Kodak Film Awards Reveal 2026 Honorees

Kodak has captured a roster of honorees for the 8th annual Kodak Film Awards.

Set to be held at the American Society of Cinematographers clubhouse in Hollywood on March 2, the event will honor Kristen Stewart, Sentimental Value filmmaker Joachim Trier, Sinners director of photography Autumn Durald Arkapaw, IMAX’s Patricia Keighley, director Salomon Ligthelm and the TV series Fallout.

Stewart has booked a spin in the spotlight for her work on The Chronology of Water, for which she will be feted with a debut feature award. Past recipients of the prize include Céline Song, Michael Morris and Melina Matsoukas.

Trier will take home the Auteur Award, a trophy designed to recognize “motion picture artists who have created critically acclaimed work and remain steadfast in their artistic process.” His Sentimental Value earned nine Academy Award nominations including best picture, director, original screenplay and best international feature.

Cinematographer Arkapaw will be honored with a Lumière Award for “contributions to the art of cinematography.” It’s a homecoming as Kodak has supported and collaborated with Arkapaw on recent projects like Sinners and The Last Showgirl. She’s currently nominated for an Oscar for her work on the former.

Meanwhile Ligthelm will be honored with a music and commercial film director award, a trophy presented “in recognition of extraordinary talent and trailblazing creativity in the field of music and commercial films.” He’s worked on videos for The Weeknd, Giveon, Skrillex, Ford, Kia, Puma and more.

Fallout, the critically acclaimed Amazon Prime Video series and creators Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner, will be honored as television series of the year for its’ “cinematic scope, visual craftsmanship and contribution to episodic storytelling.” The show’s first two seasons are currently streaming.

Lastly, IMAX’s Keighley will be presented with an award called the Keighley Award in honor of her and late husband David Keighley. Per Kodak, their shared “dedication to the theatrical experience has played a significant role in advancing the art and technology of filmmaking.” And they’ve found a marquee presenter to hand it over that night in Christopher Nolan, who is confirmed to be making a special appearance. In future awards presentations, Keighley and Kodak will work together to select the recipients.

“From first-time directors to large-scale television series, filmmakers continue to intentionally choose film as an unparalleled creative tool,” said Kodak’s head of motion picture and entertainment Vanessa Bendetti. “In 2026, we’re proud to recognize artists and partners whose work demonstrates both creative ambition and a lasting commitment to the cinematic experience.”