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| Thursday, 22 May 2008 | |
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Deadline Extended on Eastman Scholarship and Kodak Faculty Scholars Programs ROCHESTER, NY, May 22, 2008 - Kodak has extended the deadline for submissions to the Eastman Scholarship and Kodak Faculty Scholars Programs until June 16, 2008. Open to faculty, students and film schools in the United States and Canada, the move is in direct response to a request by a film school in the United States to more adequately accommodate the quarter system. "The Entertainment Imaging (EI) group at Kodak has always taken great pride in the way it can quickly respond to the needs of our customers," says Wendy Elms, worldwide Education Segment manager for EI. "Kodak encourages a dialogue with our customers, which is essential to assist us with tailoring our initiatives to more appropriately suit their needs." Established over fifteen years ago in conjunction with the not-for-profit University Film and Video Foundation (UFVF), this year's recipients will be announced at the 62nd University Film and Video Association (UFVA) conference, which is being held in Colorado Springs from August 12 - 16, 2008. Accredited film schools are welcome to submit a maximum of two student candidates for the Eastman Scholarship Program, whose performance is judged on a combination of past work submitted by the students, recommendations from faculty, and academic achievement. Entries from students specializing in cinematography also qualify for the United States and Canada regional section of the KODAK Filmschool Competition. Prizes for the Eastman Scholarship Program are: 1) Excellence in the Craft of Filmmaking Category: · Gold: $5,000 cash award and $5,000 KODAK Motion Picture Product Grant · Silver: $4,000 cash award and $4,000 KODAK Motion Picture Product Grant · Bronze: $3,000 cash award and $3,000 KODAK Motion Picture Product Grant · Honorable Mentions: Two x $2,000 KODAK Motion Picture Product Grants 2) KODAK Filmschool Competition Cinematography Award (United States and Canada): One trip to Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival inclusive of airfare and accommodations plus $2,000 KODAK Motion Picture Film Product Grant. The purpose of the Kodak Faculty Scholars Program is to encourage and assist quality production work by qualified faculty members. Colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada that offer a degree or diploma program in film, film production, or cinematography may submit production proposals for either funding for new production work or to complete work in progress from one faculty member. Submissions should contain a significant degree of film use and strong evidence as to how the project will enhance skill development and benefit students in the classroom. The Kodak Faculty Scholars Awards is $4,000. All prizes are awarded in U.S. or Canadian dollar equivalent. For details regarding deadlines, rules and regulations, contact your local Kodak office, or visit www.kodak.com/go/education. About Kodak's Education Initiatives: Kodak's ongoing support of student filmmakers and educators encourages excellence in the field of motion picture education. The company's efforts include a range of opportunities that enrich the knowledge and learning experience of the art and craft of filmmaking. Programs range from scholarships, educational materials, and product grants to awards, seminars and workshops. Student film showcases and the annual KODAK Filmschool Competition also contribute to raising the profile and recognition of emerging talent.  |
Iain Blair
James Thompson
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