ASE Ellie Awards 2026
The ASE Ellie Awards are turning 20!!!
Join us as we celebrate two decades of recognising excellence within Australia’s post production community.
The Ellies is our biggest night of the year where we celebrate incredible work over 18 categories, present our newest accreditees and honour an outstanding individual with lifetime membership. It is also a chance for you to catch up with colleagues and friends, and make new connections with the best in the industry.
You don’t need to be nominated to come! The Ellies is a night for the whole post production community. Whether you’re an Editor, Assistant Editor, Post Producer, VFX Editor, Colourist, or a student you are invited.
For those who can’t make the Awards in person, the ceremony will be Livestreamed (thanks to JMC Academy) so you can catch all the action at home.
Celebrating 20 Years
The first Ellie Awards started in 2006 with four awards (Feature Drama, Documentary, Television Drama and Short Film) and has since grown to encompass over 18 awards across many disciplines.
Our awards are judged by the best editors in the country, who bring their experience and trained sensibilities to every submitted entry.
“Many editing awards are given by people who may not always even know what an Editor does, much less what makes an outstanding edit. A lot of ‘a fast cut is a good cut’. Ours would be the only awards for Editors by Editors, the toughest room…”
Andrea Lang ASE
Want to know why our awards feature an Elephant? Click here for the story about how the awards came to be known as the Ellies.
Award Nominees
The Categories for best Editing include:
Feature Drama
Scripted Hour
Scripted Half Hour
Short Drama
Children’s Entertainment
Documentary Feature
Documentary & Documentary Series
Factual Entertainment
Reality
Current Affairs Program
News or Current Affairs Segments
Commercial
Corporate and Branded
Trailers and Promos
Open Content
The Technical Excellence Award that recognises the outstanding contribution of Assistant Editors, Post Supervisors and other supporting roles.
The Emerging Editor awards (Student and Early Career) recognise the brightest up and coming talent.
For the full list of nominees please refer to the ASE website HERE.
Accreditation
ASE accreditation recognises Editors who demonstrate a high level of craft and creativity in their work. Accredited Editors elevate their projects, contribute meaningfully to the community, and act as ambassadors for the profession.
The 2026 Accreditation recipients are:
NAMES TO BE REVEALED SOON
Life Member
Lifetime Memberships are presented to people who have, over a significant period of time, made a contribution to our screen industry in such a way as to have a positive impact on editing and Editors.
The 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient will be revealed soon.
Ticket Information
We’ve worked hard to keep ticket prices as low as we can so we can make the Ellies accessible to as many of our community as possible.
FULL | $140 | |
|---|---|---|
ASE MEMBER (10%) | $126 | |
ASE MEMBER EARLY BIRD (20%) | $112 | Ends Sunday 8th of November |
CONCESSION (30%) | $98 | Concession pricing is for students, pensioners, healthcare card holders, and seniors. Concession cards must be shown on request. |
AWARDS JUDGES & COMMITTEE MEMBERS (30%) | $98 | Requires discount code Ends Sunday 9th of November |
LIVESTREAM | $10 |
Prices include GST and all event fees.
ASE Members receive a discount on Ellies tickets. Each member can purchase up to two tickets at the discounted price.
Early Bird Price ends on Sunday 8th of November.
There are a select number of tickets reserved for underrepresented groups. To apply for these please fill in this form.
If you have served as a judge or a committee member then you are eligible for an additional discount. You should have received an email with a special code to use at checkout. If you are having issues, please contact Lily at office@screeneditors.com.au
What's Included
Your ticket price includes
Entry to the Ellie Awards,
Food and beverage at the Awards,
Entry to the official After Party
20th Anniversary Commemorative Pin
Livestream
Thanks to the support of JMC Academy and their students the Ellie awards will be livestreamed.
The livestream ticket will give you access to watch the comfort of your own home. You will receive your link to watch the day before.
Essential Details
Time
Doors open 5pm. Ceremony starts at 6pm.
Location
Ellies
NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre
37 Reservoir St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Afterparty
Information to be shared closer to the day.
Accessibility Notes
Please indicate any needs or requirements when booking your ticket so we can ensure your awards night goes smoothly.
Entrances: Both building entrances located on Mary Street and Reservoir Street are fully accessible, with the Mary Street entrance recommended as the best drop-off point for taxis or ride-shares.
Moving Between Levels: Internal passenger lifts service all floors of the venue.
Restrooms: Accessible bathrooms are available on all levels of the centre.
Auditorium & Seating: The main auditorium features dedicated wheelchair seating spaces near the front, lift access, and an installed hearing loop system for hearing-impaired guests.
Signage: Tactile and Braille signage is installed in select areas throughout the building.
Quiet Space: There will be a designated quiet space for people to take a break during the event.
Hotel Discounts
The NSW Teachers Federation has discounts with the following hotel brands that our members may use:
Rydges Hotel
For 15% off, use Block ID: 247175 (Guests must call or email to receive this discount)
Veriu Hotel
For 15% off, use corporate code: NSWTFCC
57 Hotel
For 20% off, use: NSWTF2026
ADGE Hotel and Residence
For 15% off, use: NSWTF15
FAQs
- What time do doors open?
Doors open at 5pm. Food and Drinks are available upon arrival so don’t be late.
- When does the ceremony start?
The ceremony starts at 6pm and goes for 2 hours.
- What time is the after party?
The After Party starts at 10pm. The venue closes at 3am.
- What Is the dress code?
The Dress code for the Ellies is Semi Formal.
- Where can I find my discount code?
Awards Judges and Committee members will be emailed this code so look for an email from office@screeneditors.com.au
You do not need a code for ASE member pricing.
- What are the transport options to get to the events?
The NSW Teachers Federation Convention Centre is located very near Central Station so there are a lot of transport options to get there.
We highly recommend you take public transport to the awards as parking can be limited or expensive.
For timetables, trip planning and other public transport service information call the Transport Infoline on 131 500 or visit www.131500.info
Train/Light Rail: The closest train station/light rail stop is Central (5 minute walk).
Bus: There are many bus stops in the vicinity.
Parking - Street Parking or Goulburn Street, Sydney Car Park (7 minute walk)101 Goulburn Street, Sydney NSW 2000
- What food or drinks are being provided?
Ellie Awards - This is a fully catered event with food and beverage included in your ticket. When you purchase your ticket there will be an option to list your dietary requirements so that we can accurately plan.
No food or drinks are allowed in the Auditorium. Water in a sealed container is permitted.
After Party - Food and beverages for the After Party are not part of your event ticket. Drinks can be purchased at the bar.
- What happens if I have dietary requirements?
Make sure you provide this information when you purchase your ticket. Then make your requirements known when you arrive on the night.
- Are there allocated seats or tables at the Ellies?
There is no allocated seating so you are free to sit where there is free space.
- When will I receive a link for the livestream?
You will receive a link for the livestream the day before the event.
- I'm not nominated for an award, can I still attend The Ellies?
We encourage all of our members to come and celebrate with us the 20th Anniversary of the Ellie Awards and support all of our nominees, accreditees, and life member. This is the biggest post production party of the year and a fantastic way to finish off the year.
- I don’t know anyone and I am nervous about attending on my own.
You’re definitely not the only one. We know walking into an event where you don’t know many people can be intimidating, but the Ellies are a great opportunity to meet other people working across post-production. If you’d like to meet some people beforehand, come along to one of our free social events.
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The ASE is grateful to it's sponsors, whose support makes the Ellie Awards possible.
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