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Alexander Payne named Filmmaker of the Year by ACE

Published: 2/6/2012 6:15 PM

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It's been a busy season for Alexander Payne. Since releasing "The Descendants," which has gotten critical acclaim, Payne's gone on to win a number of awards. Adding another recognition to his belt, Payne was named the Filmmaker of the Year by the American Cinema Editors (ACE), according to Reuters. The award will be presented during the 62nd annual ACE Eddie Awards on February 18. "The Descendants" is nominated in the Best Edited Feature Film. "Alexander Payne is a consistently fresh, exciting voice in film," said a statement from the ACE Board of Directors, according to the news provider. "From the socially conscious and satirical 'Citizen Ruth' to the rich and poignant comedies of 'Sideways,' 'About Schmidt' and most recently 'The Descendants,' he is a filmmaker with unique vision and the ability to illuminate the humanity in every story he tells. We are delighted to recognize him with our most distinguished honor." "The Descendants" already won the Golden Globe for best dramatic feature and best actor in a drama. The film is up for five Academy Awards. Box art query died