A typical movie print contains 10,000 feet of motion picture film and the overwhelming majority of movies are also shot – and shown -- on film. So it should come as no surprise that one company – Kodak – has had an unsung role in Oscar-winning movies since those awards began almost a century ago.

Since the Academy Awards celebration was first held in 1928, the majority of motion pictures nominated in most categories have been photographed on Kodak motion picture film.

Throughout that time, Kodak has maintained strong ties to the filmmaking community – around the world, and in Hollywood.

In fact, Kodak established its technical center in Hollywood in 1927, the same year the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was organized. The technical center was the beginning of Kodak’s presence as a trusted member of the filmmaking industry; virtually every enduring technical innovation which drove the industry forward can be traced back to Kodak.

George Eastman, founder of Kodak, was one of only two honorary members ever inducted into the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The other honorary member was Thomas Edison.

Through the years, Kodak has been awarded nine Oscars for scientific and technical achievements and service to the motion picture industry. That’s more than any other non-studio company and is a source of pride to Kodak.

In 2002 the company was invited to name the theatre where the annual Academy Awards ceremony is held. Kodak announced the company sponsorship of the Kodak Theatre on George Eastman’s birthday, July 12, 2000.