Eastman Kodak Scholarships
Leader in Film Development Targets Film Students
The biggest name in film development must be the Eastman-Kodak Company. The company came into existence when George Eastman reinvented film development in the late 1800s. The process when he became familiar with it was all of cumbersome, primitive and worthy of simplification. In fact, it was this focus on film development that got his initial business off the ground. And today the development of film and imaging remains a core function of the Fortune 500 Company.
The company provides imaging products of all kinds to a wide range of clientele, from individuals and professional filmmakers, to graphics professionals and medical labs. Most consumers recognize Kodak for its digital cameras, film cameras, development services and accessories for photography and film.
The company has provided sensitive and innovative services for the government and top-level organizations, though for generations. Among its services are document management and imaging, aerial photography and even surveillance products.
Kodak in Film
Kodak retains a close alliance with cinematographers and filmmakers from large scale to Indy. A large part of the Kodak corporate responsibility model includes educational programs, especially those that engage students in the art of filmmaking and production.
Film Scholarships
The Eastman Scholarship Program is available to film, cinematography and production majors nominated by their college or university program faculty. Candidates for the $5,000 awards may be engaged in an undergraduate or graduate program. A committee of industry professionals reviews the students’ academics, extracurricular activities, film portfolio and a balance of talent and motivation with the medium before making its selection of recipients.
Since film students are often akin to starving artists, they may qualify for generous discounts on Kodak equipment and products through the Educational Allowance Program. The Educational program also helps sponsor student film events like the annual Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival that premieres a few outstanding student films.
International Film Student Competition
The Kodak Filmschool Competition is open to student filmmakers in Latin America and Asia. The contest pits the best of the international young film artists against each other for a final overall grand prize. Applicants from each country are required to submit a piece that demonstrates the filmmaker’s best use of cinematography and "available resources." Grand prize is a fully funded trip to the internationally renowned Cannes Film Festival.
