Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Joachim Trier, Kristen Stewart, Patricia Keighley of IMAX, Salomon Ligthelm and the television series Fallout will be honored at the 8th Annual Kodak Film Awards on Monday evening, March 2, at the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Clubhouse in Hollywood.
Stewart has been named recipient of 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 Trier will receive the Auteur Award, which recognizes motion picture artists who have created critically acclaimed work and remain steadfast in their artistic process. Kodak honors him as an artist whose body of work reflects both rigor and originality, and whose influence on contemporary cinema continues to grow. His latest film, Sentimental Value, was awarded the 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 historic run 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 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, including Best Cinematography, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing, as well as The Last Showgirl, reflecting a shared commitment to visual storytelling and cinematic craft.
Director 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 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.
The Kodak Film Awards celebrate filmmakers, artists, and collaborators whose work continues to shape the future of cinema while honoring the enduring legacy of film as a creative medium.
Acclaimed productions captured on Kodak film during the 2025–2026 awards season span feature films, television, and independent projects, further proving the continued relevance of analog filmmaking across the creative landscape. From established auteurs to first-time directors, filmmakers continue to choose film for its visual properties, discipline, and distinctive contribution to cinematic storytelling. 2026 shot-on-film Oscar nominees include 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.
