The KODAK AWARD New Director Of The Year Program expands to find new talent

March 30 2009, 9:38 am | BY Kim Shaw | No Comments

Kodak.jpgKODAK and AWARD have announced the 2009 Call for Entry for the New Director of the Year, with new categories to expand the discovery of the very best new talent across the region.

Designed to recognise and promote exceptional new commercial directors in the Asia Pacific Region, the KODAK AWARD New Director Of The Year honors outstanding commercial directors whose fresh thinking and creativity sets them apart from the rest.

The Call For Entry launches 29th June and will now offer two categories;

Category A;

• Current commercial directors, who have only been in the commercial production field for a maximum of two years. You are eligible if you have been directing other material previous to your commercial work.

Category B;

• Currently enrolled in a full time film-training program.

• Graduated from a full time film-training program within the last 12 months of the competition closing date (31st July 2009).

Johanna Gravelle.jpg“Kodak is proud of our partnership with AWARD and excited that this is our third year celebrating the KODAK Award New Director of the Year. The addition of the second category highlights KODAK’s ongoing commitment to Student Film-makers. We are dedicated to nurturing creativity and to celebrating excellence,” says Johanna Gravelle (left), Director of Marketing, Kodak Entertainment Imaging, Asia Pacific Region. “The cultural diversity that we have within this region provides us with a steady supply of unique ideas and inspiring content. With one third of the world’s advertising coming from the Asia Pacific Region, we are in the perfect place to look for new talent. The KODAK AWARD New Director Of The Year is designed to promote a new generation of commercial directors. Directors who inspire and push the boundaries of creative thinking.”

Michael Ritchie, MD and Executive Producer at Revolver and AWARD Executive Committee Member adds; “Whether you are a Creative Director, a production company or a student, the new criteria will hopefully reach out and find directing talent from all walks. KODAK AWARD New Director Of The Year will cement its significance during AWARD judging week, with the promise to deliver the industry an incredible night of showcasing new talent.”

A distinguished panel of international directors and creative directors will judge the entries

and finalists will be showcased at a special New Directors’ event held 9th September.

The winning KODAK AWARD New Director Of The Year will be awarded a prize of 10 x 400′ loads of 35mm Kodak Motion Picture Film valued at approximately $4,000.00. This prize will allow the filmmaker to express him/herself with high quality film images and subsequently build upon and enhance their show reel.

The winner will also be recognised at the AWARD Presentation Evening to be held in November 2009 and attended by a crowd of up to 800.

The Call for Entry website launches Monday 29th June. Email kodaknewdirector@awardonline.com to register your interest.