8th Kodak Film Awards Recipients: Kristen Stewart, Joachim Trier, Autumn Durald Arkapaw and More
The 8th Annual Kodak Film Awards recipients have been announced, where they will be feted at a celebration on Monday, March 2, 2026, at the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Clubhouse in Hollywood. Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Joachim Trier, Kristen Stewart, Patricia Keighley of IMAX, Salomon Ligthelm and the hit television series Fallout are this year’s honorees.
The Kodak Film Awards celebrate filmmakers, artists, and collaborators whose work continues to shape the future of cinema while honoring the enduring legacy of film as a creative medium.
Kristen Stewart will be honored with the Debut Feature Award for her directorial debut, The Chronology of Water. The award recognizes first-time filmmakers who bring a distinctive voice and vision to their inaugural feature. Past recipients of the First Feature Award include Céline Song, Michael Morris, and Melina Matsoukas.
Filmmaker Joachim Trier will receive the Auteur Award, which recognizes motion picture artists who have created critically acclaimed work and remain steadfast in their artistic process. Kodak honors him as an artist whose body of work reflects both rigor and originality, and whose influence on contemporary cinema continues to grow. His latest film, Sentimental Value, was awarded the prestigious Grand Prix at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and has since garnered nine Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best International Feature. This historic run follows the global success of his previous feature, The Worst Person in the World, which earned Trier an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay and two BAFTA nominations for Best International Film and Best Actress.
Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw will receive the Lumière Award in recognition of her exceptional contributions to the art of cinematography. Kodak has supported and collaborated with Arkapaw on recent projects, including Sinners, which received a record-breaking 16 Academy Award nominations, including Best Cinematography, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing, as well as The Last Showgirl, reflecting a shared commitment to visual storytelling and cinematic craft.
The inaugural Keighley Award will be presented by Christopher Nolan to Patricia Keighley of IMAX, honoring her lasting impact on large format exhibition and presentation of cinema. The award is presented in tribute to Patricia Keighley and her late husband, David Keighley, whose shared dedication to the theatrical experience has played a significant role in advancing the art and technology of filmmaking. Kodak and Patricia Keighley will collectively select future recipients of the Keighley Award who have made distinguished contributions to film exhibition.
Director Salomon Ligthelm will be honored with the Music & Commercial Film Director Award, presented in recognition of extraordinary talent and trailblazing creativity in the field of music and commercial films.
The Television Series of the Year Award will be presented to Fallout, recognizing the series’ cinematic scope, visual craftsmanship, and contribution to episodic storytelling.
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