Yesterday Eastman Kodak announced that they are filing for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection. I can't imagine a more profound illustration of the way digital imagery has reshaped the photography and filmmaking. While for some this may appear to be the end of an era, to many of us it's the beginning of an amazing new chapter.
Enter Side By Side, a new documentary from Company Films exploring the turbulent transition from celuloid-based filmmaking to digital. As if the subject isn't compelling enough, check out who they've interviewed for the project (trailer)...
In case you didn't recognize the faces, that was George Lucas, James Cameron, Steven Soderbergh, Chirs Nolan, Robert Rodriguez and Martin Scorsese. Check out the entire (incredibly impressive) cast list here. This looks like it's going to be a definitive statement on where we are today and where we're heading.
The premiere has been announced as happening at next month's Berlin film festival. I'm seriously considering buying a plane ticket tonight. :)
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