Kodak was recently recognized at the 32nd Hong Kong Film Awards for their contributions to the motion picture industry. Three-time Best Cinematography winner Mr. Wong Ngok Tai presented the award to Lois Lebegue, Managing Director of Kodak's Asia Pacific region. The event is Hong Kong's equivalent to the American Oscars and the British BAFTAS.

It’s here! The highly anticipated teaser trailer to the second installment of The Hunger Games. Catching Fire hits theaters on November 22nd.

Director Francis Lawrence (center) with Liam Hemsworth (left) and Jennifer Lawrence (right) on the set of THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE. Photo credit: Murray Close

Shot on Kodak 35mm and 65mm by Jo Willems, BSC and directed by Francis Lawrence, Katniss and Peeta are in the arena again, this time against the backdrop of rebellion and the Quarter Quell.

Kodak's imaging scientists Cindy A. Fitzgerald and John C. Rutter recently presented this technical paper at the IS&T Conference (Society for Imaging Science and Technology) focusing on the importance of archiving your digital assets on film.

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Award winning cinematographer Ben Richardson (Beasts of the Southern Wild) recently spoke with us about his role in a recent short film produced for Rachel Antonoff's fall 2013 collection. This is not your typical fashion film, I assure you!

Directed by Lena Dunham, Best Friends is a mock nature film in which we observe the inner workings of friendship. To achieve the desired look, the film draws authenticity from shooting on 16mm film, as well as lighting and styling. The narration lends a touch of realism as well!

Three-time Oscar® winner Vittorio Storaro, ASC, AIC (Apocalypse Now, The Last Emperor, Reds), one of the most acclaimed cinematographers in the world, is currently filming a cinematic depiction of the early life of the Prophet Mohammad. The project is being directed by highly regarded Iranian auteur Majid Majidi, and has been described as “visually rich and sensitive.” Storaro, who is well known for his carefully considered opinions regarding the role of the cinematographer, recently shared his thoughts on the importance of film. Here are some excerpts:

Longevity: “It is of fundamental importance that we transfer and store our feature films on materials with the longest preservation life. All of us know the issue of durability of color images. On film, images last longer, while electronic images deteriorate at a much faster pace. No long-term solution exists today that addresses the problem of archiving electronic/digital images. Digital doesn't mean durable.”