
The BFE Cut Above Awards 2026





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The awards will be announced on the 24th April.
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Q&A Editors Panel on 25th April hosted by Melanie Quigley BFE and Eddie Hamilton, ACE BFE.
Tickets for both events are available to members and invited guests
BFE Cut Above Awards Ceremony,
Picturehouse Central - 24th April
340 guests greeted on the red carpet, offered a welcome drink photo opportunity in front of our sponsor wall.
The winners will be revealed live at the celebrity hosted ceremony.
The ceremony will be live streamed and available online following the event.
Small plates and drinks will be served after the ceremony at the Picturehouse restaurant and member's bar away. Raffle prize winners will be announced towards the end of the evening. Prizes include EditorsKeys, Media Composer Ultimate licenses and more.
AWARD CATEGORIES:
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Best Edited Single Drama
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Best Edited Single Documentary or Non-Fiction Programme
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Best Edited Single Animation
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Best Edited Current Affairs
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Best Edited Series: Comedy
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Best Edited Series: Animation
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Best Edited Series: Drama sponsored by Netflix
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Best Edited Series: Documentary or Non-Fiction
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Best Edited British Drama
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Best Edited British Documentary or Non-Fiction Programme sponsored by London Sync
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Chris Crookall Award for Breakthrough Editor sponsored by Salon - Reflects BFEs’ commitment to encouraging emerging editors.
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Michael Johns BFE Award for Outstanding Assistant Editor sponsored by Blackmagic Design - First of its kind showcasing the often hidden yet crucial role of Assistant Editor.
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Outstanding Contribution Award - Honouring an Editor for their legacy and dedication to our craft.
BFE Q&A Editors Panels,
Picturehouse Central - 25th April
Complimentary Breakfast
Documentary Panel hosted by Melanie Quigley BFE
Guests: Kate Spankie BFE, Samuel R. Santana BFE, Philippa Edwards BFE, Jennifer Asheitu Hampson BFE.
Drama Panel hosted by Eddite Hamilton, ACE BFE
Guests: Zsófia Tálas BFE, Fiona Brands BFE, Quin Williams BFE, Fin Oates.
Demos of Blackmagic Design and Lucidlink latest updates fresh from NAB, throughout the morning.
The BFE Cut Above Awards are the UK’s only awards ceremony solely dedicated to celebrating the craft of editing.
British Film Editors is a non-profit association of film and TV editors and assistant editors mainly based in the UK
Our aims are to:
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Celebrate the art and science of film editing, in all its forms
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Champion the work of our established members and to nurture our new talent
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Promote the contributions that editors bring to the art of storytelling
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Bring together editing professionals to share their experiences and practices
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Forge and maintain links with similar organisations across the world
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Contribute to the development of an inclusive and diverse industry by welcoming and supporting members from any race, gender, sexuality, religion, age, ability and socio-economic background





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