-within-the-festival for the entire filmmaking community.

The Tribeca Storytelling Summit is open to anyone with a story to tell. Badges are $250 and provide full access to the Summit’s programming June 5-15.

Find more details about the event at tribecafilm.com/storytellingsummit.

ACE Winners Announced for the 75th ACE Eddie Awards

Winners for Outstanding Editing In Film, Television and Documentaries were announced today, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Los Angeles at UCLA’s Royce Hall

American Cinema Editors (ACE) announced today the winners for the 75th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, recognizing outstanding editing in 14 categories of film, television and documentaries. The winners were announced at the live ceremony at UCLA’s Royce Hall.

Acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu received the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award, recognizing a filmmaker who exemplifies distinguished achievement in the art and business of film. Film editors Maysie Hoy, ACE and Paul Hirsch, ACE received Career Achievement Awards for their outstanding contributions to film editing.

A full list of winners for the 75th Annual ACE Eddie Awards follows:

BEST EDITED FEATURE FILM (Drama, Theatrical):

Emilia Pérez - Juliette Welfling

BEST EDITED FEATURE FILM (Comedy, Theatrical):

Wicked - Myron Kerstein, ACE

BEST EDITED ANIMATED FEATURE FILM:

The Wild Robot - Mary Blee

BEST EDITED DOCUMENTARY FEATURE:

Will & Harper - Monique Zavistovski, ACE

BEST EDITED DOCUMENTARY SERIES

Chimp Crazy (102 - Gone Ape)
Evan Wise, ACE
Charles Divak, ACE
Adrienne Gits, ACE
Doug Abel, ACE

BEST EDITED MULTI-CAMERA COMEDY SERIES:
Frasier (207 - My Brilliant Sister) - Russell Griffin, ACE

BEST EDITED SINGLE CAMERA COMEDY SERIES:

What We Do in the Shadows (603 - Sleep Hypnosis)
Liza Cardinale, ACE
Dane McMaster, ACE

BEST EDITED DRAMA SERIES:

Shogun (110 - A Dream of A Dream)
Maria Gonzales, ACE
Aika Miyake

BEST EDITED FEATURE FILM (NON-THEATRICAL):
Road House
Doc Crotzer, ACE

BEST EDITED LIMITED SERIES:
Baby Reindeer (104 - Episode 4)
Peter H. Oliver
Benjamin Gerstein

BEST EDITED NON-SCRIPTED SERIES:
Welcome to Wrexham (305 - Temporary)
Tim Wilsbach, ACE
Steve Welch, ACE
Michael Brown
Michael Oliver
Tim Roche
Matt Wafaie
Jenny Krochmal
Mohamed el Manasterly

BEST EDITED VARIETY TALK/SKETCH SHOW OR SPECIAL:
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (1103 - Boeing)
Anthony Miale, ACE

BEST EDITED ANIMATED SERIES:
X-Men '97 (105 - Remember It)
Michelle McMillan

About American Cinema Editors

American Cinema Editors (ACE) is an honorary society that has been championing the art, craft and business of film editing since 1950. Through signature events like EditFest Global, the ACE Eddie Awards and Invisible Art/Visible Artists, the organization celebrates the vital role of editors in storytelling and provides a dynamic global platform to illuminate the craft. ACE is committed to elevating the profile of film editing, fostering a diverse and inclusive community and educating future generations through a variety of active mentorship and scholarship programs. Through its programs, publications (CinemaEditor), podcasts (Editors on Editing, Global Editing Perspectives) and active educational activities, this collective of accomplished film editors is at the forefront of both preserving cinematic history while simultaneously preparing the next generation of film editors in a continuously evolving artistic climate.

2025 Oscar Winners: A Complete List

See the full list of the 97th Oscar Winners Below!

