 MOTION PICTURE SOUND EDITORS (MPSE) ANNOUNCES DATES FOR THE 74TH & 75TH ANNUAL MPSE GOLDEN REEL AWARDS
Recognizing outstanding achievement in sound editing and foley artistry in film, television, and game sound, the 74th Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards is slated for Sunday, March 7, 2027, in Los Angeles at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre
The 75th Anniversary Diamond Celebration will take place on Sunday, February 27, 2028, also in Los Angeles at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre
Los Angeles, Calif. – April 10, 2026 – The Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE), the premier organization for entertainment sound editing professionals since 1953, today announced that the 74th and 75th Annual Golden Reel Awards will be held on Sunday, March 7, 2027 and Sunday, February 27, 2028 respectively. Both ceremonies will take place at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. A detailed submissions and voting timeline will be released in the coming weeks for the 74th ceremony.
"The dates for the 2027 and 2028 Motion Picture Sound Editors' Golden Reel Awards have been set! We are thrilled and eagerly anticipate our annual gathering to honor the year's accomplishments in sound editing, sound design, music editing, and foley artistry," said MPSE President David Barber. "Gathering with our colleagues from around the globe to celebrate their artistic achievements is always a highlight of the year. We are especially excited to already be looking ahead to our 75th Annual Awards, the Diamond Celebration in 2028." In addition to presenting awards in competitive categories recognizing outstanding achievement in sound editing and foley artistry in film, television and game sound, the MPSE also presents two honorary awards annually: the MPSE Filmmaker Award and the MPSE Career Achievement Award, the recipients of which will be announced later this year. The 2026 honorees were Kathleen Kennedy and Mark Mangini, respectively.
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MPSE ANNOUNCES NOMINATIONS FOR THE 73RD ANNUAL MPSE GOLDEN REEL AWARDS
Recognizing outstanding achievement in sound editing and foley artistry across film, television and gaming, the 73rd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards will be held Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Los Angeles
Kathleen Kennedy to receive the MPSE Filmmaker Award and Supervising Sound Editor Mark Mangini to receive the Career Achievement Award
Los Angeles, Calif. – Jan. 12, 2026 –Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE), the premier organization of entertainment sound editing professionals since 1953, announced today the nominations for the 73rd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards, honoring outstanding achievement in sound editing, sound design, music editing and foley artistry in film, television and gaming. Winners will be announced at the annual gala on March 8, 2026, at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. Please find a full list of nominations below.
As previously announced, two honorary awards will also be presented at the gala: Kathleen Kennedy will receive the 2026 Filmmaker Award, and supervising sound editor Mark Mangini will receive the Career Achievement Award.
73RD ANNUAL MPSE GOLDEN REEL AWARDS NOMINATIONS
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KATHLEEN KENNEDY TO BE HONORED WITH THE MPSE FILMMAKER AWARD PRESENTED BY THE MOTION PICTURE SOUND EDITORS (MPSE) AND MARK MANGINI TO RECEIVE THE MPSE CAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
73rd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards Set for Sunday, March 8, 2026 in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Calif. – Dec. 17, 2025 – Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE), the premier organization of entertainment sound editing professionals since 1953, will present renowned filmmaker Kathleen Kennedy with the 2026 MPSE Filmmaker Award, bestowed annually to a filmmaker of distinction, and Supervising Sound Editor Mark Mangini will receive the Career Achievement Award for his prolific career in sound editing. Both awards will be presented during MPSE’s 73rd Annual Golden Reel Awards Gala on March 8, 2026 at the Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles.
The MPSE Filmmaker Award is bestowed upon an individual outside the sound community whose career has demonstrated a great appreciation and understanding of the impact of sound editing. The MPSE Career Achievement Award is presented to a person whose career has made a significant impact on the sound community through exemplary work, service, or leadership.
“The Motion Picture Sound Editors are thrilled to honor Kathleen Kennedy with this year's 2025 Filmmaker Award,” stated MPSE president David Barber. “Her pioneering work has inspired, supported, and influenced countless filmmakers worldwide. Kathleen's legacy defies generational constraints. Through the stories she has brought to the screen, her impact on art and culture will endure—entertaining, educating, and moving future generations.”
