The American Cinema Editors group ACE announced its nominations on Friday [11]. The awards gala is set for Feb 16 in Los Angeles.

In contention for the 63rd annual ACE Eddie Awards are:

BEST EDITED FEATURE FILM (DRAMATIC):

Argo – William Goldenberg;
Life Of Pi – Tim Squyres;
Lincoln – Michael Kahn;
Skyfall – Stuart Baird; and
Zero Dark Thirty – Dylan Tichenor and William Goldenberg.

BEST EDITED FEATURE FILM (COMEDY OR MUSICAL):

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – Chris Gill;
Les Misérables – Melanie Ann Oliver and Chris Dickens;
Moonrise Kingdom
– Andrew Weisblum;
Silver Linings Playbook – Jay Cassidy and Crispin Struthers; and
Ted – Jeff Freeman.

BEST EDITED ANIMATED FEATURE FILM:

Brave – Nicolas C Smith;
Frankenweenie – Chris Lebenzon and Mark Solomon;
Rise Of The Guardians – Joyce Arrastia; and
Wreck-It Ralph – Tim Mertens.

BEST EDITED DOCUMENTARY (FEATURE):


Samsara – Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson;
Searching For Sugar Man – Malik Bendjelloul; and
West Of Memphis – Billy McMillin.