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2026 CCE Award Nominees

2026 CCE Award Nominees

The Canadian Cinema Editors is thrilled to announce the nominees for the 2026 CCE Awards. Join us on Friday, May 22nd, 2026 for an evening celebrating excellence in editing at the Delta Hotel in Toronto with our host Richard Crouse.

Ticket sales will open this Friday! Congratulations to all our nominees!

Best Editing in an Animated Pre-School Series

Bec Cranwick, Sophia Loffreda, Rachel Guergis, Kallan Treadwell & Sarah Fricker – SPIDEY AND HIS AMAZING FRIENDS: EP 412 – A SQUIRREL GIRL AND TIPPY TOE PIRATE ADVENTURE/KNIGHT AT THE MUSEUM

Charlie Jemmett & Travis Gagne – VIDA THE VET: EP 208 – THE MAMAS’ SPA DAY/JUNO’S NO NAP DAY

Gavin Ebedes & Ryan Mohammed – RUBBLE AND CREW: THE CREW BUILDS A GIANT SKATE TRACK

Paul Hunter, CCE & Katie Tomchishen – CARL THE COLLECTOR: EP 121 – THE GREEN PIECE/THE FUZZYWORLD BOOK OF RECORDS

Shawn Rocca – LET’S GO BANANAS!: EP 125A – WHISK3RS

Sponsored by: Canadian Cinema Editors

Best Editing in Animation

Lesley Mackay Hunter, CCE & Jeff Seibenick, ACE – SAUSAGE PARTY: FOODTOPIA EP 201 – NINTH COURSE

Rob Smith & Orion McCaw – LEGO DREAMZZZ: ENTER THE CYBER GAME EP 306 – INTERFERENCE

Vanessa Seecharran & Jeff Seibenick, ACE – SAUSAGE PARTY: FOODTOPIA EP 203 – ELEVENTH COURSE

Sponsored by: Canadian Cinema Editors

Best Editing in Competition / Reality

Elianna Borsa, Jessica Graore, Andrew Gurney, Pat Fairbairn & Mike Scott – TOP CHEF CANADA: EP 1206 – PULL UP A CHAIR

Kailey Birk – CANADA’S DRAG RACE: EP 605 – THE SHADE

Michael Tersigni, CCE – THE AMAZING RACE CANADA: EP 1101 – CANADA IS SOMETHING SPECIAL

Peter Topalovic & Holly Benson – PROJECT RUNWAY CANADA: EP 306 – STEP IT UP

Ryan Monteith, Michael Tersigni, CCE & Katie Awad – THE AMAZING RACE CANADA: EP 1110 – DOUBLE ROADBLOCK

Sponsored by: Boris FX

Best Editing in Documentary Feature

Eugene Weis, CCE – BAM BAM: THE SISTER NANCY STORY

Eui Yong Zong – THERE ARE NO WORDS

Greg Ng, CCE & Hart Snider – SAINTS AND WARRIORS

Mahi Rahgozar – SEARCHING FOR SATYRUS

Xavier Levesque – SIMPLE PLAN: THE KIDS IN THE CROWD

Sponsored by: Canadian Cinema Editors

Best Editing in Documentary Short Form

Brendan Mills & Martin Edralin – LA MAYORDOMÍA

Daniel Montiel – NERVES

Marie-Pier Grignon – QUIET STORM

Marie-Pier Grignon – RANG DU LIÈVRE

Sponsored by: Canadian Cinema Editors

Best Editing in Docu-series / Docu-drama

Amy Mielke – ABSOLUTELY CANADIAN – APEX- THE BLACK MASTERS

Katie Flach & Dan Hawkes, CCE – AN OPTIMIST’S GUIDE TO THE PLANET: EP 201 – PROTECT

Louis Chevalier-Dagenais – À LA POURSUITE DU RÊVE GLACÉ: EP 105 – LA BATAILLE DE L’ONTARIO

Rebecca Lessard – MICHELLE ROSS UNKNOWN ICON

Ryan Monteith, Chelsea Bennett & Ben O’Neil – 50,000 FIRST DATES- A TRUE STORY: EP 101 – BLANK SLATE

Sponsored by: Canadian Cinema Editors

Best Editing in Lifestyle

Andrew King – CELEBRITY IOU: EP 1002 – CAN JOEL MCHALE GET EMOTIONAL?

