A Reminder List of all eligible motion pictures shall be sent with a nominations ballot to all members of the Film Editors Branch who shall vote in the order of their preference for not more than five productions.

The five productions receiving the highest number of votes shall become the nominations for final voting for the Film Editing award.

In accordance with Rule Two Paragraph 5, only film editors who hold principal position credit(s) shall be considered eligible for the Film Editing award.

Final voting for the Film Editing award shall be restricted to active and life Academy members.