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03.03.2022
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The KFDF Youth and Film Festival lauded the artistry and expertise expressed in the films of students and graduates of the Kieślowski Film School. Here are brief descriptions of the winners:

FEATURE FILM DEBUTS COMPETITION

Wielki Jantar 2023 for a Full-Length Feature Debut went to Damian Kocur for his film "Bread and Salt." The jury praised the film for portraying a shocking image of contemporary Poland through its interpretation of brutality combined with its sensitivity to beauty.

Honorable Mention for a Feature Film went to "Roving Woman" by Michał Chmielewski. According to the jury, it is a modest road movie that talks about learning to be yourself and becoming free and independent.

SHORT FILM DEBUTS COMPETITION

Stanisław Cuske won the Jantar 2023 for Cinematography for a Short Film for his work in "Postcards from the Verge," directed by Natalia Koniarz. The jury praised Cuske for his poetic frames taken in an efficient manner in extreme conditions. "Postcards from the Verge" also won the Jantar 2023 for Short Documentary. The Jury noted the honesty and multilayered nature of the story and its focus on a unique relationship whose strength resides within the extreme challenges experienced on the edge of the world.

NON-STATUTORY AWARDS

The Journalists' Award for Full-Length Feature Film went to Michał Chmielewski, the director of "Roving Woman."

The Jury commended the story's focus on overcoming loneliness. They highlighted that the story allows its protagonist to be fragile. Moreover, they noted that it combines American road cinema with European sensibility.

We are delighted about the achievements of our students and graduates, and we would like to congratulate them wholeheartedly.

A list of all the winners of the 42nd edition of the festival is available at this link.

03.03.2022
Photo Julia Agnieszka Szymala

On June 16, Prof. Jerzy Łukaszewicz, vice dean for science and artistic creativity at Kieślowski Film School, received the Pro Scientia et Arte Award, which honors outstanding scientific and artistic achievements of university employees.

The event, which took place in the concert hall at the Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music, was graced by the presence of Prof. Ryszard Koziołek, Rector of the University of Silesia, and Prof. Krystyna Doktorowicz, Dean of Kieślowski Film School. During the ceremony, Prof. Jerzy Łukaszewicz also gave a lecture entitled "A Few Remarks on the Artistic Truth."

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Jerzy Łukaszewicz!

We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the organization of the event, particularly our student, Lidia Le Thanh, who was one of the hosts.

Feel free to take a look through the photo report: link

03.03.2022

"The Rocking Horses," directed by Marcin Lesisz, won the Grand Prix in the Independent Film category at the 69th OKFA National Independent Film Competition. The film also secured the Young Jury Award at the event.

Marcin Lesisz, a graduate of Image Production and Photography at the Kieślowski Film School, handled the direction, cinematography, and screenplay of this documentary.

The film centers on Ewa, a person with a mental disability whose life is limited to the nursing home and her parents' apartment. She has a close but complicated relationship with her mother, full of hidden regrets. To relieve the tension, Ewa makes dolls and toys with materials available at home. With their help, she communicates her emotions to the world around her. Subsequently, we are given a glimpse into segments of animation that present a new narrative created by Ewa, inspired by her own life. It enables us to see this world through her remarkable imagination.

Made in the Munk Studio, the film is part of the First Document program, funded by the Polish Filmmakers Association and the Polish Film Institute. The film is executive produced by Domino Film, which is under the ownership of Małgorzata Domin and Dominika Mandla, who are also lecturers in our department.

In addition to the Grand Prix, "The Rocking Horses" has won a Silver Hobby-Horse at the Krakow Film Festival and a distinction at the ongoing Festiwal Młodzi i Film (Youth and Film Festival).

A hearty congratulations to everyone involved in the production of this documentary. Best of luck in all your future pursuits!

03.03.2022

Kieślowski Film School student Gracjana Piechula has been awarded an Honorable Mention in the Short Film Competition at the Neisse Film Festival for her film, "Out of Water."

The festival is a cooperative effort between film enthusiasts from Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic. The international jury in the Polish-German-Czech alliance expressed their high regards for our student's work in these words: "[...] the decision was not easy for us. In addition to the main prize, we would like to distinguish [...] Children and Fish - for a sensitive, authentic, and funny portrait of the relationship between a teenager and her deaf father. Excellent actors and precise direction gave birth to a light yet powerful 'little big' film."

For more details, kindly visit this link: Out of Water

03.03.2022

We present a set of photos taken by students of the Kieślowski Film School during their stay at the 76th Cannes Film Festival, which present the backstage of this prestigious film event.

Thanks to the financial support from the Adam Mickiewicz Institute, the University of Silesia and the private funds of our lecturer, Dr. Anna Huth, also this year our students had the opportunity to participate in this extraordinary event.

The photos that we present in the gallery were prepared by Bartosz Gaczyński and Jakub Stoszek, students of Cinematography and Photography course, and their authors are also Alicja Nowicka, Marta Nowak, Karolina Belka, Maria Kawalec, Mateusz Kruk and Daniel Stopa.

The works present various aspects of the festival, from the red carpet and the camera flashes, to the emotions and joy of the guests present at the festival. These unforgettable experiences were immortalized by talented students who shared their artistic perspective on the extraordinary atmosphere of Cannes.