WOODEATERS

DREWNOJADY

The main entomologist exterminates woodeaters from the old wooden Lemko church in Poland. He must fight ruthlessly to protect the temple of Lemko minority and the beauty of the wooden monument. He will use his own method to kill every last one of woodeater.

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Country: Polska
  • Running time: 14
  • Year: 2025
  • Color: colour

Director: Julia Pełka

Script: Julia Pełka

DOP: Szymon Kluz

Editing: Julia Pełka, Mateusz Powszedniak

Sound: Joanna Napieralska

Production company: Parallax

About the director:

Julia Pełka

Julia Pełka

An award-winning Polish director, cinematographer and producer born in Warsaw. She graduaded with an MA in Cinematography from the Lodz Film School and Wajda School & Studio, DOK PRO Documentary Programme. Her films have played at festivals worldwide including premiere at Hot Docs. She was awarded with prestigious Ministry of Culture and National Heritage scholarship the YOUNG POLAND. She is a member of the Polish Filmmakers’ Association.

Filmography:

2025 – Woodeaters

2023 – Stoner

2022 – Lonia & Bronia

2021 – Ambulance

2019 – Fat Kathy

2018 – Pawnshop

2009 – My names is Karol