Best Edited Feature Film (Dramatic) category is for films of all genres (including musicals) whose main intent is dramatic, that which is generally serious, emotional, tragic, epic or historic. This category is for feature films that have premiered and screened theatrically.
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Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy) category is for films of all genres (including musicals) whose main intent is humorous and comedic, which is to make the audience laugh. A dramatic film that has a few jokes in it is not a comedy. If the film you are submitting is a serious film about a dramatic subject and not a comedy, please DO NOT submit in this category. This category is for feature films that have premiered and screened theatrically.
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Best Edited Animated Feature Film category is for animated feature films that have premiered and screened theatrically.
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Animation – Non-Theatrical category is for animated non-theatrical that have premiered on television or which are digitally streamed.
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Best Edited Documentary (Feature) category is for documentary films that have premiered and screened theatrically.
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Best Edited Documentary (Non-Theatrical) category is for films or series that have premiered on television or which are digitally streamed. This category is for films or series that “venture out into the world” and record “life as it happens.” Please do not submit non-scripted or reality TV programs in this category, nor films that have been previously submitted in Documentary Feature (theatrical) category.
Best Editing of a Variety Talk/Sketch Show or Special category (includes all of the late-night shows) and variety sketch series or variety specials.
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