Kevin Costner ‘s gotten a lot of attention for his projects this year — including his unseen exit from “Yellowstone” when it returned for the rest of its fifth season — and now the Motion Picture Sound Editors ( MPSE ) is singling him out for his attention to sound. The premier organization of entertainment sound editing professionals announced November 20 that Costner will receive the 2025 MPSE Filmmaker Award, bestowed annually to a filmmaker of distinction, during the 72nd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards on Sunday, February 23, 2025, in Los Angeles. The Filmmaker Award goes to someone outside the sound community who demonstrates a strong appreciation and understanding of the impact sound editing has on a project.
Additionally, the organization announced that supervising sound editor Greg Hedgepath will receive the Career Achievement Award during the gala at the Ebell Theatre. That award goes to a person whose career has created a significant impact on the sound community. “Kevin Costner has captivated audiences with his powerful storytelling throughout his illustrious career,” MPSE president David Barber said in a statement.
“From epic Westerns to poignant dramas, his use of sound as an integral component of his cinematic storytelling has stirred our emotions and immersed viewers in the worlds he’s created for decades. This passion for sound is abundantly clear in his latest ambitious project, the Horizon saga. We are thrilled to honor him with the Filmmak.