Kodak Vision3 AHU – No more Remjet?

Kodak Internally Announces Vision3 Motion Picture Film without Remjet.

Remjet is, simply put, a black protective layer on the film that must be removed before development. This is the main reason why Vision films cannot be processed at every photo lab. Detailed information here.

The published screenshot describes that instead of the previously common Remjet layer, a new undercoating called AHU will be used.

The change will be gradually introduced for all existing Kodak Vision3 films 500T 5219, 200T 5213, 250D 5207, and 50D 5203 in all formats (8 to 65mm).

UPDATE July 17, 2025

The rumors have been confirmed, and Kodak has started to release Vision3 AHU. We can already offer you the film. You can find out more about the current developments in our new post.

Where Does this Information Come from?

The source of the screenshot from a viral Reddit post is in turn an Instagram post by Memory Lab. A lab specializing in Motion Picture Film in Australia. Other users confirm that other labs have also received a corresponding notification from Kodak.

Another indication of the new Motion Picture films without Remjet is this discussion in a forum for cinematographers in April 2025. There is also a video on 7219 with initial test footage. Furthermore, several users report having already received initial test films. Supposedly, Hollywood is already shooting with the new material.

What Does this Mean for Vision3 Films in the Future?

In answering this question, we enter the realm of speculation, as there is still no official press release from Kodak.
Nevertheless, I strongly assume that the AHU layer does not need to be laboriously removed, as has been the case with Remjet so far. It’s likely a silver undercoating that disappears in the bleach process. Accordingly, the cleaning steps in the ECN-2 process will be eliminated.
Most likely, it will be possible to develop the new Vision3 without problems in C-41. This would be big news for all photographers who like to use affordable film of high quality!

I don’t expect Kodak to offer two versions of Vision3 (Remjet and AHU) in the future. The wording leaves little doubt that the new version will replace the old one.

What Does the Change Mean for Cinestill 800t?

Based on current knowledge, probably not much will change for the products Cinestill 800T, 400D, 50D. The halations desired by customers will not be present in the new film material, so this unique selling point remains reserved for Cinestill (as well as Reflx Lab, Aurora, etc.) for now.

Kodak Portra Bulk Film in 400ft?

As a curiosity on the side, it is mentioned in the discussion on cinematography.com that Portra, at least for tests, is available in 400ft. Whether it’s Portra 400 is not apparent, the chosen designation Kodak 5256 describes a discontinued Ektachrome variant.