David Bitton – LA GRANDE ADOPTION: EP 104 – ADORA, LE SHORKIE

Guillaume Marin, Patrice Ouimet & Maxime Dumont – ON RAMASSERA DEMAIN: EP 310 – LA VÉRITÉ

Meagan Oravec – QUEEN OF THE CASTLE: EP 107 – KEEP CALM AND SCARY ON

Peter Topalovic & Ken Yan – DRAG BRUNCH SAVED MY LIFE: EP 101 – BLOOM BISTRO, BARRIE ON

Sponsored by: Canadian Cinema Editors

Student Merit Award

Announcing in early May

Sponsored by: Take 5 Productions

Lifetime Achievement Award

Annie Jean, CCE

Career Achievement Award

Didier Kennel

Best Editing in a Live Action Series or MOW for Children & Youth

David Bitton – BANA KONESANS: EP 104 – L’ORIGINE AFRICAINE DES MUSIQUES MODERNES

Fabiola Caraza – GANGNAM PROJECT: EP 210 – HERE COMES ASTRA

Heath Fashina – MITTENS & PANTS: EP 337 – PUPPY DETECTIVE & THE CASE OF THE SMELLY SMELL

Lisa Binkley, CCE – ZOMBIES 4: DAWN OF THE VAMPIRE

Sponsored by: IATSE 891

Best Editing in Feature Film

Isabelle Malenfant, CCE – OUT STANDING

Kurt Walker -BLUE HERON

Matthieu Bouchard & Isabelle Malenfant, CCE – LES FURIES

Sabrina Pitre, CCE – FINAL DESTINATION- BLOODLINES

Yvann Thibaudeau, CCE & Dorian Rigal-Ansous – MA MÈRE, DIEU ET SYLVIE VARTAN

Sponsored by: Meridian Artists

Best Editing in MOW

Arlein Wharf-Garcia – THE CHRISTMAS BABY

Daria Ellerman, CCE – MY SECRET SANTA

Gloria Tong – A HUSBAND TO DIE FOR- THE LISA AGUILAR STORY

Julia Blua & Peter Watson, CCE – TERROR COMES KNOCKING- THE MARCELA BORGES STORY

Saeed Vahidi – CHRISTMAS ABOVE THE CLOUD

Sponsored by: Canadian Cinema Editors

Best Editing in a Short Film

Arielle Skolnik – BRIEF SOMEBODIES

Justin Li – THE LITTLES

Maria Bykina – YEAR OF THE DRAGON

Michelle Szemberg, CCE – DISH PIT

Véronique Barbe, CCE & Charles Burroughs – THIS ISN’T HOW I PICTURED IT

Sponsored by: Canadian Cinema Editors

Best Editing in TV Comedy

Drew MacLeod – SHORESY: EP 406 – GO WHERE YOU’RE NEEDED

Isabelle Malenfant, CCE – DOUBLE JEU: EP 112 – LA FINALE

Jay Prychidny, CCE – WEDNESDAY: EP 208 – THIS MEANS WOE

Paul Winestock, CCE – MURDERBOT: EP 103 – RISK ASSESSMENT

Sophie Dumesny & Marc Fourreau – IMPROTÉINE EXPOSE 2025

Yvann Thibaudeau, CCE – CASSE-GUEULE: EP 101-102 DOUBLE FEATURE

Sponsored by: DGC Ontario

Best Editing in TV Drama / Mini Series

Christopher Minns – GINNY AND GEORGIA: EP 309 – IT’S TIME FOR MY SOLO

Lara Johnston, CCE – THE TWISTED TALE OF AMANDA KNOX: EP 102 – CI VEDIAMO PIÙ TARDI

Lauren Brandon – THE TWISTED TALE OF AMANDA KNOX: EP 106 – COLPEVOLE

Valérie Tremblay – ALERTES – PELLETIER: EP 106 – CHASSE À L’HOMME

Véronique Barbe, CCE – HEATED RIVALRY: EP 105 – I’LL BELIEVE IN ANYTHING

Sponsored by: Vanguarde Artist Management

Best Editing in Web Series / Digital Content

Andrea Novoa – PHANTOM LINE: EP 104 – UNRAVELING

Guillaume Marin – DENIS DANGER: EP 108 – THE END OF THE END

Mike Fly – DYING SECONDS: EP 101 – HAVE I TOLD YOU ABOUT THIS HOCKEY CARD?

