The intense preparations for the 22nd edition of the Węgiel Film Festival are in full swing – a unique celebration of student cinema at the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School at the University of Silesia! 🎬
The event will take place from May 7-10, 2025 – mark these dates in your calendars and read on for more details.
This year’s theme is the creative trio: director, screenwriter, and producer – the three pillars upon which every film stands!
Want to be part of this exceptional event? Have an exciting film project and want to present it to others, gain partners, and bring your idea to life?
Pitching Session is the perfect opportunity for you! Apply today – we’re accepting submissions until March 31. Below, you’ll find links for registration and more details.
Additionally, as every year, during Węgiel Film Festival, we will hold Open Days for the following programs: Directing, Film, Television Image Production, and Photography, and Film and Television Production Organization. More details coming soon – stay tuned and be ready!
Furthermore, this year we are celebrating the jubilee of the Polish Film Festival in Gdynia! To mark the occasion, as part of the "50 for 50" program, special screenings titled "School of Life" will take place during the Festival.
As part of the „50 for 50” project, each institution will organize a film screening focused on a selected segment of the history of the Polish Film Festival in Gdynia. The screenings will be accompanied by meetings with invited guests who will discuss the films and share their festival memories.
Stay with us and join us in the celebration!
