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Productions captured on Kodak film during the 2025–2026 awards season span feature films, television, and independent projects, from established auteurs to first-time directors. They include Oscar nominees “Bugonia,” “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” “Jurassic World Rebirth,” “Marty Supreme,” “One Battle After Another,” “Sentimental Value,” “Sinners,” “Sirat,” “The Smashing Machine,” and the live action short film “The Singers.”
But on March 2, the 8th Annual Kodak Film Awards will take place at the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Clubhouse in Hollywood at an invitation-only event honoring Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Joachim Trier, Kristen Stewart, Patricia Keighley of IMAX, Salomon Ligthelm, and “Fallout.”
Kristen Stewart will be honored with the Debut Feature Award for her directorial debut, “The Chronology of Water.” The award recognizes first-time filmmakers who bring a distinctive voice and vision to their inaugural feature. Past recipients of the First Feature Award include Céline Song, Michael Morris, and Melina Matsoukas.
Filmmaker Joachim Trier will receive the Auteur Award, which recognizes motion picture artists who have created critically acclaimed work and remain steadfast in their artistic process. His latest film, “Sentimental Value,” was awarded the prestigious Grand Prix at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and has since garnered nine Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best International Feature. This follows the global success of his previous feature, “The Worst Person in the World,” which earned Trier an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay and two BAFTA nominations for Best International Film and Best Actress.
Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw will receive the Lumière Award in recognition of her exceptional contributions to the art of cinematography. Kodak has supported and collaborated with Arkapaw on recent projects, including “Sinners,” which received 16 Academy Award nominations; as well as “The Last Showgirl,” reflecting a shared commitment to visual storytelling and cinematic craft.
Director Salomon Ligthelm will be honored with the Music & Commercial Film Director Award, presented in recognition of extraordinary talent and trailblazing creativity in the field of music and commercial films.
The Television Series of the Year Award will be presented to “Fallout,” recognizing the series’ cinematic scope, visual craftsmanship, and contribution to episodic storytelling.
The Keighley Award will be presented by Christopher Nolan to Patricia Keighley of IMAX, honoring her lasting impact on large format exhibition and presentation of cinema. The award is presented in tribute to Keighley and her late husband, David Keighley, whose shared dedication to the theatrical experience has played a significant role in advancing the art and technology of filmmaking. Kodak and Patricia Keighley will collectively select future recipients of the Keighley Award who have made distinguished contributions to film exhibition.
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