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Accredited film schools are invited to submit a maximum of two student candidates for consideration for the Eastman Scholarship Program. Their work is judged on a combination of past work submitted by the students, recommendations from faculty, and academic achievement.

“We judge how effectively the films submitted by students support the story-telling intentions of the directors,” says former judge and five-time cinematography Oscar® nominee William A. Fraker, ASC, BSC. “The many wonderful entries we’ve seen bode well for the future. There is a new generation of talented filmmakers who are ready to make an impact.”

Established over 15 years ago in conjunction with the not-for-profit University Film and Video Foundation (UFVF), recipients of this year’s scholarships will be announced and presented at the 62nd University Film and Video Association (UFVA) conference to be held in Colorado Springs, Colo., from August 12-16, 2008. Entries from students specializing in cinematography also qualify as competitors in the United States and Canada regional section of the KODAK Filmschool Competition.

Prizes for the Eastman Scholarship Program are as follows:

· 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: $2,000 KODAK Motion Picture Product Grants

· 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 either for funding of new production work or for funds to complete work in progress from one faculty member. Submissions should contain a significant degree of film use and strong evidence as to how this work will enhance skill development and benefit students in the classroom. The KODAK Faculty Scholars Awards is $4,000.

“The Eastman Scholarship Program and Kodak Faculty Scholars Program were originally designed to provide tangible support for the next generation of filmmakers and their mentors,” says Wendy Elms, Worldwide Education Segment manager for Kodak’s Entertainment Imaging Division. “That is still very much our goal but we also want to recognize and promote excellence in the field of film education.”

For details regarding deadlines, rules and regulations, contact your local KODAK office, or visit www.kodak.com/go/education.

(Editorial background: 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. Initiatives 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.

KODAK is a trademark; All prizes are awarded in U.S. or Canadian dollar equivalent.