We are proud to announce that Dr. Anna Huth, affiliated with our institution, has been elected Deputy Treasurer of the Board of the European Film Academy!

The EFA is an organization that has supported filmmakers for years, promoting European cinema worldwide and organizing the prestigious European Film Awards. Its mission is to strengthen collaboration within the film industry and create space for the development of the cinematic arts.

Dr. Anna Huth has long been active at the intersection of education and the film industry—she lectures, supports young creators, and initiates projects that help students and graduates grow professionally. She is the author and co-creator of initiatives such as the Student Film Market, film:lab, and team4set, which open doors to the professional world of cinema for young filmmakers.

This is a great achievement and a well-deserved recognition—congratulations, and we wish her a fruitful term! 🎥

04 April 2025

The film My only enemy, directed by Piotr Bieliński, has won the Best Short Fiction Film award at the Taller Imagen Escuela de Cine TV Multimedia festival, held from March 25-30, 2025.

The international jury recognized the film for its excellent staging and direction, masterful use of cinematic language, and meticulously planned cinematography. Special praise was given to the outstanding editing, exceptional acting performances, and the remarkable chemistry between the characters. The jury also highlighted the film’s depth and moving story, which, despite its minimalist form, evokes strong emotions and engages the audience in a profound moral drama.

🎥 My only enemy

📽️ Director: Piotr Bieliński

🎬 Cinematography: Jan Barszczewski

🎭 Production Management: Aleksandra Gajdosz

📖 Film Synopsis:

After a tragedy, Andrzej struggles to move on. But revenge stands in his way. Only one question remains—shotgun or hammer?

Congratulations to the creators! 🎬✨

01 April 2025

We are thrilled to announce that Take me to her and Burnout have been selected for the official lineup of the Busan International Short Film Festival (BISFF)! Out of hundreds of submissions, two films directed by our students made it into the 40 selected productions—an incredible achievement we are extremely proud of!

📅 The festival will take place from April 24-29, 2025.

🔹 Burnout | Directed by Marta Z. Nowak | Cinematography: Jakub Stoszek | Production management: Gabriela Fita, Tomasz Widera, Wiktoria Goczoł

📖 A young woman begins experiencing unsettling visions at work. As her newfound ability spirals out of control, she struggles to regain control over her life in an equally disturbing way.

🔹 Take me to her| Directed by Bartłomiej Błaszczyński | Cinematography: Fryderyk Potoczek | Production management: Alicja Osiej, Dorota Damec, Monika Borówka

📖 Basia hides her sorrow. During an audition for drama school, she looks after another candidate’s child. A single impulse changes everything—forcing her to confront her past and take the first step toward healing.

A big congratulations as well to Ave Eva, directed by our student Agnieszka Nowosielska, which has also been selected! 👏

Congratulations to all the filmmakers, and we’re keeping our fingers crossed for success at the festival!

25 March 2025

📅 March 28, 2025 (Friday) | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📍 Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School in Katowice | Cinema Hall

We invite you to a lecture where the following topics will be discussed:

🔹 The new model of film production in the age of VOD,

🔹 Producer – Director: a change in the model of cooperation,

🔹 Generative AI and the future of the film industry,

🔹 Film financing – is it possible without subsidies?

🔹 Film or series – which is more profitable?

The lecture will be led by:

Kamil Przełęcki – a graduate of the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School at the University of Silesia in Katowice, film producer, financing expert, lecturer, and a pioneer of new technologies in the audiovisual industry. He has worked on films by Andrzej Wajda ("Katyń", "Zemsta"), as well as series and productions for Netflix and HBO Europe ("Odwilż", "Warszawianka").

Co-founder of the first VOD services in Poland (Netino.pl, Kinoplex.pl) and a promoter of new technologies in film production (4K, Dolby Atmos, AI in actor digitization). He has lectured at the Warsaw Film School, Gdynia Film School, and Wajda School. Author of the "Compendium of Feature Film Production" series.

Let’s meet and discuss the directions in which contemporary film production is heading!

21 March 2025