Project co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland
Organizer
Adam Mickiewicz Institute (IAM) – brings Polish culture to people around the world. Being a state institution, it creates lasting interest in Polish culture and art through strengthening the presence of Polish artists on the global stage. It initiates innovative projects, supports international cooperation and cultural exchanges. It promotes the work of both established and promising artists, showing the diversity and richness of our culture. The Adam Mickiewicz Institute is also responsible for the Culture.pl website, a comprehensive source of knowledge about Polish culture. More information: iam.pl.
Partners
The Polish National Film, Television and Theatre School in Lodz – was established in 1948 and is considered as one of the oldest and most prestigious film schools in the world. Its mission is to educate directors and cinematographers of both live-action and animated films, lighting designers, still photographers, editors, sound designers, screenwriters, producers and actors. Students achieve practical and theoretical knowledge, and shoot their own projects on film or digital under artistic guidance of acclaimed Polish and international filmmakers. Our students and graduates are prize winners at the most important international and Polish film festivals in: Cannes, Berlin, Sundance, Krakow and many others. Amongst our graduates are: Andrzej Wajda, Krzysztof Kieslowski, Malgorzata Szumowska, Slawomir Idziak, Ryszard Lenczewski, Jolanta Dylewska, Lukasz Zal and many others.
Documentary and Feature Film Studios (WFDiF) – is a legendary institution where Polish films have been made for over 75 years. Founded as a production centre for documentary films, it soon became one of the country’s leading hubs for feature filmmaking. Its studios, laboratories, and editing rooms have been home to the creation of landmark works by renowned filmmakers including Andrzej Wajda, Krzysztof Zanussi, and Krzysztof Kieślowski. Today, WFDiF produces and co-produces dozens of film projects, including debut features, many of which achieve both critical and commercial success. The institution is also actively involved in the digitisation and restoration of Polish film heritage, while running a wide range of educational initiatives.
