Press release from 6dc
The Inside Film Awards is pleased to welcome Kodak as the naming rights partner of the 2009 Kodak Inside Film Awards. It is a special year for Kodak to be involved with the IF Awards with six of the nominated films having been shot on Kodak – Australia, Blessed, Last Ride, My Year Without Sex, Balibo and the eight time nominated Samson & Delilah.
"People have been touting the demise of films for years. Since the 1950’s, more than 80 video formats have come and gone while film continues to be the worldwide standard. Right now film is the best it has ever been and it’s alive and kicking. I am delighted that Kodak and the Inside Film Awards are coming together to celebrate and recognise the outstanding work in the Australian Film Industry. “ says Greg McKibbin, Regional Business General Manager & Vice President, Entertainment Imaging, Eastman Kodak Asia Pacific Region.
Inside Film’s Group General Manager, Mark Kuban, is delighted with the partnership and said, ‘Inside Film has always endeavoured to market Australian films and Australian creative talent through its awards, magazine and digital assets. The new partnership with Kodak is a perfect fit for Inside Film’
Looking through the history of cinema, the name Kodak is synonymous with the art of Cinematography. In particular, Kodak has been the driving force behind advancements in filmmaking tools and technologies that have taken the movie industry to where it is today. The Inside Film Awards are delighted to welcome Kodak as the naming rights partner of the 2009 Kodak Inside Film Awards.
Celebrating its 11th year in 2009 the Kodak Inside Film Awards celebrate and champion Australian film and creative talent as decided by the general public. The star studded event will take over Sydney’s Luna Park on November 18th for the coolest and most irreverent night in Australian film.
The ceremony will be broadcast on SBS Television with delayed telecasts also screening on SHOWTIME and showcase.
Tickets to the Kodak Inside Film Awards are onsale now at
www.ifawards.com/Tickets
and are for over 18 years only.