The film will be presented as one of two Polish films in the International Documentary Competition and it will be its wolrd premiere in Krakow! The protagonist of the film is Christopher Morris, one of America’s most renowned war photographers. For years, he documented conflicts in Bosnia, Chechnya, Iraq and…
“Traces” by Alisa Kovalenko and Marysia Nikitiuk and “On My Own Terms” by Tadeusz Chudy have been selected for the programme of Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival – one of the world’s most important and prestigious documentary film festivals. The films will be presented in the non-competitive World Showcase section. This year’s edition of the festival will run from 23 April to 3 May 2026.
Shortly after its American premiere at the prestigious Cinequest in San Jose, California, Love Me Tender will be screened for audiences at AmDocs – American Documentary and Animation Film Festival in Palm Springs. The film will compete for the Best Animated Short Competition award, giving it another chance to…
Natalia Koniarz has received the award for Best Director for her film 'Silver' in the Baltic Focus competition at the latest edition of the International Documentary Film Festival IDFF Artdocfest/Riga. This section showcases the most compelling films from the Baltic Sea region and presents the HERZ Award as its principal prize, commemorating the Latvian documentary filmmaker Herz Franks.
Mateusz Jarmulski’s animation from Animoon studio, Fanatic, is gaining popularity around the world. After its world premiere at Glasgow Short FF and screening at the Ragard festival in Quebec, Canada, it is now time for the competition section. Fanatic has qualified for the European Competition at the Dutch Go Short…
The short film “Happy Birthday”, directed by Aleksander Pakulski, received the DIFF International Short Special Mention Award at the Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF), where it had its world premiere.
The prize awarded at Slamdance carries special weight. The festival has long occupied a distinctive position within the global landscape of independent cinema, consistently championing uncompromising auteur voices. It is here that filmmakers who now help define the face of contemporary cinema were first recognised. The festival’s alumni include Bong Joon-ho, Christopher…
Polish titles are shaping up to make a serious mark at the Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival (5–15 March) – one of Europe’s foremost documentary festivals as well as an Academy Award-qualifying event. Two films have been selected for the main competition: "Candidates of Death" by Maciej Cuske, which will enjoy its world premiere in Thessaloniki, and "Closure" by Michał Marczak. Meanwhile, "The Queen and the Smokehouse" by Iga Lis will screen in the Open Horizon section.
The guiding principle behind One Country, One Film is to present the broadest possible spectrum of short films; accordingly, only a single title from each country is chosen for the selection. This year, films from 40 countries will be screened. Poland will be represented by Bacewicz x Bomsori, which…
Fanatic tells the story of a fair-haired knight who, driven by a thirst for yet another victory, ventures into a mysterious labyrinth. The deeper he goes, the more he comes to recognise the futility of his quest. In its depths, the hero engages in an absurd fight, losing sight of…
Silver will be presented in the Climate in Need section, which showcases contemporary films addressing environmental themes. As the organisers note, the films selected for this section rarely confine themselves to highlighting environmental problems. Rather, they tackle complex issues, reflecting the multifaceted challenges that society faces in the wake of…
Betina Bożek’s latest animated film, “Love Me Tender,” has been selected for the official programme of the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival 2026. The film will be the only Polish animation screening at the festival and will compete in the Animation Shorts section. Its screening in the United States will mark the film’s American premiere.
Betina Bożek’s latest animated film, “Love Me Tender,” has been selected for the official programme of the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival 2026. The film will be the only Polish animation screening at the festival and will compete in the Animation Shorts section. Its screening in the United States will mark the film’s American premiere.