Award-winning filmmaker John Bailey named Kodak Cinematographer-in-Residence at UCLA

Affirming their commitment to the next generation of filmmakers and the future of the film industry, Kodak and UCLA have named John Bailey, ASC, the 2010 Kodak Cinematographer-in-Residence for the spring quarter at UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT). The unparalleled residency course, now in its 11th consecutive year, was inaugurated by UCLA professor William McDonald with the support of Kodak to enhance the learning experiences of students with insight from renowned cinematographers. UCLA's TFT is the only film school that offers such a cinematography program, in which students can receive direct guidance from award-wining cinematographers, including one-on-one sessions, over the course of 10 weeks. The mentorship program will begin with a free screening of one of Bailey's past works, "Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters," at the James Bridges Theater in UCLA's Melnitz Hall on Monday, April 19, at 8 p.m. The screening is free and open to the public, students, staff and faculty members. A question-and-answer session with Bailey, moderated by McDonald, will follow the screening. "I'm thrilled John Bailey will be our 2010 Kodak Cinematographer-in-Residence," said Teri Schwartz, dean of TFT. "I've had the great privilege of working with John on several films.