Film is back and the artistry of shooting on real film became clear once again at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, which closed Sunday, with four of the top prizes and two La Semaine de la Critique awards presented to official selections shot on Kodak film.
Taking home the coveted Palme d’Or was I, Daniel Blake (director Ken Loach / DP Robbie Ryan), shot on Kodak 35mm. The Grand Prix award was taken home by Juste la Fin du Monde (It’s Only the End of the World), shot on Kodak 35mm by director Xavier Dolan (DP André Turpin). Best Director went to Personal Shopper, shot on Kodak 35mm (director Olivier Assayas / DP Yorick Le Saux). Taking home Critique awards were Las Mimosas, shot on Kodak S16mm (director Olivier Laxe / DP Mauro Herce) and Albüm, shot on Kodak 35mm (director Mehmet Can Mertoǧlu / DP Marius Panduru).
Winning the prestigious Jury Prize was American Honey (director Andrea Arnold), partially shot on Kodak 35mm, making DP Robbie Ryan a two-time festival winner! Noted Ryan, “We shot a few scenes on Kodak 200t 35mm, the beginning scene and sporadic scenes like her on the swing … [and] they are my favorite shots!”
Also among the 12 official selections shot on film at the festival were also such well-received showings (both shot on Kodak 35mm) as Loving (director Jeff Nichols / DP Adam Stone), which enjoyed a seven-minute standing ovation; and Chloe Sevigny’s much-lauded, directorial debut, the short Kitty (DP Seamus McGarvey), which closed the festival.
Kevin Costner to receive MPSE Filmmaker Award; Greg Hedgepath named recipient of MPSE Career Achievement honor
Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) will present Oscar®-winning filmmaker and actor Kevin Costner with the 2025 MPSE Filmmaker Award, bestowed annually to a filmmaker of distinction. And supervising sound editor Greg Hedgepath will receive the Career Achievement Award for his prolific career in sound editing. Both awards will be presented during MPSE’s 72nd Annual Golden Reel Awards Gala on February 23, 2025 at the Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles.
The MPSE Filmmaker Award is bestowed upon an individual outside the sound community whose career has demonstrated a great appreciation and understanding of the impact of sound editing. The MPSE Career Achievement Award is presented to a person whose career has made a significant impact on the sound community through exemplary work, service or leadership.
“Kevin Costner has captivated audiences with his powerful storytelling throughout his illustrious career,” said MPSE president David Barber. “From epic Westerns to poignant dramas, his use of sound as an integral component of his cinematic storytelling has stirred our emotions and immersed viewers in the worlds he’s created for decades. This passion for sound is abundantly clear in his latest ambitious project, the Horizon saga. We are thrilled to honor him with the Filmmaker Award, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the art of storytelling through sound in film and television.”
Barber added, “Greg Hedgepath is a true titan in the world of sound. His contributions to cinema are immense, spanning decades and encompassing a remarkable range of genres. From the heart-pounding intensity of ‘Speed’ and ‘Twister’ to the nuanced drama of ‘Selma’ and ‘Straight Outta Compton’, Greg’s work has consistently elevated... Read More