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Photo by Krzysztof Szlapa

The second edition of the nationwide competition Przedsiębiorcze nastolatki is now behind us! We are grateful for the opportunity to co-organize this initiative once again this year.

A record number of 136 secondary schools from all over the country registered for this year’s edition. During the final gala, held on June 9 at the Rialto Kinoteatr, the winners were announced from among the nominees — and exceptionally, due to the high quality of the submitted projects, additional awards were granted!

We sincerely thank everyone involved in the organization and execution of the Competition. Special recognition goes to our faculty members: Dr. Ewa Sałużanka for once again providing expert support to the jury in evaluating the competition entries, and Filip Czernow for leading inspiring film workshops for the winners. We also extend our thanks to our student, Lidia Le Thanh, for her professional hosting of the awards ceremony.

We invite you to take a look at the photos from the film workshops, which took place on June 11 in our film studio. The winners had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with film equipment, shoot scenes using green screen technology, and much more!

Congratulations to all the winners! We truly believe that the experience gained will inspire them to apply to the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School in the future! 

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05.06.2025

Repetitions in the Official Selection of the 12th Star Film Fest!

We’re very pleased to announce that our charming documentary directed by Maciej Czuchryta has been selected for yet another festival! This time, it will travel to the city of Sisak in Croatia!

Repetitions was selected from among 1,281 submissions and is the only film representing Poland!

🎬 Repetitions | directed by Maciej Czuchryta | cinematography by Maksymilian Łobaczewski | produced in 2024

Repetitions focuses on intimate interviews with pensioners, conducted in the gym hall of a small sanatorium. Repetitive exercises serve as catalysts for personal stories of pain and joy, revealing the most expressive moments of human life. The documentary is not only an aesthetic essay on suffering but also a story about regeneration and inner strength.

🔗 Link to the full list of selected films: https://sfilmfest.com/en/competition-films-of-the-12th-star-film-fest/

Congratulations to everyone involved in the making of this production! 👏

The festival will take place from August 21 to 23, 2025.

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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!

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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

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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.

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