Jan 18, 2013 3:53 PM

Director Ang Lee will receive the MPSE's 2013 Filmmaker Award

The Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) in Los Angeles announces nominees for the 60th MPSE Golden Reel Awards. Nominees represent the work of today’s most talented sound professionals and their contributions to feature film, television, animation and computer entertainment media from around the world.

“2012 was a spectacular year for sound,” says MPSE president Bobbi Banks. “We offer our sincere congratulations to this year’s Golden Reel nominees who, once again, have astounded us with their creativity and artistic excellence. We are very pleased to have this opportunity to recognize their dedication and tireless work in advancing the craft of entertainment sound.”

The MPSE Golden Reel Awards recognize outstanding achievement in sound editing in 22 categories encompassing feature films, television, animation, computer entertainment and student work. Additionally, at this year’s event, the MPSE will present its Filmmaker Award to director Ang Lee and its Career Achievement Award to Foley artist John Roesch.

The 60th MPSE Golden Reel Awards will be held February 17, 2013, at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites in Los Angeles.

The MPSE notes that this year, there is no Special Venue category.

The 60th MPSE Golden Reel Awards Nominees are:

Best Sound Editing: Sound Effects and Foley in a Feature Film
Argo
Django Unclaimed
Life of Pi
Marvel's The Avengers
Prometheus
Skyfall
The Dark Knight Rises
The Hobbit

Best Sound Editing: Sound Effects, Foley, Dialog, and ADR in an Animation Feature Film
A Cat in Paris
Brave
Dr. Seuss-The Lorax
Frankenweenie
ParaNorman
Pirates: Band of Misfits
Rise of the Guardians
Wreck-it Ralph

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