Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School at the University of Silesia, as a patron of the Przeźrocza Film Festival, warmly invites submissions for the jubilee 10th edition of the festival, which focuses on short documentary films.

This message is especially addressed to all film schools, independent filmmakers, and other entities creating short documentary forms. Everyone has a chance!

📌 We are currently accepting submissions of short documentary films (up to 30 minutes), produced between 2022 and 2024, for the "GLINT OF AN EYE" competition during the Przeźrocza Film Festival in Bydgoszcz (August 24-31).

Submission deadline: May 15, 2024.

🏆 The competition will award four prizes (best film - Grand Prix, best cinematography, best editing, audience award).

LINK TO THE SUBMISSION FORM

12 April 2024

The 21st Węgiel Film Festival is just around the corner, so it's a good idea to delve into the program and see what has been prepared for you this year!

The festival program includes the following events among others:

📅 April 24 - Workshop "Narrative Scene in One Take" with Prof. Robert Gliński, 14:00, (registration required). Opening ceremony of the XXI. WFF, screening of the film "Next to Nothing" directed by Grzegorz Dębkowski, Światowid Cinema, 19:00, (seat limit: 50).

📅 April 25 - Student Film Market pitching session, 11:00, (seat limit: 50). Market "Microbudgets 2024. How to Debut?" with Maja Marczewska and Bartosz Reetz, Polish Institute of Film Art, 14:00, (seat limit: 30). Masterclass with Joanna Szymańska, led by Piotr Domalewski, 15:00, (seat limit: 30). Workshop "Using AI in Films" with Marcin Marczyk, Wajda School & Studio, 18:30, (registration required).

📅 April 26 - Animation workshops, Film School in Łódź / PWSFTviT, 10:00, (seat limit: 16). Market "Coffee with Gdynia" with Joanna Łapińska, Festival of Polish Feature Films, 13:00. Screening of the film "Pianoforte," directed by Jakub Piątek, 16:00. Company fair (including ATM Group, Cinelight, 24MEDIA, Weapon Rental), 20:00, (seat limit: 50).

📅 April 27 - Masterclass with Karolina Tarabura, led by Piotr Domalewski, 15:00, (seat limit: 30). Screening of the film "Kiosk," directed by Daniel Stopa, 16:00. Closing ceremony of the XXI. edition of the Węgiel Film Festival, awarding of prizes to the winners, spinPLACE, 20:00.

And much, much more!

Of course, the program will not lack the most important aspect of film festivals - the films! Competitive film screenings will take place from April 25-27, and we are pleased to announce that among the qualified short films, three are ours - congratulations to the teams! 👏

🎬 Hedgehog's Dilemma (dir. Mateusz Rybiński), Cold (dir. Daniel Le Hai), The Salesman (dir. Patryk Kaflowski)

We cordially invite all interested. We also remind you that Open Days of our department are held as part of the festival. For more information, please refer to the three pinned posts on our Facebook.

See you there!

05 April 2024

On the occasion of Easter, wishes of joy, peace and health are sent by Prof. Krystyna Doktorowicz, PhD - Dean of the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School of the University of Silesia in Katowice.

28 March 2024

On Sunday (March 24), "Tartuffe" was premiered at the Ludwik Solski Theater in Tarnow, directed by our lecturer, Dr. hab. Bogdan Tosza.

At the same time, the International Theatre Day was ceremoniously celebrated. During the event, among other things, the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage awarded the Gloria Artis medals.

We are very pleased to announce that the highest distinction, the Gold Medal of Gloria Artis awarded by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage, was honored to Dr. hab. Bogdan Tosza!

We extend our warmest congratulations. This is an exceptional achievement; these awards are granted to individuals who are particularly distinguished in the field of artistic creation, cultural activity, or the protection of culture and national heritage.

27 March 2024