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05.06.2025
Photo by Mikołaj Rutkowski

With pride and joy, we are pleased to announce that Professor Krzysztof Zanussi — an outstanding director, screenwriter, and lecturer at our Faculty — has been awarded the honorary title of Doctor Honoris Causa by the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre!

This prestigious distinction is a recognition of the Professor’s remarkable artistic achievements, his impact on the development of European film culture, and his invaluable contribution to the education of future generations of filmmakers. For many years, Krzysztof Zanussi has generously shared his knowledge and experience with young filmmakers, inspiring them to pursue artistic exploration, bold thinking, and creative integrity.

The official award ceremony is taking place today, June 11, in the Grand Hall of LMTA.

Our heartfelt congratulations!

05.06.2025

Study with us!

Admissions are now open for the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School at the University of Silesia in Katowice.

Don’t wait—choose your program and register now!

🌐 CREATIVE MANAGEMENT IN NEW MEDIA

(Master’s degree, full-time studies)

📅 Application deadline: August 31, 2025

This program is designed for individuals holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree who want to enhance their competencies in social media communication. It also helps expand, organize, and solidify knowledge of new tools and techniques used in social media. The program offers comprehensive preparation for working in the era of media convergence and confidently navigating the digital media landscape.

The program is conducted in English!

📌 More information: https://irk.us.edu.pl/pl/offer/SW-2025-Z/programme/W8-S2CM20/?from=field:CMhttps://irk.us.edu.pl/pl/offer/SW-2025-Z/programme/W8-S2CM20/?from=field:CM

05.06.2025
Photo by Krzysztof Szlapa

We encourage you to read the interview with Krzysztof Szlapa, conducted by Samanta Stochla — it's a fascinating conversation between two employees of the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School in Katowice!

Get to know Krzysztof Szlapa's KRAINA a little better. 📸

🗣 [...] Kraina is essentially deserted. The image of a human appears in only two photographs – visible in the oval portraits on tombstones. As a living being, a person is completely absent – and this is not by accident. A major inspiration for the creation of this album is the difficult history of the Podkarpacie region. It relates to displacements and various human tragedies that took place in these lands. The absence of people in the album is significant – it symbolically shows that entire communities once lived in this region, but sadly, they are no longer here. It was also a multicultural melting pot. This land holds blood in its soil. The annihilated life stands in stark contrast to the beautiful nature that surrounds it.

The Kraina album by Krzysztof Szlapa is available at the Silesian Museum Library and in the Film Library of the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School in Katowice.

🔗 To obtain a personal copy or learn more, please contact the author directly via the LINK.

LINK TO THE ARTICLE

05.06.2025

Study Cinematography and Photography at the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School

University of Silesia in Katowice – where the image says it all.

🎥 CINEMATOGRAPHY AND PHOTOGRAPHY

(Uniform Master’s program, full-time)

📅 Application deadline: June 19, 2025

What does the admission process look like?

👉 STAGE I

Portfolio review – the committee evaluates technical level, visual storytelling, composition, aesthetic sensitivity, and the candidate’s creative potential.

👉 STAGE II

Practical exam – create photographs (reportage and formal task) based on a given topic.

Written exam – analysis of a film’s visual concept (light, color, rhythm, composition, and expressive tools).

👉 STAGE III

Practical exam – film a scene with a prop in a studio setting.

Oral exam – discussion on photography and the art of filmmaking.

📌 More information: https://www.writv.us.edu.pl/pl/kandydat/realizacja-obrazu-filmowego-telewizyjnego-i-fotografia

05.06.2025

Study Directing at the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School

University of Silesia in Katowice – where you learn through hands-on practice and start creating from day one.

🎬 DIRECTING – Bachelor's and Master's degree programs (full-time)

Admissions now open!

  • Bachelor’s (1st cycle): until June 15, 2025
  • Master’s (2nd cycle): until September 15, 2025

What does the admission process look like?

👉 STAGE I:

Submit a portfolio of your original works – including a treatment or screenplay, photographs, video self-presentation, and other selected formats.

Then, take an oral exam: defend your portfolio and discuss film-related topics.

👉 STAGE II:

Practical exams: artistic assignment and screenplay analysis.

👉 STAGE III:

Photo reportage, studio staging task, and a qualification interview.

📌 More information: https://www.writv.us.edu.pl/pl/kandydat/rezyseria