On May 20th, second-year students of Film, Television, and Photography Production had the opportunity to shoot two scenes: “The Dollhouse” and “Mafia.”
The event had a special character thanks to the presence of guests from Sony Poland, ATM System Sp. z o.o., and Black Photon, who shared their knowledge and experience. Camera and lens tests were conducted, topics related to optics and film equipment were discussed, and Black Photon provided professional color grading for the footage.
Students also worked on lighting setups with Piotr Michalski and had the chance to try operating a steadicam. Professional actors Rafał Stachowiak, Weronika Humaj, and Maja Pankiewicz were invited to perform in the scenes, bringing authenticity and energy to the projects.
Since yesterday, the 22nd Neisse Film Festival has been underway, where as many as three of our productions will be shown on the big screen!
The following films have been selected for the short film competition:
Love Above | Directed by: Maciej Czuchryta | Cinematography: Julia Czarnocka | Production management: Aleksandra Murias, Amelia Zalewska
A summer day. At a modest wedding, a mysterious woman from the couple’s past appears. Her unexpected presence awakens desire in the newlyweds.
Take me to her | Directed by: Bartłomiej Błaszczyński | Cinematography: Fryderyk Potoczek | Production management: Alicja Osiej, Dorota Damec, Monika Borówka
Basia pretends everything is fine in front of her husband. At entrance exams for drama school, she meets Alicja and the baby she's caring for. After a demanding performance and a tough confrontation with her husband, Basia impulsively decides to take Alicja’s child, unknowingly putting it in danger. The shock leads her to become ready for change and healing.
Ladylike | Directed by: Olga Hajnosz | Cinematography: Jakub Piórkowski | Production management: Olga Mrowiec
Alex is a sensitive boy with androgynous looks, which puts him at odds with stereotypical ideas of masculinity. The lack of acceptance from his tough classmates causes him to increasingly feel pressure to conform. The arrival of a new student – Tomek – brings him a companion who, as it soon turns out, harbors a secret of his own.
Congratulations to all the teams – we’re thrilled that your films have been noticed and appreciated at the festival!
A special round of applause goes to the creators of "Ladylike", which returned with a statuette from the 24th Independent Days|Filmfest!
The jury honored it as a film about identity, bullying, and exclusion – important, powerful, and real.
The 22nd Neisse Film Festival takes place from May 20 to 25, 2025, in cinemas across Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic. Don’t miss it!
This coming Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM, at the Schoen Palace – Museum in Sosnowiec, we invite you to the opening of a photographic art installation by Prof. Ryszard Czernow (University of Silesia). 📸
The event will be accompanied by a lecture by Dr. Krzysztof Jurecki titled:
“The Significance of Ryszard Czernow’s Work in the Context of Photomontage Tradition.” 👏
We warmly invite students and all those interested in Ryszard Czernow’s creative work. The opening will launch a two-month exhibition of the installation titled 𝐑𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐒, which will be on display at the Museum until July 20, 2025.
Yesterday marked the end of shooting for this short film, created as part of the Creative Producer workshop project. The workshops were led by Małgorzata Domin, our lecturer and an experienced mentor to students. 👏
🎥 Third-year students of Film and Television Production took on the roles of creative producers, working on the development and production of the short film. Their project tells the story of a young knight, Gniewko, who undergoes a symbolic transformation in a humorous tone. He sheds his armor—both physical and mental—breaking free from the expectations imposed by his father.
The workshops regularly take place in the unique setting of Sokołowsko in Lower Silesia, a location closely associated with our school’s patron, Krzysztof Kieślowski.
Work on Błędny rycerz began in the second year of the Film and Television Production program—with brainstorming sessions, merging of ideas, and the selection of key creatives. The screenplay was written by Tytus Niewiedział, directed by Rafał Paluszkiewicz, with cinematography by Daniel Le Hai.
Following an intensive preproduction phase—including location scouting and securing all necessary permits—filming successfully wrapped in May 2025.
The result of this collaboration is a project that combines creativity, solid organization, and a shared passion for cinema.
This year’s edition of the „Młodzi i Film” Festival will feature as many as eight short films produced by the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School of the University of Silesia!
We sincerely thank you for recognizing the creative work of our students and warmly congratulate everyone who worked with dedication on the films, which will soon appear on the big screen in Koszalin. Bravo! 👏
🎬 I’m recording! | directed by Ina Knap | archival footage: private collection | production management: Paulina Tura | prod. 2025
Watching a family’s home video archive can raise many unexpected questions—questions that have no real answers. The film’s narrator and protagonist experiences this firsthand as she wanders through eerily authentic VHS footage from her family’s past.
🎬 Coldness | directed by Lena Jaworska | cinematography: Daniel Le Hai | production management: Kamil D. Warszawski | prod. 2025
Podlasie, near the Polish–Belarusian border. Thirty-year-old Paweł leads a fast-paced life, struggling to balance his job at a frozen food factory with caring for his dying father, who’s been denied a hospice bed nearby. When social services warn him of signs of neglect, things spiral. After accidentally hitting a Syrian migrant, Ali, with his car, Paweł makes a risky deal—he’ll hide Ali from border guards and help him cross into Germany, if Ali helps him care for his father. Despite cultural differences, prejudice, and a language barrier, the two men must learn to cooperate.
🎬 Recess | directed by Jan Saczek | cinematography: Patryk Roman | production management: Lidia Le Thanh | prod. 2025
Ania, a young primary school teacher, accidentally sends a nude photo to one of her students, who happens to have a crush on her.
🎬 Father’s Day | directed by Patryk Kaflowski | cinematography: Łukasz Łatanik | production management: Oskar Sapeta | prod. 2024
A grieving father comes face to face with the man who turned his son’s death into a spectacle of conspiracy theories. In his pursuit of understanding, he confronts layers of misinformation and manipulation that have distorted the memory of his child. Father’s Day explores the collision between private grief and public deceit, inviting viewers on a journey for truth, redemption, and peace in the face of unimaginable loss.
🎬 Lucciola | directed by Aleksandra Neyman | cinematography: Aleksandra Neyman | production management: Kalina Głowińska | prod. 2025
In a world where touch is forbidden, young masseuse Nina works using hand covers to avoid physical contact. She attends “self-touch” therapy sessions, repeating mantras about safety. One day, she meets Zocha—and everything changes.
🎬 Not to come back | directed by Katarzyna Lewek | cinematography: Katarzyna Lewek | production management: Michał Igieliński, Amadeusz Ciesielski & Martyna Fudala | prod. 2025
It’s their first encounter in a long time. In the tight spaces of a childhood home, reality and longing collide.
🎬 Dad's not home | directed by Jan Saczek | cinematography: Patryk Roman | production management: Lidia Le Thanh | prod. 2025
Two underage brothers are hiding the fact that their father suffers from frontotemporal dementia. They must take care of him and manage the household on their own to avoid being separated.
🎬 TOO COLD FOR A STORM | directed by Igor Sas | cinematography: Radosław Kozieł | production management: Kamil D. Warszawski | prod. 2025
Inspired by Wiesław Myśliwski’s novel The Horizon, this is the story of Piotr, who returns to his home village after many years to fulfill his deceased father’s last wish: to accompany him on his final journey to the cemetery. Unexpectedly, he’s told that his half-brother Paweł—whom he has never met—will also join the funeral procession. As they ride across empty, windswept fields, the two men are forced into a conversation neither of them is ready for.
🔗 We encourage you to join the festival and explore the full selection of short films—both narrative and documentary:
