March 2026
Eighth Annual Kodak Awards Heralds Film's Bright Future
The eighth annual Kodak Film Awards were held Monday evening at the ASC Clubhouse in Hollywood, in a celebration of all things celluloid. The event's jubilant tone required a brief reflection on a time when the outlook was not so sunny. Kodak CEO Jim Continenza described joining the company in 2019 as it was deep in crisis, harboring over $1 billion in debt. Internal conversations at the time pondered how film-centric they should strive to be: Is the film division a niche market primarily for hobbyists and film enthusiasts, or could it actually make money? Everyone in attendance was thrilled when Continenza announced that seven years later, Kodak has more cash on hand than debt. Kodak vice president and head of motion picture Vanessa...more
