Los Angeles, CA -- The Motion Picture Sound Editors announced the 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,” said 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 60th MPSE Golden Reel Awards Nominees

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

Best Sound Editing: Sound Effects, Foley, Dialogue, 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

Best Sound Editing:  Dialogue and Adr in a Feature Film

Argo
Beasts of The Southern Wild
Life of Pi
Lincoln
Moonrise Kingdom
Silver Linings Playbook
Skyfall
The Hobbit

Best Sound Editing:  Music in a Feature Film

A Cabin in the Woods
Argo
Django Unchained
Life of Pi
Lincoln
Skyfall
The Dark Knight Rises
The Hobbit 

Best Sound Editing:  Music in a Musical Feature Film

Joyful Noise
Les Miserables
Pitch Perfect
Rock of Ages

Best Sound Editing: Sound Effects, Foley, Dialogue, Adr and Music in a Feature Documentary

Bully
Climate Refugees
Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Marley
Searching for Sugarman

Best Sound Editing:  Sound Effects, Foley, Dialogue and Adr in a Feature Foreign Language Film

80 Million
Amour
Children of Sarajevo
Hypnotist
The Intouchables
Rust and Bones