Best Picture Winners
“Anora” - WINNER
“The Brutalist”
“A Complete Unknown”
“Conclave”
“Dune: Part Two”
“Emilia Pérez”
‘I’m Still Here”
“Nickel Boys”
“The Substance”
“Wicked”

Best Actress in a Leading Role
Mikey Madison, “Anora” - WINNER
Cynthia Erivo, “Wicked”
Karla Sofía Gascón, “Emilia Pérez”
Demi Moore, “The Substance”
Fernanda Torres, “I’m Still Here”

Best Actor in a Leading Role
Adrien Brody, “The Brutalist” - WINNER
Timothée Chalamet, “A Complete Unknown”
Colman Domingo, “Sing Sing”
Ralph Fiennes, “Conclave”
Sebastian Stan, “The Apprentice”

Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Zoe Saldana, “Emilia Perez” - WINNER
Monica Barbaro, “A Complete Unknown”
Ariana Grande, “Wicked”
Felicity Jones, “The Brutalist”
Isabella Rossellini, “Conclave”

Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Kieran Culkin, “A Real Pain” - WINNER
Yura Borisov, “Anora”
Edward Norton, “A Complete Unknown”
Guy Pearce, “The Brutalist”
Jeremy Strong, “The Apprentice”

Best Director
Sean Baker, “Anora” -WINNER
Brady Corbet, “The Brutalist
James Mangold, “A Complete Unknown”
Jacques Audiard, “Emilia Perez”
Coralie Fargeat, “The Substance”

Best Original Screenplay
“Anora” Sean Baker — WINNER
“The Brutalist”
“A Real Pain”
“September 5”
“The Substance”

Best Adapted Screenplay
"Conclave," Peter Straughan — WINNER
“A Complete Unknown”
“Emilia Pérez”
“Nickel Boys”
“Sing Sing”

Best Animated Feature Film
“Flow” - WINNER
“Inside Out 2”
“Memoir of a Snail”
“Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl”
“The Wild Robot”

Best Cinematography
“The Brutalist,” Lol Crawley — WINNER
“Dune: Part Two”
“Emilia Perez”
“Maria”
“Nosferatu”

Best Costume Design
“Wicked” Paul Tazewell - WINNER
“A Complete Unknown”
“Conclave”
“Gladiator 2”
“Nosferatu”

Best Sound
“Dune: Part Two” - WINNER
“A Complete Unknown”
“Emilia Perez”
“Wicked”
“The Wild Robot”

Best Live Action Short Film
“I’m Not a Robot” - WINNER
“A Lien”
“Anuja”
“The Last Ranger”
“The Man Who Would Not Remain Silent”

Best Animated Short Film
“In the Shadow of the Cypress” - WINNER
“Beautiful Men”
“Magic Candies”
“Wander to Wonder”
“Yuck!”

Best Original score
“The Brutalist,” Daniel Blumberg — WINNER
“Conclave”
“Emilia Pérez”
“Wicked”
“The Wild Robot”

Best Original Song
"El Mal," "Emilia Pérez" (Clement Ducol, Camille & Jacques Audiard) — WINNER
“The Journey” from “The Six Triple Eight”
“Like a Bird” from “Sing Sing”
“Mi Camino” from “Emilia Perez”
“Never Too Late” from “Elton John: Never Too Late”

Best Documentary Feature Film
"No Other Land," Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, Yuval Abraham & Rachel Szor - WINNER
“Black Box Diaries”
“Porcelain War”
“Soundtrack To A Coup D’Etat”
“Sugarcane”

Best Documentary Short Film
“The Only Girl in the Orchestra” - WINNER
“Death by Numbers”
“I Am Ready, Warden”
“Incident”
“Instruments of a Beating Heart”

Best International feature Film
“I’m Still Here,” (Brazil) - WINNER
“The Girl With The Needle” (Denmark)
“Emilia Perez” (France)
“The Seed of the Sacred Fig” (Germany)
“Flow” (Latvia)

Best Makeup and Hairstyling
“The Substance” - WINNER
“A Different Man”
“Emilia Perez”
“Nosferatu”
“Wicked”

Best Production Design
"Wicked," Nathan Crowley, Lee Sandales — WINNER
“The Brutalist”
“Conclave”
“Dune: Part Two”
“Nosferatu”

Best Film Editing
“Anora,” Sean Baker – WINNER
"Conclave," Peter Straughan
“The Brutalist”
“Conclave”
“Emilia Perez”
“Wicked”

Best Visual Effects
“Dune: Part Two” - WINNER
“Alien: Romulus”
“Better Man”
“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes”
“Wicked”

Best live-action short
"I'm Not a Robot" — Winner
"A Lien"
"Anuja"
"The Last Ranger"
"The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent"

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