Kodak Announces Free Film - Well, Sort Of...

[bmattock]

http://www.avclub.com/article/kodak-roll-out-free-35mm-super-16mm-film-eligible--236135

Kodak to roll out free 35mm, Super 16mm film for eligible Kickstarter projects
By Danette Chavez@bonmotvivant
May 2, 2016 3:00 PM
Filmmakers relying on Kickstarter to make their celluloid dreams come true could soon get a leg up from Kodak, as The Verge reports that the film manufacturer has entered into a partnership with the crowdfunding platform to offer free film to qualifying campaigns.

So there you go, filmmakers.

 

[dave lackey]

http://www.avclub.com/article/kodak-roll-out-free-35mm-super-16mm-film-eligible--236135



So there you go, filmmakers.

What kind of projects qualify?

 

[bmattock]

What kind of projects qualify?

http://www.theverge.com/2016/4/25/11503000/kickstarter-kodak-partner-free-35mm-16mm-film

"The exact amount is determined by how much the campaign raises, with Kodak offering a 20 percent match (worth of film) on funding for 35mm campaigns and a 15 percent match on Super 16mm campaigns, with a cap on both once the campaign hits $100,000. Since it's likely that neither will be enough film to complete a movie, Kodak will offer discounts on additional 35mm and Super 16mm stock.

It's not clear how many campaigns will be allowed to take advantage of the program. Kickstarter tells The Verge that it doesn't have a set number, "but we are open to any filmmaker who wants to participate." The company set up an email (kodakfilm@kickstarter.com) that filmmakers can get in touch with before starting a campaign."