“Mark Mangini stands among the true giants of sound,” Barber continued. “His career spans six decades and is a masterclass in creativity, innovation, and emotional resonance. Mark’s work continually pushes the boundaries of what sound can achieve in storytelling. He is a visionary artist, a dedicated collaborator, and an inspiration to sound editors worldwide. This award is a testament to the indelible mark he has made on the art and craft of sound.”
Submissions for The Golden Reel Awards are open now through December 1, 2025. Nominations will be announced January 12, 2026.
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Motion Picture Sound Editors Announces 2025 Board of Directors Election Results
Los Angeles, CA – December 9, 2025 – Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) is proud to announce the results of its 2025 Board of Directors election.
David Barber, MPSE, has been re-elected to serve as President for an additional two-year term. The current Vice President, Eric Marks, MPSE, is stepping down after the 73rd MPSE Golden Reel Awards on March 8, 2026. Current board member Korey Pereira, MPSE, will step in as interim Vice President to complete his final year. Pereira is an Emmy and Golden Reel Award-winning Dialogue Editor for Stranger Things, and Head of Audio for the University of Texas at Austin's Moody College of Communications Department of Radio-Television-Film. Brent Findley, MPSE, has been elected to be Secretary, and Vickie Sampson, MPSE, has been elected to the Retired seat.
“It is a great honor to represent the Motion Picture Sound Editors in this capacity once more,” stated MPSE president David Barber. “I am privileged to work with this board of directors and our Executive Director, Tracie Costabile. They are all such enthusiastic, pro-active champions of sound. I look forward to building on the programs and initiatives we've put in motion these past few years.”
Notably, this newly elected Board of Directors includes members from a wide variety of countries and states, reflecting MPSE’s diverse membership across 44 countries and 6 continents.
Full election results below.
Returning Board Directors:
- Peter Albrechtsen (Denmark)
- Baylon Fonseca (India)
- Kevin Howard (Canada)
- Mark Lanza (US - CA)
- Tim Muirhead (Canada)
New Board Directors:
- Alex Borquez (US - CA)
- Timothy Day (US - PA)
- Nicholas Papaleo (US - CA)
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MPSE ANNOUNCES AWARDS CALENDAR FOR THE 2026 GOLDEN REEL AWARDS
Recognizing outstanding achievement in sound editing, music editing and foley artistry in film, television and game audio, the 73rd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards is slated for
Sunday, March 8, 2026 in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Calif. – Aug. 13, 2025 – Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE), the premier organization of entertainment sound editing professionals since 1953, today announced the detailed submissions and voting timeline for the 73rd Annual Golden Reel Awards. The MPSE Golden Reel Awards will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Los Angeles.
73rd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards Submissions & Voting Timeline
- September 1, 2025 - Submissions Open
- October 31, 2025 - Verna Fields Student Award Submissions Close
- December 1, 2025 - Submissions Close
- December 10, 2025 - Nomination Voting Opens
- January 2, 2026 - Nomination Voting Closes
- January 12, 2026 - Nominees Announced
- February 1, 2026 - Blue Ribbon Judging Opens
- March 1, 2026 - Blue Ribbon Judging Closes
- March 8, 2026 - 73rd Golden Reel Awards and Gala
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MPSE Bans Generative A.I. Sound from Golden Reel Award Eligibility
Los Angeles, Calif. – June 12, 2025 – The Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) has always promoted and will continue to value the human endeavor of artistic creation. Our Golden Reel Award honors people who utilize their skills and artistry to push the boundaries of storytelling through sound.
We support and prize technological advances that assist artists in their creations. However, standards for the legal and ethical use of Generative A.I. have yet to be established and are far from being accepted broadly. What we choose to promote as award-worthy points to how much we value the human endeavor of artistic creation.
Because of these concerns and our organization’s mission to uphold and celebrate the creative human endeavor of sound and music editorial, sound design, and Foley artistry, the MPSE will not be accepting projects for awards consideration where Generative A.I. is used to create elements for the final soundtrack. Golden Reel Award qualification rules are being updated and will be published on our website soon.
