Career Achievement Awards to be presented to editors Maysie Hoy, ACE and Paul Hirsch, ACE
American Cinema Editors (ACE) will honor Jon M. Chu with the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award, recognizing an artist who exemplifies distinguished achievement in the art and business of film. ACE will also bestow career achievement honors to film editors Maysie Hoy, ACE and Paul Hirsch, ACE for their outstanding career contributions to film editing. All honors will be presented at the 75th annual ACE Eddie Awards on January 18, 2025 at UCLAโs Royce Hall where winners will also be announced in 13 competitive categories recognizing the best film editing achievements of the year in film and television.
โJon M. Chu is a visionary filmmaker who has captivated audiences worldwide with his dynamic storytelling and innovative visual style,โ stated newly elected ACE president Sabrina Plisco, ACE. โFrom the vibrant energy of In The Heights to the sweeping romance of the groundbreaking Crazy Rich Asians, his films are a testament to the power of cinema to transport, entertain and inspire. The highly anticipated Wicked only adds to his exciting cinematic legacy. Jon embodies the spirit of innovation and passion that ACE champions, and we are thrilled to celebrate him at the ACE Eddie Awards.โ
Chu joins a group of Golden Eddie award recipients including John Waters, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Spike Lee, Quentin Tarantino, Kathleen Kennedy, Christopher Nolan, Lauren Shuler Donner, Guillermo del Toro, Vince Gilligan, J.J. Abrams, Nancy Meyers, Martin Scorsese, Norman Jewison, Robert Zemeckis, George Lucas, and the Sundance Institute.
โOur Career Achievement Award recipients this year are extraordinary,โ Plisco went on to say. โMaysie Hoyโs career exemplifies the dedication, artistry, and collaborative spirit that defines our craft. From her early days working alongside Robert Altman to her impressive body of work spanning decades, Maysie has consistently delivered exceptional storytelling through her editing. And Paul Hirsch is a master storyteller whose editing has shaped some of the most iconic films in history. From the groundbreaking Star Wars to the thrilling Mission: Impossible franchise, his work has captivated audiences and inspired generations of filmmakers. American Cinema Editors is proud to celebrate these exceptional talents who have given so much to cinema through their work and so much to our organization through their dedication to giving back.โ
Past recipients of the ACE Career Achievement Award include some of the best and most beloved editors in the industry including Lynne Willingham, ACE, Don Zimmerman, ACE, Lillian Benson, ACE, Richard Chew, ACE, Alan Heim, ACE, Tina Hirsch, ACE, Thelma Schoonmaker, ACE, Janet Ashikaga, ACE, Craig McKay, ACE, Jerrold L. Ludwig, ACE, Mark Goldblatt, ACE, and Leon Ortiz-Gil, ACE.
Nominations for the 75th Annual ACE Eddie Awards will be announced December 11.
Peter Alsante Named Chief Creative Officer Of the community In New York
The community, a global creative agency, has hired Peter Alsante as chief creative officer, New York. He will be working in close partnership with the communityโs founder and CCO, Joaquin Molla.
Within the New York Office, Alsante will help lead creative partnerships with clients such as Volkswagen, Perfect Bar, Bath & Body Work, and more. He will be leading a team of talented creative teams who have been supporting these brands for many years.
โPeterโs work speaks for itself. Heโs an exceptional creative leader and I couldnโt be more excited to partner with him as he leads creative for our New York teams,โ said Molla. โPeter is strategic, approachable, and has the right creative sensibility. His talent, industry expertise, and ability to connect with culture and the new mainstream align perfectly with our agencyโs mission. He loves great work and building brands as much as we do. This is the beginning of a new chapter for us and I couldnโt be happier.โ
Prior to joining the community, Alsante spent two years working as an executive creative director at Grey Group NY. While at Grey, Alsante oversaw the Pringles brand, where he led the team to create the brandโs most successful Super Bowl campaign ever. Before Grey, Alsante began his career at BBDO, spending almost 17 years at the agency and growing from creative assistant to ECD, where he worked with a diverse range of brands. Alsanteโs work has been celebrated with numerous industry awards, including three Emmy nominations and two Emmy wins for his work with Sandy Hook Promise. His ability to inspire clients to create culturally relevant and talked-about work has earned him recognition across the industry.
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