We are delighted to announce that Marcin Gołąb, a student of the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School at the University of Silesia in Katowice, has co-created the exhibition Mould by Agnieszka Mastalerz.
The opening takes place today, 18 September 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Fort Institute of Photography in Warsaw, as part of Warsaw Gallery Weekend+.
Mould is the premiere presentation of video works in which Marcin Gołąb served as Director of Photography. The films explore the transformation of matter, the encounter of body and machine, and the confrontation between organic and mechanical rhythm. One of the works, Mould, was shot on 35mm film and projected from an analog projector—a monumental 300-kilogram device that itself becomes part of the exhibition experience. In the parallel projection Ὁδός, viewers witness the transformations of inorganic matter—metallic alloys, thermal energy, and paradoxical vitality.
The works were created with the support of the “Young Poland” scholarship from the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, and with the patronage of LaSquadra in Katowice.
📍 Venue: Fort Institute of Photography, 6 Wł. Szpilmana St., Building 4, Warsaw 🗓 Exhibition runs until 16 November 2025
Five of our films in the official selection of the 10. Dolnośląski Festiwal Filmowy Złoty Samorodek!
We are proud to announce that our students’ productions have been selected for this year’s competition program!
PRIME, Director: Adrian Dulnik | Cinematography: Marcin Gołąb | Production Management: Anna Pocztowska
A journalist moderating a live presidential debate is blackmailed. He must favor one of the candidates; otherwise, compromising materials about him will be published.
Take me to her, Director: Bartłomiej Błaszczyński | Cinematography: Fryderyk Potoczek | Production Management: Alicja Osiej, Dorota Damec, Monika Borówka
Basia pretends to her husband that everything is fine. At the entrance exams to an acting school, she meets Alicja and the baby she is taking care of. After a demanding performance and a difficult confrontation with her husband, Basia decides to kidnap Alicja’s child and unintentionally puts it in danger. This shocking event makes her ready for change and healing.
Honey Bunny, Director: Gracjana Piechula | Cinematography: Aleksandra Kamińska | Production Management: Marcin Costilla-Kamiński
Retired firefighter Staszek shares everything with his beloved wife Alinka—except the bedroom. It is easier for him to show affection to the fluffy rabbits he breeds in his backyard shed than to Alinka. When he discovers that his wife has secretly taken a job as a cuddler at a paid cuddling salon called Honey Bunny, he must confront not only her but also his own sexuality and needs.
Mr Shoeman, Director: Michał Łukowicz | Cinematography: Emilia Cięciwa | Production Management: Julia Władacz
Mateusz Wróbel is a certified Polish philologist. Several years ago, he quit teaching and opened a shoemaking workshop at the old train station in Czechowice-Dziedzice. This year, Mateusz awaits the birth of his son, which becomes a pretext for many conversations with his customers—about shoes, poetry, and life.
The Mime and His Granddaughter, Director: Jan Seraphim | Cinematography: Maria Majerczyk | Production Management: Gabriel Banaszczyk, Hanna Rusin, Małgorzata Desput
As a young man, Bogdan left Poland after tragic events when his father was murdered by the militia. He settled in France, where fate led him to the Paris school of mime run by the legendary Marcel Marceau. Recognizing Bogdan’s talent, Marceau appointed him his assistant. After a successful career abroad, Bogdan returned to his hometown of Bolesławiec to enjoy a well-deserved retirement. There, he discovered the stage talent of his six-year-old granddaughter, Blanka, and decided to pass on his knowledge and experience to her, beginning her mime training.
The 10. Dolnośląski Festiwal Filmowy „Złoty Samorodek” 2025 will take place on September 26–28 in Złotoryja.
We cordially invite you to a meeting with Prof. Janusz Musiał – “Artistic Books”
On September 12 at 7:00 PM in the conference hall of the Municipal Museum in Żory (1 Muzealna St.), a meeting will be held with Janusz Musiał – professor at the University of Silesia, director of the Institute of Film and Theatre, author and editor of photographic publications.
The conversation will be devoted to artistic books, including photographic editions created in small print runs and as prototypes. A multi-volume series “Photography in Silesia” will also be presented, documenting the history and development of photography in the region, as well as festival events, including the Outdoor Photography Festival in Żory.
The meeting is part of the 15th “Plener” Photography Festival.
As many as six films created by our students have been included in the official selection of the 9th OFF “Filmowe Południe” 2025!
I am not here, Director & Cinematography: Daniel Le Hai | Production Management: Rafał Cieplok
After many years, Piotr returns to his family home to confront his alcoholic father and rebuild his relationship with his brother Krzyś. The film tells the story of a man who must face a past that is catching up with him.
Take me to her, Director: Bartłomiej Błaszczyński | Cinematography: Fryderyk Potoczek | Production Management: Alicja Osiej, Dorota Damec, Monika Borówka
Basia pretends to her husband that everything is fine. During her acting school entrance exams, she meets Alicja and her baby, whom she takes care of. After a demanding performance and a difficult confrontation with her husband, Basia decides to kidnap Alicja’s child—unintentionally putting it in danger. This shock makes Basia ready for change and healing.
Honey Bunny, Director: Gracjana Piechula | Cinematography: Aleksandra Kamińska | Production Management: Marcin Costilla-Kamiński
Staszek, a retired firefighter, shares everything with his beloved wife Alinka—except the bedroom. He finds it easier to show affection to the fluffy rabbits he raises in his backyard shed than to Alinka. When he discovers that she has secretly taken a job as a professional cuddler at Honey Bunny, a paid cuddling salon, he must confront not only her but also his own sexuality and needs
The Salesman, Director: Patryk Kaflowski | Cinematography: Daniel Le Hai | Production Management: Weronika Kozioł
Darek is the owner of a shop on the brink of bankruptcy. Things take a strange turn when a large shipment of half-armors arrives. An old man appears in the store, offering to help sell them.
Too Cold for a Storm, Director: Igor Sas | Cinematography: Radosław Kozieł | Production Management: Kamil Warszawski
A story about Piotr, who after many years returns to his home village to fulfill his late father’s wish: to accompany him on his final journey to the cemetery. To Piotr’s surprise, the cart led by old Jaskółka is to carry not only the coffin but also Paweł—Piotr’s half-brother, whom he has never met. Crossing vast, empty fields on their way to the cemetery, the brothers are forced into a conversation neither of them is eager to have.
KO-KO, Director: Jakub Wojciekiewicz | Cinematography: Karolina Biedrowska | Production Management: Alicja Osiej
Łukasz meets an ex-convict named Chudy and, with his help, sets out to fulfill his dream of meeting his dreamlike influencer, Serafina.
The 9th OFF “Filmowe Południe” will take place on September 26–27, 2025, in Mikołów.
Our warmest congratulations to all the creators—fingers crossed for you!
This Wednesday marks the start of the 6th edition of the Italian NaNo Film Festival, and this year’s selection includes First Tango, directed by our student Aleksander Pakulski!
First Tango, Director: Aleksander Pakulski | Cinematography: Aleksandra Neyman | Production Manager: Natalia Bąba
Two teenagers, secretly infatuated with each other, are pushed by their friends into a sexual initiation ritual in the wilds of Kashubia. Left on their own, they must confront both the pressure placed upon them and their true feelings.
The 6th NaNo Film Festival will take place on September 10–13, 2025, in Naples, Italy.
