A Recap of the 2023 Ellie Awards Sponsored by Ambience Entertainment

On Saturday, December 2nd, the 2023 Australian Screen Editors annual awards were held at the Australian National Maritime Museum, attracting editors, sponsors, and committee members from various parts of the country for a night of celebration.

The event, emceed by Lizzy Hoo and hosted by ASE President Danielle Bosenberg, was a fun night of entertainment, networking, and a captivating showcase of exceptional editing accomplishments. Distinguished editors and post-production professionals journeyed from different parts of Australia to witness 15 winners from a pool of 70 outstanding nominees awarded with trophies for their work.

Ambience Entertainment took pride in being a gold sponsor for this prestigious awards ceremony, notably presenting the accolade for Best Editing in Children’s Entertainment. A special acknowledgment goes to Daniel Oates, recipient of the Ambience Entertainment award, recognising his remarkable editing work on Barrumbi Kids Season 1, Episode 9.

A special congratulations to all nominees, winners, and accredited individuals who contributed to the success of the evening.

The full list of winners:

THE ASE AWARD FOR BEST EDITING IN CURRENT AFFAIRS

Angela Leonardi Australian Story: Getting Heavy

THE ASE AWARD FOR BEST EDITING IN SHORT DRAMA

James Taylor Mud Crab

 

THE SOLID STATE AWARD FOR BEST EDITING IN COMEDY

Annabelle Johnson Deadloch Season 1 Episode 4

 

THE DIGISTOR AWARD FOR BEST EDITING IN OPEN CONTENT

Sean McDermott Latitudes – Window

 

THE ASE AWARD FOR BEST EDITING IN A MUSIC VIDEO

Brad Hurt Drown – Kim Dracula

 

THE BLACKMAGIC AWARD FOR BEST EDITING IN A COMMERCIAL

Lily Davis RM Williams

 

THE ASE AWARD FOR BEST EDITING IN CORPORATE & BRANDED

Grace O’Connell Ovarian Cancer JILL

 

THE ASE AWARD FOR BEST EDITING IN TRAILERS AND PROMOS

Veina Yang The Last Daughter

THE AMBIENCE ENTERTAINMENT AWARD FOR BEST EDITING IN CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT

Daniel Oates Barrumbi Kids Season 1 Episode 9

 

THE ENDEMOL SHINE AUSTRALIA AWARD FOR BEST EDITING IN REALITY

Sam Hart Alone Australia Episode 1

 

THE ADOBE AWARD FOR BEST EDITING IN FACTUAL ENTERTAINMENT

Zoe Davis and Brian Hovmand Limitless with Chris Hemsworth Episode 2 Shock

 

THE EIZO AWARD FOR BEST EDITING IN DOCUMENTARY & DOCUMENTARY SERIES

Aleck Morton and Lydia Springhall Queerstralia Episode 1

 

THE BLUE POST AWARD FOR BEST EDITING IN DRAMA

Geoff Lamb ASE The Clearing Episode 1

 

THE AVID AWARD FOR BEST EDITING IN FEATURE DRAMA

Geoff Lamb ASE Talk to Me

 

THE AUDIO NETWORK AWARD FOR BEST EDITING IN DOCUMENTARY FEATURE

Steven Sander Volcano Man