Hot Docs ranks amongst the most significant documentary festivals in the entire world. Established in 1993, the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival is the largest documentary film festival on the American continent. The event, organised by a non-profit institution, is devoted to supporting and championing the art of documentary filmmaking and to creating production opportunities for non-fiction filmmakers. Each year, the spring screenings are accompanied by an international film market and a series of industry conferences.
On My Own Terms tells the story of Paweł and Julka – half-siblings raised in a children’s home who dream of independence and living as they see fit. When Paweł begins to find success in boxing and Julka unexpectedly inherits an apartment, it appears that the autonomy they have longed for is at last within reach. Adulthood, however, swiftly puts their plans to the test, forcing the siblings to confront challenges they had never anticipated.
The producer of the film is Marta Wierzbicka from Smart Films. International festival distribution for the film is handled by KFF Sales. The world premiere took place at 65th Krakow Film Festival.
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