Nominations 2024
Here are the nominations so far:
President
I would like to continue on the board, as I have been the CCE treasurer for the past 4 years. During that time, the CCE has maintained a solid financial standing despite unprecedented economic times. I am a member of the awards committee and have been busy with many projects helping the CCE to grow. I believe that between my history and current knowledge of the board operations, I would be an asset, and would like the opportunity to continue to serve the editing community as president.
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Lesley is a Toronto based, award winning feature film and television editor who has worked almost exclusively in animation — a medium that she loves!
She has been fortunate enough to work on many international hit shows including JOHNNY TEST, TOTAL DRAMARAMA, BIG BLUE, THE NUT JOB 2 , ARCTIC DOGS, SAUSAGE PARTY- FOODTOPIA and NIMONA.
Known for her comedic and musical timing, she is honoured that the CCE trusts an editor who works with bullfrogs, burps and bubble gum!
Vice President
Over the last two years I’ve loved being a part of CCE, and looked to engage in a number of different committees so far, including Events, Editcon, Awards, and the Member Engagement Committee. Being the Ontario chair also let me be a part of the board and get to know all the amazing people that make CCE tick. I’d like to take that experience into the VP role, which will give me the chance to be a part of my passion areas within CCE, including member engagement and new events to create an even stronger community.
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I have been a video editor for twelve years, first in New Zealand, then England, and now I’m settled into Canada. While in England, I ran the UK chapter of a grassroots post production social group called BCPC and I loved the experience. I’m planning to be based in Toronto for the long term future. (Canadian wife – Canadian life!)
Treasurer
I would be my honour to once again serve on the CCE board as your treasurer. I love the CCE! Helping the CCE support Canada’s strong and growing post production community the has been some of the challenging and rewarding work I’ve done, and I would love the opportunity to contribute once again. Also, as a new member of ACE in the US who often works on both sides of the border, I hope to assist in building bridges and forging new relationships between these two great organizations. Thank you for your consideration!
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Stephen Philipson, ACE CCE is an award-winning editor whose credits include the TV series RAISED BY WOLVES (HBO Max) from Ridley Scott, Bryan Fuller’s stylish series HANNIBAL (Gaumont/NBC), and indie favourites such as THE WILD HUNT, voted Best Canadian First Feature and one of Canada’s Top Ten by the Toronto International Film Festival, and GROWN UP MOVIE STAR, a prize-winner at Sundance. Never one to turn down an adventure, he once travelled to Sri Lanka to edit an epic Action/Romance about the Sri Lankan civil war (in Tamil and Singhalese) for a director who contacted him randomly over the internet. His most recent work includes the upcoming Peacock series LONG BRIGHT RIVER, starring Amanda Seyfried. Giving back to the editing community is very important to Stephen. In addition to teaching workshops and mentoring emerging editors, he served on the board of the Canadian Cinema Editors from 2016 to 2022, including four years as President.
Secretary
The CCE is an organization that brings together the editing community from all across Canada and I would love to be more involved with that. Being on the board would allow me the opportunity to exchange ideas and learn from others all while helping and contributing meaningfully to its success.
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Vanessa is a Vancouver based film and television editor with over 15 years of experience working on animated series and feature films. With a solid grasp of the animation workflow and narrative pacing, Vanessa brings her expertise and creative flair to help bring animated projects to life for audiences of all ages.
Sponsorship Chair
I am excited about the opportunity to join the Canadian Cinema Editors Association’s Board as the Sponsorship Chair. This role offers a unique chance to build meaningful partnerships that will support CCE’s initiatives and events, ensuring we continue to thrive and innovate as a community.
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I am a member of the Argentinian Society of Editors (SAE) and an associate member of Canadian Cinema Editors (CCE). Born and raised in Rosario, Argentina, I moved to Buenos Aires at the age of 21 to study Cinematography at “Universidad del Cine.” I began my career over a decade ago, editing the television series The Man of Your Dreams, directed by Academy Award winner Juan José Campanella. Since then, I have worked in the editorial department on numerous feature films, documentaries, and television series. From 2014 to 2017, I served as a professor of practice at “Universidad del Cine,” where I taught Montage, sharing my passion for storytelling with the next generation of filmmakers. In 2021, I moved to Canada and now reside in Red Deer, Alberta. Since then, I have been working remotely as an editor for Pipeline Studios, an animation company based in Hamilton, Ontario.
