The Canadian Cinema Editors announces the recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award and Career Achievement Award
Toronto, April 6th, 2026 – The Canadian Cinema Editors (CCE) is pleased to announce that Annie Jean, CCE is the recipient of the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award. Didier Kennel is the recipient for the Career Achievement Award. The CCE will present these awards at the 16th Annual CCE Awards on May 22nd, 2026 at the Delta Hotel in Toronto.
Our full list of CCE Award nominees will be announced on April 13! Please visit our website for more information.
Lifetime Achievement Award - ANNIE JEAN, CCE
Scholarship recipient of the National Apprenticeship Program of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television in 1988, Annie Jean has never left the editing rooms since then, going from sound to image, from assistant to editor. As chief editor she has worked on more than 65 productions. Many have won awards both in Canada and abroad. She has been involved in sharing her knowledge through various editing courses and workshops in Montreal. Very much involved in the collective interests of editors over the last 25 years, she puts at the centre of her values solidarity among colleagues.
Career Achievement Award - DIDIER KENNEL
Didier Kennel, born and raised in Africa, became a freelance picture editor in 1985, and has worked in news, broadcast and specialized in Documentaries. For the past 26 years, Didier has been teaching Visual post production at Sheridan College’s BFTV, Media Arts, and the Journalism undergraduate programs, and in the post-graduate Advanced Television and Film Program. During his tenure he has trained over a thousand students in the art of picture editing. In 2008 Didier received the NISOD Award of Excellence. This international award was handed out in Austin Texas, for outstanding contribution to teaching, leadership and learning. Didier has also been an Avid Certified Instructor since 1994 and has successfully trained 100’s of professional editors on four continents.
About the Lifetime Achievement Award
This recognition is presented to an editor who has elevated the craft of picture editing, has contributed to the editing community and demonstrated a passion for editing.
About the Career Achievement Award
This recognition is presented to a member of the broader film community who has shown great support for Canadian editors and the editorial profession over the course of their career.
About the Canadian Cinema Editors (CCE)
The Canadian Cinema Editors (CCE) is a bilingual not-for-profit organization fuelled by the passion of its Canada-wide post-production membership. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our growing member base through cultivating an environment of learning, community and inclusivity. Ultimately, we are here to showcase our world-class talents at the forefront of the Canadian Film Industry and internationally.
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