The Awards were founded in 2021 and have developed from an online and online/hybrid event to this year’s first ‘live’ BFE CUT ABOVE AWARDS

The riverside red carpet event will take place at the BFI on London’s Southbank on;

Thursday 13th February 2025

BFE Cut Above Awards Ceremony, BFI Southbank

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The 2025 BFE Cut Above Awards ceremony will be held at the British Film Institute on London’s Southbank. 450 guests will be greeted on the red carpet, offered a photo opportunity in front of our sponsor wall, then into the Riverfront and Balcony Bars for a welcome drink and canapes prepared by Benugo.

The winners will be revealed live at the celebrity hosted ceremony in the newly refurbished screen, NFT1 - a state of the art screening room, with 4k cinema projector and Dolby 3D. The ceremony will be live streamed and available online following the event.

After the ceremony, guests continue the night’s celebrations in the reception areas, accompanied by a DJ. Dance the night away, get silly with props in the photo booth, or enjoy the evening river view from the Balcony Bar. Canapes, bowl food plus 2 drinks will be offered to guests.

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AWARD CATEGORIES:

• Best Edited Single Drama

• Best Edited Single Documentary or Non-Fiction Programme

• Best Edited Single Animation

• Best Edited Current Affairs

• Best Edited Series: Comedy

• Best Edited Series: Animation

• Best Edited Series: Drama

• Best Edited Series: Documentary or Non-Fiction

• Best Edited British Drama

• Best Edited British Documentary or Non-Fiction Programme

• Chris Crookall Award for Breakthrough Editor - Reflects BFEs’ commitment to encouraging emerging editors.

• Michael Johns Award for Outstanding Assistant Editor - First of its kind showcasing the often hidden yet crucial role of Assistant Editor.

• Lifetime Achievement Award - Honouring an Editor for their legacy and dedication to our craft.
  
  Following the Awards on 13th February, there will be a high profile breakfast panel on Saturday 15th February at Picturehouse Central. Hosted by Eddie Hamilton, ACE BFE, it will take a deep dive into the work of editors with a panel of BFE, BAFTA, Eddie and Oscar nominated editors.