Events & Education Chair
I am a veteran film editor and an inagural memeber of the CCE.The focus of my work now is educating emerging film editors. I’m a film professor, consultant, and mentor. I’ve been active in the CCE having served on juries etc, but it’s time to be more active. I would be honoured to serve my peers in the capacity of Events and Education Chair. My goal would be to continue the good work done in this area by the CCE and further provide a variety of educational experiences for members of all levels of experience. Unfortunately, I am booked on Oct 5th. Please don’t let this scheduling glitch preclude a hardworking and committed member from serving his peers.
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Nick Hector CCE BFE is a Canadian Screen, HotDocs, Canadian Cinema Editors, Directors Guild of Canada, and Gemini Award-winning film editor of more than 150 films and programs. His work has been included in the Criterion Collection and screened at most major international festivals, including the Berlinale, Sundance, and TIFF. Nick is passionate about film editing education. He is an Associate Professor of film production at the University of Windsor and the Graduate Chair of the School of Creative Arts. His scholarly research explores the relationship between the craft process and artistic outcome in documentary film editing. Nick holds a Master of Arts in Media Education and a Doctorate in Fine Art.
Bilingualism Chair
I have been editing TV and cinema for the last 18 years and my interest for the Canadian Cinema Editors Association has grown stronger in the recent years. This year, I finally decided to become a member. By participating in a few annual activities and being on one of the jurys for the gala, I realized how much the need to connect with my peers has become more important now. Like all the members, I love editing and I want this craft to keep shining. I particularly want to share, build bridges and feel a sense of belonging in this community. In this spirit, having the chance to take part of the board of directors of the association that represents and celebrates us seems like a wonderful opportunity. I would be happy and very honoured to join the team as the Bilingualism Chair, a challenge that motivates me! Thank you for your consideration and looking forward to meeting you!
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Award-winning French Canadian filmmaker and editor, Annie Leclair has enjoyed remarkable international success with her directorial debut film Grounded (2020), which won awards at the Diversity in Cannes during the 74th Cannes Film Festival, at the 39th Festival international du Film sur l’Art de Montréal and at the Social Impact Media Awards in Los Angeles, among others. A self-taught documentary film editor for TV and Cinema for the last 18 years, Annie is known for her musicality and sensitive approach to storytelling, as well as her holistic vision of every production she gets involved in. In 2024, Annie is nominated at the Canadian Cinema Editors Awards for Best Editing on the feature documentary film GREYLAND (2022). Passionate and dedicated to her industry, Annie is a former board member of the Montreal chapter of the Women in Film and Television Association, Allia. A recipient of the American Still I Rise Films Fellowship Program, rewarding female documentary talents, Annie has directed and edited her second documentary film, Calmer Waters (2024), a long-term cinematographic project that she carried out with deep conviction.
Communications Chair
I’ve been a dedicated member of the CCE for the past four years and have had the privilege of serving on the board as the Communications Chair for the last two. With my background in the post-production industry and experience as a part-time post-secondary instructor, I’ve developed a deep understanding of both the needs of emerging editing talent and the insights of seasoned editors. In the upcoming term, my goal is to enhance our communication efforts to elevate the CCE’s profile, celebrate our diverse editing talent nationwide through engaging social media content, and foster further dialogue within our membership committee.
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Andrew Cromey is a Toronto based editor focusing on documentary and fiction editing. His most recent editorial works include Infiltrate (2024), Making Manson (2024), Gold Bars: Who the F**k Is Uncle Ludwig (2024) , Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe (2023), Take My Hand To Heaven (2023) and Shook (2019). Andrew is a story and character focused editor by letting the audience understand our characters by editorial pacing and purposely utilizing silent story beats that let the audience observe and develop the characters on screen. In addition to his film credits, Andrew produced the live music series U Music Sessions for Universal Music Canada, funded by the Canadian Media Fund and released on Vevo. He has worked with a variety of clients including CNN, Bell Media, 60 Second Docs, Island Records, OMNI Television and various other charities and foundations. Andrew is a current associate member and board member of Canadian Cinema Editors and the Alliance of Documentary Editors. He attended York University’s Film program and graduated in 2006 where he specialized in film and digital cinematography as well as non-linear digital editing.
