Bellamy founded The Tennis Channel, The Ski Channel, The Surf Channel and The Skate Channel television networks. A lover of film and music, he is a prolific creator in both mediums. As a writer/director, his movies have been in over 40 global film festivals. He has personally won six best director awards including one from the Las Vegas International Film Festival. In all, he has shepherded over 10,000 hours of content creation. As a songwriter and recording artist, Bellamy has toured the country, had singles on commercial radio and his work is regularly found on film and television. He has spent the last six years as CEO of Action Sport Networks and will remain the chairman of that business.
“I’m thrilled and relieved that Kodak remains committed to keeping film alive and well,” said filmmaker JJ Abrams. “It only feels right that film remain an available option in the world of filmmaking, and Steve Bellamy is an ideal talent to help realize this priority.”
At Kodak, Bellamy will work with Andrew Evenski, Kodak president and general manager of entertainment and commercial film, to create deeper relationships with Hollywood’s film and television studios. Both will report to Steven Overman, president of the consumer and film division.
“Film is a vital part of Kodak’s culture and we are pleased to welcome Steve on board to help us grow this business,” said Evenski. “Steve’s hands-on experience in the entertainment industry will help us to create new opportunities for motion picture film.”
“The Kodak brand is iconic in the film business,” added Bellamy. “My main goal is to make sure that film remains a viable and reasonable option for those artists who want to continue to shoot on the medium.”
