ACE EditFest 2025

This year’s EditFest is designed to strengthen community connections & provide encouragement, while also offering valuable training for editors at every stage of their career.

 

EditFest Connect LA / August 23, 2025
$150 (plus fees) – 1-day in-person ticket to Saturday
$85 (plus fees) – ACE Member Discount Ticket

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EditFest Global / October 4, 2025
ACE Members/EditFest Global Subscribers: FREE
Non-Member Global Tickets:
$40 (plus fees) – virtual ticket for full day virtual event
$69 (plus fees) – virtual ticket for full day virtual event + EFG Membership, CinemaEditor Magazine print subscription
EditFest Global Tickets Coming Soon!


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EditFest Connect LA Schedule
In-Person, Los Angeles / August 23, 2025

* Complete list of panelists to be announced

Beginning at 10:30am
Welcome & Opening Remarks

Demo Practical Applications for Editors and BlackMagic/DaVinci Resolve

  • Demonstrations and insights into DaVinci Resolve tools, with real-world applications in professional workflows

Tough Topics in the Editing Room

  • Finding work and building new relationships in a challenging job market.
  • Standing out as a good hire through professionalism and collaboration.
  • Dealing with being replaced or replacing others – maintaining mutual respect.
  • Financial planning for freelancers – the importance of saving consistently.
  • Work/life balance – making choices that reflect your values.

Editing Across Genres

  • Challenges and techniques that change (or don’t) by genre
  • Moderated discussion with a diverse panel

Inside the Cutting Room with author Bobbie O’Steen and Pam Martin, ACE

Pam Martin is an Academy Award-nominated editor known for her work on major films such as King Richard, The Fighter, Little Miss Sunshine, and Battle of the Sexes. With vast experience in the industry, mentorship, and more, she brings deep insight into the art and discipline of film editing.

 Applying AI in Our Everyday Work as Film Editors

  •  Practical uses of AI tools in current editing workflows
  • Conversations around automation, creativity, and ethics
  • Panelists share firsthand experiences and case studies

 


Thank you to our generous sponsors

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