Ontario Regional Chair
I have been a member of the association for a little over two years and have been involved in the committee that organizes EditCon. During this time, I have found a welcoming community that has encouraged and motivated me to pursue a career as an Editor. In return, I would be honored to be part of the board and contribute my experience and point of view to make this association even more vibrant than what it is right now.
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Alejandro Tello is a picture and animation editor who has worked in the industry for over seven years. He has been involved in a variety of projects ranging from animated shows for kids such as Clifford the Big Red Dog, to short documentaries like KAR (a recipient of the 2019 Air Canada Short Film Award) to assisting in scripted shows like the YA drama series Beyond Black Beauty. In recent years, Alejandro has taken an active role on the CCE EditCon committee to celebrate Canadian film editors.
British Columbia (including Yukon) Regional Chair
Since joining the board in 2022 I feel like I’ve been able to help grow the CCE community on the west coast and it would be my honour to continue serving the BC membership.
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Greg Ng is an editor based out of Vancouver, BC. Greg tries to maintain a balanced diet of both narrative and documentary editing, and periodically writes about himself in the third person. When his nephew recently asked him what editing movies was like, he said it’s just like playing with Lego, but with videos and emotions instead. Some recent credits include I’M JUST HERE FOR THE RIOT, BONES OF CROWS, and LONGLEGS
Western Canada (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nunavut & the Northwest Territories) Regional Chair
When I was first entering the world of post production, it was the relationships that I built and fostered that helped guide me to where I am today. If I were to be Western Chair, I’d use that as an opportunity to grow the community so members can feel supported and encouraged to continue learning and taking leaps (big and small) in their careers. It can be hard to leave the comfort of our personal bubbles which is why it’s so important to know there is a safe and open space for like-minded people to share ideas and try something new. Thank you for considering me as an option for Western Chair!
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Nathalie Massaroni is a Winnipeg-based editor and post production supervisor. After graduating from the University of Winnipeg’s film program, she gained experience in various roles on projects including Night Hunter, Siberia, How It Ends, and GONE: My Daughter. Nathalie got the opportunity to pursue her dream career — a professional film editor — when she joined Farpoint Films. Since then, she has edited features and series including Wintertide, Alter Boys, Seeking Fire, and Aberdeen (which premiered at TIFF 2024). In addition to her work as an editor, she is also a post production supervisor of more than 400 hours of television. Nathalie has also edited other short form series and films such as D Dot H, Tailor Made, and I Hurt Myself. If she’s not working on a computer, you can find Nathalie at the dance studio or sipping coffee with a cat on her lap.
Québec Regional Chair
Being on the board for the last few years has been an enriching experience. With Isabelle, I started to get a better sense of organizing events in Quebec. I hope to carry on what she does during her time off the board. And hopefully she can come back afterward.
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Xi Feng is a film editor based in Montreal. Having lived in China, Canada, and France, she has cultivated a unique blend of cultural and artistic sensitivity. Feng has worked as an editor on award winning films including “Clebs”, “Cette Maison”, “Caiti Blues” and most recently “Universal Language” which won the inaugural Audience Award at the Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes. Her filmography includes films premiered at prestigious festivals such as Berlinale, Cannes, Sundance, TIFF, Vision du Réel, HotDocs, etc.
Atlantic Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland & Labrador) Regional Chair
I am the current Atlantic Canada Regional Chair. Being on the CCE board gives me the opportunity to plan events in the Halifax area where members can socialize outside of the edit room. In my second term as Atlantic Canada Regional Chair my hope is to grow the Atlantic membership and continue to have exciting events that get editors out of their chairs.
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I am an editor that resides in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Six years ago I moved here with my family from Los Angeles thinking I could survive off of remote work. That’s worked out pretty well. I usually cut reality shows and in my spare time I hang out with my family or paddle around a lake in a kayak.
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