American Cinema Editors (ACE) is honoring filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Wicked) with the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award. It’s more than well-deserved, but fitting for a filmmaker whose musicals tend to highlight the beauty of graceful editing. In addition to Chu, ACE will also award career achievement honors to editors Maysie Hoy, ACE and Paul Hirsch, ACE. Both are legends in leagues of their own.
The honors are presented at the 75th annual ACE Eddie Awards on January 18th, 2025. “Jon M. Chu is a visionary filmmaker who has captivated audiences worldwide with his dynamic storytelling and innovative visual style,” said ACE president Sabrina Plisco, ACE. “From the vibrant energy of In The Heights to the sweeping romance of the groundbreaking Crazy Rich Asians, his films are a testament to the power of cinema to transport, entertain and inspire. The highly anticipated Wicked only adds to his exciting cinematic legacy. Jon embodies the spirit of innovation and passion that ACE champions, and we are thrilled to celebrate him at the ACE Eddie Awards.”
Chu, who grew up a Silicon Valley kid always interested in the cutting edge, indeed “embodies the spirit of innovation and passion that ACE champions.”
As for Maysie Hoy, ACE, she’s edited some absolute classics including The Player and The Joy Luck Club, not to mention some of the most successful comedies of all time for Tyler Perry. Paul Hirsch, ACE, is the editor behind Carrie, The Empire Strikes Back, and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, to name a few of many iconic films. The Academy award nominee is also the author behind an acclaimed memoir.
“Our Career Achievement Award recipients this year are extraordinary,” Plisco went on to say. “Maysie Hoy’s career exemplifies the dedication, artistry, and collaborative spirit that defines our craft. From her early days working alongside Robert Altman to her impressive body of work spanning decades, Maysie has consistently delivered exceptional storytelling through her editing.
And Paul Hirsch is a master storyteller whose editing has shaped some of the most iconic films in history. From the groundbreaking Star Wars to the thrilling Mission: Impossible franchise, his work has captivated audiences and inspired generations of filmmakers. American Cinema Editors is proud to celebrate these exceptional talents who have given so much to cinema through their work and so much to our organization through their dedication to giving back.”
