The American Cinema Editors, an honorary society of motion picture editors, has named Professor Spike Lee Filmmaker Of The Year. He will receive their ACE Golden Eddie Award “in recognition of his distinguished achievement in the art and business of film.”

Speaking on their decision to honor Lee this year, ACE president Kevin Tent said, “Spike’s an artist who has entertained, enlightened and challenged us. But he’s not only a prolific director, he’s been a friend, producer and guidance counselor to countless young and emerging filmmakers. His generosity is an inspiration to us all. For these reasons and more, we at ACE recognize his enormous impact on the industry and are proud to present him with this much deserved award.”

Past recipients of the Golden Eddie include Quentin Tarantino, Kathleen Kennedy, and Martin Scorsese.

The award will be presented at the 71st annual ACE Eddie Awards on April 18, 2021.

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