On March 9, the winners of the prestigious Polish Film Awards “Orły” were announced. The 28th Orły Gala took place at the Polish Theatre.
Among the winners was Piotr Domalewski – our graduate and current lecturer. His film “The Altar Boys” received the Audience Award, and he himself was awarded the Orzeł for Best Screenplay for the film.
We also congratulate Aneta Hickinbotham, our graduate and lecturer, whose Aurum Film is the producer of “The Altar Boys”
Warm congratulations to Piotr and to all the winners and nominees! 👏
Are you facing the important decision of choosing your studies? Preparing for your final exams? Finishing your Bachelor’s degree and considering the next step in your academic journey?
Join us for the Open Day at the University of Silesia in Katowice – a great opportunity to explore our study programmes, meet students and academic staff, and get answers to all your questions.
March 10, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
SpinPLACE, 5 Bankowa Street, Katowice
Event programme includes:
✔ meetings with students and university staff
✔ panel discussions about the admissions process
✔ workshops and presentations of study programmes
✔ the opportunity to visit our Faculty
Participation is free of charge; however, registration is required.
Thank you for such a great turnout at yesterday’s meeting with Piotr Jaxa!
It was an inspiring afternoon filled with conversations about the craft of cinematography, responsibility for the image, and behind-the-scenes insights into collaborations with outstanding directors. We are grateful for the openness, honesty, and the wealth of valuable knowledge Mr. Jaxa shared with our students.
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We are delighted to announce that the film produced by Aleksandra Aleksander, titled Kontrewers has been selected for the Berlinale Shorts competition and will compete for the Golden Bear at the 76th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival.
Kontrewers directed by Zuza Banasińska, tells the story of an encounter between the spirit of a possessed girl, trapped in a stone, and the director’s 102-year-old grandmother. Blending archival materials, documentary, and staged scenes, the film creates a moving reflection on memory, our relationship with the past, and the unseen.
The 76th Berlin International Film Festival runs until February 22, 2026.
Nominations for the ORŁY, the main prize at Blaue Blume Polska, and the premiere of Maciej Pieprzyca’s latest series – so much is happening!
We have just learned the nominees for the Polskie Nagrody Filmowe ORŁY 2026 – among them are our lecturers and graduates. We warmly congratulate all the honorees!
But that’s not the end of the good news. The Best Polish Film in this year’s Blaue Blume Polska competition went to our narrative short “Initium”, directed by student Marek Mogilski. This is a great joy for us and proof that young talents develop at an impressive pace here.
Moreover, on February 11, another special premiere – the latest series by our lecturer, Prof. Maciej Pieprzyca, PhD, debuts on the Netflix streaming platform: “Lead Children”.
It is a multi-episode, highly acclaimed drama inspired by true events – a must-watch!
Our lecturers and graduates among the nominees:
🏆 The Altar Boys, dir. Piotr Domalewski (produced by Aneta Hickinbotham), in the categories: Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay
🏆 SILVER, dir. Natalia Koniarz, in the category: Best Documentary Film
🏆 1670 (Season 2), dir. Maciej Buchwald, Kordian Kądziela, in the category: Best Narrative Series
🏆 Przesmyk, dir. Jan P. Matuszyński, in the category: Best Narrative Series
🏆 LARP. Miłość, trolle i inne questy, dir. Kordian Kądziela, in the category: DISCOVERY OF THE YEAR
We warmly invite you to watch and celebrate the successes of our community together! 🎬