Myriam Coulombe – COEUR VINTAGE: EP 204 – ORGUEIL ET GROS CLICHÉ

Zoé Guèvremont – FLEUR DE PEAU: EP 105 – SEVRAGE

Sponsored by: Canadian Cinema Editors

The Assistant Editor Recognition Award

Andrew Bukovac – WEDNESDAY

Geneviève Roberge – HEATED RIVALRY

Majda Drinnan – DMV

Paul Kwan – CELEBRITY IOU

Wesley Denkiw – THE TWISTED TALE OF AMANDA KNOX

Sponsored by: Insight Productions

With Thanks To Our Sponsors

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The Canadian Cinema Editors announces the recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award and Career Achievement Award

Post author By Raquel Graston
Post date April 6, 2026
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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.

Media contact:
Alison Dowler: Operations Manager
Canadian Cinema Editors – alison@cceditors.ca

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The Canadian Cinema Editors presents its 9th annual conference EDITCON 2026

Post author By Raquel Graston
Post date December 12, 2025

The Canadian Cinema Editors presents its 9th annual conference EDITCON 2026

The Canadian Cinema Editors (CCE) is pleased to present EDITCON 2026, the ninth annual conference on the art of picture editing, which will take place between February 6th to 8th, 2026.

The conference will host virtual events as well as in person events in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Edmonton, Halifax and Winnipeg. We are also excited to have another EditCon exclusive podcast episode! This will be a special release on January 1st and will be available to everyone!

Canada continues to demonstrate exceptional expertise in post-production — from editors and sound producers to VFX artists, our professionals remain at the forefront of global post production. Canadian post-production talent consistently sets the benchmark for quality, creativity, and innovation. This year, we are proud to highlight the significant impact of these contributions..

Post-production is where storytelling reaches its fullest expression — where raw footage is transformed into extraordinary cinematic experiences. EditCon 2026 celebrates the remarkable voices shaping the craft of post-production, both in Canada and abroad, and the outstanding work they bring to life.

This year’s event features a series of online and in-person discussion panels exploring the art and technique of editing across genres and mediums — from film and documentary to television and assisting. Participants are invited to connect, exchange ideas, and draw inspiration as we celebrate the creative power and global influence of post-production.

In addition to fascinating panels and a podcast, there will be a series of virtual breakout rooms as well as some exciting programming for our in person events. We will also have some amazing products to raffle off!

Confirmed speakers include:

Sandra Adair, ACE – BLUE MOON
Andréanne Cousineau – MISS BOOTS
Alexander Desouza – DISCO’S REVENGE
Keith Fraase, ACE – SEVERANCE
Sara Gauvin – FLORENT VOLLANT : INNU
Emily Gilhooley – LOVE ISLAND USA
Jesse Gillingham – YOUNGBLOOD
Amélie Labrèche – LE TRAIN
Joe Landauer – SEVERANCE
Lester Lubuguin – DAVEY & JONESIE’S LOCKER
Matt Lyon, CCE – YOUNGBLOOD
Brendan Mills – 100 SUNSETS
Ryan Mullins – YINTAH
Geoffrey Richman, ACE – SEVERANCE
Geneviève Roberge – HEATED RIVALRY
Mary Stephen, CCE – PALIMPSEST: THE STORY OF A NAME
Elad Tzadok – TREASURE OF THE RICE TERRACES
Kurt Walker – BLUE HERON

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. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. www.cceditors.ca

Media contact:

Alison Dowler: Operations Manager

Canadian Cinema Editors – alison@cceditors.ca

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2025 DGC Award Winners

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Dev Singh & Sandy Pereira – 40 ACRES

Best Picture Editing: Documentary
Pauline Decroix – THE NEST

Best Picture Editing: Dramatic Series
Aaron Marshall, CCE – THE HANDMAID’S TALE, EXODUS

Best Picture Editing: Movies for Television and Mini-Series
Julia Blua & Pete Watson, CCE – TERROR COMES KNOCKING: THE MARCELA BORGES STORY

Best Picture Editing: Comedy or Family Series
Sam Thomson (+1 editor) – NORTH OF NORTH, TOP OF THE WORLD

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Toronto Youth Shorts 2025

Post author By Raquel Graston
Post date November 9, 2025
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2025 Toronto Youth Shorts

The CCE are a proud sponsor for the Toronto Youth Shorts Festival. John Daniel edited SIDEKICKS and won the CCE Achievement in Editing Award. Congratulations to John!