Here is the program of the 22nd edition of the Węgiel Film Festival!
Check out what's in store for you.
𝟎𝟕.𝟎𝟓 (Wednesday)
Opening Ceremony – as tradition dictates, it will take place at Kino Światowid. Attendance is by reservation only via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The event will be highlighted by a screening of Provincial Actors, directed by Agnieszka Holland.
𝟎𝟖.𝟎𝟓 (Thursday)
At 10:00, the cinema hall will host the next edition of the Pitching Session, part of the Student Film Market — an opportunity to discover bold and promising film projects by young filmmakers.
At 18:00, we’ll kick off the first block of competition
screenings. We are proud to announce that this year’s edition will feature our short film Tennis Mortis, directed by Michał Łukowicz.
At 12:00, a masterclass with Israeli director Guy Davidi will take place in room 1.20. Then at 14:30, we invite you to a presentation by Munk Studio titled Distribution and Festivals.
In room 3.08, we’ll have the pleasure of hosting the Polish Filmmakers Association. At 13:30, Artistic Director Jan P. Matuszyński will be joined in conversation by the association’s president, Grzegorz Łoszewski.
𝟎𝟗.𝟎𝟓 (Friday)
Friday promises to be a true Day of the Wacko!
In the cinema hall, we’ll hold a special screening as part of the 50 for 50 program, celebrating the 50th Polish Film Festival in Gdynia. Together, we’ll revisit iconic titles from years past. And on this occasion, at 14:00, we’ll screen Day of the Wacko, directed by Marek Koterski.
At 13:30 in room 1.20, join us for a meeting with Wajda School & Studio titled: From an Idea, Through Production, to the European Film Awards Gala. Guests include: Katarzyna Madaj-Kozłowska, Sławomir Łonisk, and Justyna Han.
At 11:00 in room 3.07, take part in the workshop Stop Motion Animation, led by the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice.
Registration is required for this and all workshops via our festival website: https://wff.us.edu.pl/xxii/
In room 3.08, take part in a series of panels exploring how to collaborate with regional film funds, how to avoid unnecessary post-production in short films, and how cinema truly begins — and who the real author is.
𝟏𝟎.𝟎𝟓 (Saturday)
We’ll begin the day in the cinema hall with the third and final block of competition screenings. Next, we’ll present three non-competition films.
Finally, we’ll close the festival with the Closing Ceremony, during which we’ll screen Loss of Balance, directed by Korek Bojanowski. A short Q&A with the director will follow the screening.
…And much, much more!
We invite you to explore the full festival program and choose the activities that best suit your interests. As every year, second-year students of Film and Television Production Organization have gone above and beyond to bring you unforgettable cinematic experiences!
A reminder: from May 7–9, we’re also holding Open Days for prospective students. You can find all the details in the posts on our social media channels!