As the industry evolves to adopt tools and techniques, current or yet to be developed, our board of directors and the A.I. Committee are poised to evolve our stance on this issue, ensuring we adhere to our mission. We remain open to what the technological future may bring in support of the humans working in the craft of sound editorial.
“It is an enormous question to ask: how much of our humanity are we willing to give away to technology, especially in the arts? The time to ponder that question, set up boundaries, and guide how A.I. is assimilated into our workflow and lives, was yesterday. The dam of A.I. has broken, and the waters are upon us. Choosing what we embrace as award-worthy filmmaking is a way of diverting those waters while we grapple with this exponential change. As A.I. technology infiltrates and permeates our industry, rules and accepted practices for its use need to emerge that keep artists at the forefront.” - David Barber, MPSE President
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 MPSE ANNOUNCES WINNERS
FOR THE 72ND ANNUAL MPSE GOLDEN REEL AWARDS
Recognizing outstanding achievement in sound editing and foley artistry in film, television and gaming, the 72nd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards was held Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 in Los Angeles.
Kevin Costner received the MPSE Filmmaker Award and Supervising Sound Editor Greg Hedgepath received the Career Achievement Award
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The MPSE has donated to the Entertainment Community Fund’s Los Angeles Fire Relief fund.
The ECF is a four-star charity dedicated to giving financial relief to arts and entertainment professionals in need.
The MPSE will be matching donations up to a total of $50,000.
Click here to donate
If you have been impacted by the fires and need financial assistance:
Apply to ECF here
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MPSE ANNOUNCES NOMINATIONS
FOR THE 72ND ANNUAL MPSE GOLDEN REEL AWARDS
Recognizing outstanding achievement in sound editing and foley artistry in film, television and gaming, the 72nd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards will be held Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 in Los Angeles.
Kevin Costner to receive the MPSE Filmmaker Award and
Supervising Sound Editor Greg Hedgepath to receive the Career Achievement Award
Los Angeles, Calif. – Jan. 6, 2025 – Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE), the premier organization of entertainment sound editing professionals since 1953, announced today the nominations for the 72nd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards, honoring outstanding achievement in sound editing, sound design, music editing and foley artistry in film, television and gaming. Winners will be announced at the annual gala on February 23, 2025 at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Hector Elizondo, Adam Arkin, Timothy Olyphant and Walton Goggins among Presenters for the 71st Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards
The 71s MPSE Golden Reel Awards will take place on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles.
HOLLYWOOD—February 8, 2024 — Emmy Award winning actor Hector Elizondo will be among the presenters at the Motion Picture Sound Editors’ 71st MPSE Golden Reel Awards. In-person presenters will also include Michael O'Neill (Dallas Buyers Club, Transformers) and FX Network Chairman John Landgraf. Patton Oswalt returns as host.
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Motion Picture Sound Editors Announces Waive Member Dues In Response To Strikes
HOLLYWOOD – August 11, 2023 – In consideration of the ongoing strikes by SAG/AFTRA and the WGA, the board of the Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) has voted unanimously to waive dues payments for its members for the current year. As with other below-the-line talent, sound editors have been profoundly impacted by the stoppage of film and television production. The board is making this gesture in support of its members, many of whom are currently out of work, and to help them avoid having to make the difficult choice of maintaining their membership while experiencing economic hardship.
“We want our members to remain actively involved in our organization, and able to attend our educational seminars, Sound Advice webinars, and other events,” says MPSE President Mark A. Lanza. “We want our members to continue to hone their skills so that, once the strikes are settled, they can return to work at the top of their game as premier sound artists. Our mission is to promote our members and the craft of entertainment sound. Waiving dues at this challenging time is fully in keeping with that mission.”
MPSE is not union affiliated and has no position on the strike but they look forward to a quick and amicable resolution so that all parties can return to the work they love.
MPSE members who have not paid 2023 – 2024 membership dues will have them waived. Members who have already paid will have their dues credited to the following year.
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