LONDON – The British Film Editors presented the BFE Cut Above Awards 2025 last night at the BFI Southbank in London, marking the first fully-live edition of the annual awards, which honor excellence in film and television editing. The BFE Cut Above Awards are dedicated exclusively to the craft of editing, recognizing the exceptional work of editors across drama, documentary, animation and current affairs. This year’s event saw industry professionals gather for a red-carpet evening, with a welcome reception hosted at the Riverfront Bar & Kitchen, followed by the live awards presentation in the NFT1 auditorium.
Photo: Outstanding Contribution Award recipient Úna Ní Dhonghaíle ACE, BFE, and actor/director Sir Kenneth Branagh, who presented the award.
Poppy Roe hosted the event, which recognized talent in more than a dozen categories. The following is a complete list of winners:
Best Edited Single Drama – Conclave – Nick Emerson, ACE
Best Edited Single Documentary or Non-Fiction Programme – Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story – Otto Burnham ACE, BFE
Best Edited Single Animation – Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl – Dan Hembery
Best Edited Current Affairs – Ukraine: Enemy in the Woods – Kate Spankie
Best Edited Series: Comedy – Ludwig – Nikki McChristie BFE, Simon Reglar BFE
Best Edited Series: Animation – Bob’s Burgers Season 15 – Stephanie Earley, Jeremy Reuben, BFE
Best Edited Series: Drama – Baby Reindeer – Peter Oliver; Mike Holliday, BFE; Benjamin Gerstein, BFE
Best Edited Series: Documentary or Non-Fiction – The Traitors: Danny Harvey, Jason Hart, James Ralph, Noel Deiton, Steve Donlon, Jimmy Barnett, Aaron Kidd, Dan Basnett, Afton Mills, Nathan Lindley, Jack Hallam, Gary Skipton, Alex Wilkinson, James Moriarty, BFE.
Best Edited British Drama – Conclave – Nick Emerson, ACE
Best Edited British Documentary or Non-Fiction Programme – Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story – Otto Burnham ACE, BFE
Chris Crookall Award for Breakthrough Editor – Jamie Kataky
Michael Johns Award for Outstanding Assistant Editor – Jessica Medlycott
Outstanding Contribution Award – Úna Ní Dhonghaíle ACE, BFE
Founded in 2021, the BFE Cut Above Awards have evolved from an online event to a hybrid format, culminating in this year’s fully-live ceremony at the BFI Southbank. The awards reflect British Film Editors’ commitment to championing both emerging and established talent, celebrating the vital role of editors in storytelling.
