The exhibition "Limited Presence" will take place from October 18 to November 10, 2024, at the FOTO-GEN Gallery in Wrocław. This event brings together works from 68 artists, presenting 160 pieces that explore themes of isolation, societal shifts, and contemporary challenges. Curated by Marek Bułaj, the exhibition raises questions about social withdrawal and isolation in the face of events such as pandemics, wars, and climate change.
Among the participants is Prof. Janusz Musiał, PhD, Director of the Institute of Film and Theatre Arts at the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School, University of Silesia, whose presence highlights the interdisciplinary nature of the exhibition. This unique event invites reflection on our place in today’s world.
The opening reception will take place on October 18 at 6:00 PM at the FOTO-GEN Gallery. The exhibition offers not only the opportunity to engage with diverse art but also a chance to ponder pressing social issues.
Three of our films will be competing for awards at the 53rd Molodist Kyiv International Film Festival, the most prestigious film festival in Ukraine!
Student Film Competition
🎬 Mania! | directed by Lena Jaworska | cinematography by Paweł Kozak | production management by Kamil Warszawski | produced in 2023
A short comedy about a little girl named Mania. Her hysterical mother takes her to a rural house to stay with her ill-tempered aunt, where she befriends a small chicken. When she realizes why her aunt keeps chickens, Mania stages a one-person rebellion.
🎬 Tennis Mortis | directed by Michał Łukowicz | cinematography by Kaja Struszczyk | production management by Julia Władacz | produced in 2024
Ania is grieving over the death of her husband, a devoted sports fan. Unexpectedly, her beloved reappears at home to watch the final match of his favorite tournament...
National Film Competition
🎬 Beware of Good Dog | directed by Adelina Borets | cinematography by Paweł Kozak | production management by Kacper Anaczkowski & Iryna Borkovska | produced in 2024
Stepan regularly takes in elderly dogs from the shelter, offering them a peaceful place to spend their final days. This is his way of coming to terms with his own mortality. He dreams of a quiet death, even amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Additionally, the festival will feature other films directed by our students and alumni, including Basia: Three Short Stories directed by Mateusz Pietrak (with cinematography by Paweł Kozak), as well as the feature documentary debut by our student Adelina Borets, titled Flowers of Ukraine.
Special recognition goes to Paweł Kozak, who provided cinematography for three competition films in the festival's official selection. What an achievement—well done!
The Molodist Kyiv International Film Festival will be held from October 26 to November 3. This is yet another festival accredited by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences where our films are featured. Here's to continued success!
Congratulations to everyone involved in the selected productions, and best of luck!
Victim of the Moon wins the Student Film Section Award at the Zsigmond Vilmos Film Festival, congratulations! 👏
We recently joyfully informed you about the film's participation in two festivals – in Hungary and Iran. Today, we proudly announce that our student production has been recognized with an award! 🏆
This exceptional distinction at a festival dedicated to the memory of the great cinematographer, an Oscar winner for his work on Close Encounters of the Third Kind, brings us immense joy, and we hope it will also serve as motivation for our students!
🎬 Victim of the Moon | Directed by Piotr Szubra | Cinematography by Jakub Kaźmierczak | Production management by Karolina Pawlik, Adam Kiełbasa, Maciej Fabiańczyk | 2023
We would like to thank and congratulate the entire team, especially Jakub Kaźmierczak for his beautiful cinematography!
Science Night in the European City of Science on October 12th! 🎥
This Saturday at 5:00 PM, the Researchers' Night kicks off, and as a department of the University of Silesia, we have prepared a special event for you!
📍 Where? At the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School, ground-floor cinema hall (0.16)
🕔 When? October 12th, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
First, our lecturer, Mr. Norbert Rudzik, will discuss the role of sound in cinema and its impact on building emotions. Then, we will present some short audiovisual materials to showcase the practical dimension of sound. And that’s not all! You will also have the chance to watch films produced by us: four feature films, two cinematographic studies, and two documentaries!
🎬 Reserve your time for an exciting journey through the world of sound and imagery – all in our cinema hall!
Admission is free, but tickets are required (event for adults only). Tickets and the full program are available at website.
Participating institutions include: Silesian University of Technology, University of Economics in Katowice, University of Silesia in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, and Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice.
See you there! Compose your own Night full of science and art!
We are proud to share another success of our faculty’s alumni!
The music video for Baranovski’s “Iskry”, directed by Julian Tałandziewicz, with cinematography by Igor Połaniewicz and produced by Gosia Turek, has been nominated for the 10th anniversary edition of Press Magazine’s Grand Video Awards. This is a national competition that promotes the most creative, original, and innovative audiovisual work.
This is Julian’s third consecutive nomination, and the second this year for the “Iskry” project, which also received a special mention at the prestigious Berlin Music Video Awards. Until October 15th, viewers can vote for their favorite video from the 47 nominees in this year’s competition. The video with the most votes will receive the Audience Award.
It’s worth noting that the selection and results of the Grand Video Awards are determined by a professional jury made up of specialists in television and film production, social media experts, and advertising agency professionals.
We are thrilled to see our alumni successfully advancing their careers and gaining recognition both in Poland and internationally.
Congratulations, and we look forward to many more achievements!
