On Saturday, May 10, we wrapped up the 22nd edition of Węgiel Film Festival. Once again, second-year students of Film and Television Production Organization, the Festival Directors, and everyone involved in organizing the event rose to the occasion — well done!

Numerous workshops, markets, masterclasses, competition and non-competition screenings, concerts, and most importantly, lots of smiles, inspiring conversations, wonderful guests, and cinematic emotions — for all of this, we extend our heartfelt thanks!

We’re also thrilled that Tennis Mortis, directed by Michał Łukowicz, received an Honourable Mention and the Audience Award — congratulations to the whole team!

🎬 Tennis Mortis | directed by Michał Łukowicz | cinematography by Kaja Struszczyk | production management by Julia Władacz | produced by the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School, University of Silesia in Katowice, 2024

All events held as part of the Festival can be found on our website (22nd Edition – Węgiel Film Festival), and highlights are shared across our and the festival’s social media channels.

📸 See you next year! In the meantime, check out the photo report prepared by the always reliable Krzysztof Szlapa.

12 May 2025

Here is the program of the 22nd edition of the Węgiel Film Festival!

Check out what's in store for you.

𝟎𝟕.𝟎𝟓 (Wednesday)
Opening Ceremony – as tradition dictates, it will take place at Kino Światowid. Attendance is by reservation only via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The event will be highlighted by a screening of Provincial Actors, directed by Agnieszka Holland.

𝟎𝟖.𝟎𝟓 (Thursday)
At 10:00, the cinema hall will host the next edition of the Pitching Session, part of the Student Film Market — an opportunity to discover bold and promising film projects by young filmmakers.

At 18:00, we’ll kick off the first block of competition

screenings. We are proud to announce that this year’s edition will feature our short film Tennis Mortis, directed by Michał Łukowicz.

At 12:00, a masterclass with Israeli director Guy Davidi will take place in room 1.20. Then at 14:30, we invite you to a presentation by Munk Studio titled Distribution and Festivals.

In room 3.08, we’ll have the pleasure of hosting the Polish Filmmakers Association. At 13:30, Artistic Director Jan P. Matuszyński will be joined in conversation by the association’s president, Grzegorz Łoszewski.

𝟎𝟗.𝟎𝟓 (Friday)
Friday promises to be a true Day of the Wacko!
In the cinema hall, we’ll hold a special screening as part of the 50 for 50 program, celebrating the 50th Polish Film Festival in Gdynia. Together, we’ll revisit iconic titles from years past. And on this occasion, at 14:00, we’ll screen Day of the Wacko, directed by Marek Koterski.

At 13:30 in room 1.20, join us for a meeting with Wajda School & Studio titled: From an Idea, Through Production, to the European Film Awards Gala. Guests include: Katarzyna Madaj-Kozłowska, Sławomir Łonisk, and Justyna Han.

At 11:00 in room 3.07, take part in the workshop Stop Motion Animation, led by the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice.
Registration is required for this and all workshops via our festival website: https://wff.us.edu.pl/xxii/

In room 3.08, take part in a series of panels exploring how to collaborate with regional film funds, how to avoid unnecessary post-production in short films, and how cinema truly begins — and who the real author is.

𝟏𝟎.𝟎𝟓 (Saturday)
We’ll begin the day in the cinema hall with the third and final block of competition screenings. Next, we’ll present three non-competition films.

Finally, we’ll close the festival with the Closing Ceremony, during which we’ll screen Loss of Balance, directed by Korek Bojanowski. A short Q&A with the director will follow the screening.

…And much, much more!

We invite you to explore the full festival program and choose the activities that best suit your interests. As every year, second-year students of Film and Television Production Organization have gone above and beyond to bring you unforgettable cinematic experiences!

A reminder: from May 7–9, we’re also holding Open Days for prospective students. You can find all the details in the posts on our social media channels!

05 May 2025

Dear Students,

Please be informed that on May 2, 2025, the Dean’s Office and the entire Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School of the University of Silesia will be closed.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and wish you a pleasant and restful long weekend!

30 April 2025

𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐭 returns from the 42nd Busan International Short Film Festival with an award! 👏

We are very pleased to announce that Burnout has earned the recognition of the jury and received the 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 (𝐃𝐌 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝) in the International Competition!

👥 𝐉𝐮𝐫𝐲’𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭:

The balance between personal life and work life, the constant pressure, and high levels of anxiety, depression, and stress have made women's mental health more visible, but it remains taboo in many societies. Cinema can help in the task of giving it the importance it deserves — it is very important to reflect on it. The short film Burnout does so brilliantly.

Heartfelt congratulations to everyone involved in the production. We are proud that such a large group of our students represented our School at this prestigious film event this year. 🥰

🎬 Burnout | Directed by Marta Z. Nowak | Cinematography by Jakub Stoszek | Production management: Gabriela Fita, Tomasz Widera & Wiktoria Goczoł | Produced by the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School, University of Silesia in Katowice, 2024

A young woman experiences disturbing visions while at work. When her new ability starts to become a problem, she tries—through equally unsettling means—to regain control over her life.

VERDICT

30 April 2025