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Entertainment · October 28, 2026

John Carpenter to Receive Filmmaker of the Year at ACE Eddie Awards

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Director John Carpenter is set to receive the American Cinema Editors' (ACE) Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year award at the 77th annual ACE Eddie Awards. The ceremony, which recognizes achievements in film and television editing, will take place on February 6, 2027, at UCLA's Royce Hall. Comedian Patton Oswalt will return as host. Alongside Carpenter's honor, editors Bonnie Koehler and Christopher Nelson will receive Career Achievement awards. The selection recognizes Carpenter's extensive career in horror and genre filmmaking, including influential titles like Halloween and The Thing.

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  • John Carpenter will receive the Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year award from American Cinema Editors (ACE).
  • The 77th annual ACE Eddie Awards will be held on February 6.
  • Patton Oswalt will host the ceremony.
  • Bonnie Koehler and Christopher Nelson will receive ACE Career Achievement awards.

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  • The awards ceremony will be held at UCLA’s Royce Hall.
  • The ceremony will feature winners across 14 categories for editing achievements.
  • John Carpenter is a filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and composer.

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