ACE EditFest Global 2025

Virtual / Online / October 4, 2025

2025 EditFest Global Schedule

7:15 – 7:30 AM: Official International EditFest Introduction

7:30 – 9:00 AM: Global Editing Perspectives: A Collaboration with TEMPO and ACE
Editors from around the world discuss their career paths and workflow differences across countries

Moderator: Eoin McDonagh, ACE (Ireland)
Panelists:
Luisa Maria Martinez Arcaraz (Mexico);
Nitin Baid (India);
Sylvie Landra (France);
Simon Njoo (Australia);
Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir, ACE (Iceland)

9:00 – 9:15 AM:  Second EditFest Introduction
(Networking & Sponsor Expo.)

9:15 – 10:45 AM: In Sync: The Art of Picture and Sound Editing
Presented in collaboration with the Cinema Audio Society (CAS).

A discussion about the key creative partnership in filmmaking. This special collaboration between ACE and CAS brings together leading picture and sound editors to explore how their teamwork shapes rhythm, emotion, and storytelling on screen.

Moderator: Joshua Handler (Picturehouse 441)
Panelists:
Only Murders in the Building — Shelly Westerman, ACE; Mat Waters; Danika Wikke
Wicked: For Good — Myron Kerstein, ACE; Nancy Nugent; John Marquis; Jack Dolman

10:45 – 11:00 AM: Break (Networking & Sponsor Expo)

11:00 – 11:35 AM: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Chat with Legendary Editor Marcia Lucas
EditFest re-broadcasts ACE Presents: a rare conversation with Oscar-winning editor Marcia Lucas about her work on Martin Scorsese’s Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore

Moderator: Bobbie O’Steen (Author & Film Historian)
Panelist: Marcia Lucas

11:35 AM – 12:20 PM: Editing Essays for the Internet
An introduction to editing compelling video essays for YouTube and beyond.

Led by Tony Zhou and Taylor Ramos, the creators of the acclaimed YouTube channel Every Frame a Painting, this beginner-friendly session explores how to shape content for online audiences

12:20 – 1:15 PM: Closing Comments & Time for a Break
(Networking & Sponsor Expo)

1:15 – 2:00 PM: Live Break-Out Sessions (So Far)

Tony Zhou and Taylor Ramos of Every Frame a Painting answer questions live
Others TBA

2:15 PM Live Show Ends / EditFest Extras
EditFest Extra panels will be available ON DEMAND