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Still from the film 'I am not here'

WAMA Film Festival - here we come!

During this year's 11th edition of the film festival in Olsztyn, three of our short film productions will be screened.

🎬 I am not here | directed and filmed by Daniel Le Hai | production management by Rafał Cieplok | 2024

Piotr returns to his childhood home after many years to confront his alcoholic father and rebuild his relationship with his brother Krzyś. The film tells the story of a man who must face a past that catches up with him. Starring Piotr Głowacki, Andrzej Grabowski, and Paweł Kempa.

🎬 Black water | directed by Joanna Różniak | cinematography by Łukasz Łatanik | production management by Maria Kawalec | 2023

Emilka is young, unemployed, and has a phobic fear of bodies of water. After a family tragedy, she spends all her time with her younger sister. A new job, which requires a full immersion into the past, may be her chance for a fresh start. Starring Barbara Liberek, Dorota Furmaniuk, and Dariusz Pieróg.

🎬 Dancing on the clouds | directed by Michał Mieszczyk | cinematography by Igor Połaniewicz | production management by Edyta Bełza & Yana Honcharenko | 2023

Seeking redemption, Patryk tries to rebuild his life with Maja and become a father to her two-year-old son Mati. To raise money for the wedding, he gets involved in drug smuggling. Unexpectedly, Mati's biological father returns to the country, embodying everything Patryk lacks: stability, security, and wealth. Patryk’s dreams clash with harsh reality. Starring Lena Góra and Michał Jurkowski.

The WAMA Film Festival is one of the partner festivals of the Jan Machulski Award, so we wish everyone the best of luck in their pursuit of nominations!

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Still from the film 'Black water'
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Still from the film 'Dancing on the clouds'

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We invite you to a unique photography exhibition by our lecturer, Dr. habil. Ryszard Czernow, Professor at the University of Silesia 🌟

Ryszard Czernow: WORLD OF BRICKS - SECOND EDITION

📸 The Association of Polish Art Photographers, Silesian District, is honored to invite you to Ryszard Czernow's photography exhibition. Step into the extraordinary world of brick architecture, captured in a unique way by the artist.

🗓 Vernissage:

Date: August 7, 2024 (Wednesday)

Time: 6:30 PM

Place: Katowice Gallery ZPAF

Address: Dąbrowskiego 2, Katowice

🖼 Exhibition open:

From August 7 to August 30, 2024

From Tuesday to Friday, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Don't miss the opportunity to see these exceptional photographs! 📷

Free admission!

More information

This event is part of the City-Region-Academy program, as part of the celebrations of Katowice European City of Science 2024.

The event is co-funded by the Silesian Voivodeship, a co-organizer of Katowice European City of Science 2024.

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We invite you to a group exhibition curated by the lecturer from our department, Prof. Dr. habil. Janusz Musiał 📸

The Gallery of Photography ZPAF in Wrocław cordially invites you to the group exhibition of members of the Upper Silesian Branch of ZPAF Lower Silesian District. The exhibition presents the works of renowned photographers.

🗓 Exhibition open: August 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024

🕕 Vernissage: August 1, 2024, 6:00 PM

🏛 Venue: Gallery of Photography ZPAF, Św. Marcina 4, Wrocław

Don't miss the opportunity to see the diversity and passion in the work of distinguished photographers. Free admission!

More information on the website

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Kadr z filmu Złamanie otwarte, autor zdjęć: Fryderyk Potoczek

Wonderful! Hedgehog City wins another award!

🏆 HEDGEHOG'S DILLEMA wins the award for Best International Short Film at the 27th Guanajuato International Film Festival and is now eligible for an Oscar, congratulations!

The pure cinema of Mateusz Rybiński undoubtedly has something special that makes international jurors appreciate this short film, which is only a few minutes long. After all, this is not the first (and hopefully not the last) award at a prestigious film event. Huge applause for the entire team.

🎬 HEDGEHOG'S DILLEMA | directed by Mateusz Rybiński | cinematography by Tomasz Grzymała | production management by Natalia Rokicka & Rafał Cieplok | produced by Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School, University of Silesia, 2023.

You can learn about all the creators of the short film on Film Polski by clicking HERE.

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A still from the film "Take me to her" ("Złamanie otwarte"), cinematography by Fryderyk Potoczek

The semifinalists for the 2024 Student Academy Awards have been announced, and among the 62 films, our short fiction film directed by Bartłomiej Błaszczyński has made the cut. This is incredible!

The semifinalists were selected from 2,683 submissions, and it is the only film from Poland. We are in the running for a Student Oscar! 😲

🎬 Take me to her | Directed by Bartłomiej Błaszczyński | Screenplay by Katarzyna Błaszczyńska | Cinematography by Fryderyk Potoczek | Production Management by Alicja Osiej, Dorota Damec, and Monika Borówka | Produced by the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School, University of Silesia in Katowice, 2024

Basia (35) pretends everything is fine in front of her husband. At the entrance exams for acting school, she meets Alicja (20) and her baby, whom she is caring for. After a demanding performance and a difficult confrontation with her husband, Basia decides to kidnap Alicja’s baby, unintentionally putting it in danger. This shock prompts Basia to become ready for change and healing.

Congratulations to the entire team for reaching this stage, but we won’t stop here – fingers crossed for the final!

You can read the full list of semifinalists HERE.

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A still from the film "Take me to her" ("Złamanie otwarte"), cinematography by Fryderyk Potoczek
24.07.2024
A still from the film "Take me to her" ("Złamanie otwarte"), cinematography by Fryderyk Potoczek