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"Cold War" in Swiss and Spanish Cinemas
Co-financed by the PFI - Polish Film Institute, the film "Cold War" directed by Paweł Pawlikowski will be screened in Switzerland and Spain in October.
"ANOTHER DAY OF LIFE" AND "HIGH LIFE" AWARDED AT SAN SEBASTIAN
Co-financed by the PFI - the Polish Film Institute, international co-productions "Another Day of Life" and "High Life" were appreciated during the International Film Festival in San Sebastian.
"Cold War" by Paweł Pawlikowski selected as Poland’s entry for an Oscar
Oscar Committee chaired by Jan A.P. Kaczmarek unanimously chose the film "Cold War" by Paweł Pawlikowski as the Polish candidate for the Oscar in the category "Best Foreign Language Film".
New Europe Film Sales launches a talent initiative
Warsaw-based New Europe Film Sales starts an annual talent initiative in its home town. The event will introduce talents from Poland and abroad to a leading film executives.
GREAT RECEPTION OF "HIGH LIFE" AT THE TORONTO FESTIVAL
The international co-production “High Life” co-financed by the Polish Film Institute met with enthusiastic reception at the Toronto International Film Festival.
FILM "THE RIVER" AWARDED IN VENICE
Co-produced by The Polish Film Institute, the co-production "The River" was awarded at the International Film Festival in Venice. The Polish co-producer of the film is Madants.
Polish films at 43rd Toronto Film Festival
Polish films and co-productions, co-financed by the Polish Film Institue will screen during 43rd Toronto Film Festival.
"Nina" awarded in Karlskrona
Olga Chajdas won an award for Best Director at Carl International Film Festival in Karlskrona in Sweden.
Polish actor Rafał Zawierucha to play Roman Polański in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" by Quentin Tarantino
Polish actor Rafał Zawierucha has been cast as young Roman Polański in new Quentin Tarantino’s film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood".
Polish Films in the Running for 2018 European Film Awards Nominations
Eight Polish films and co-productions, co-financed by the Polish Film Institute are in the running for nominations for the 2018 European Film Awards.
POLISH FILMS IN THE COMPETITIONS OF 42nd IFF IN MONTREAL
The productions co-financed by the Polish Film Institute will be screened during the 42nd Montreal World Film Festival.
13th FIPRESCI Warsaw Critics Project
Applications are now welcome for the 13th FIPRESCI Warsaw Critics Project – a training programme for young critics and film journalists from Central and Eastern Europe coordinated by the Warsaw Film Foundation and FIPRESCI, the International Federation of Film Critics.
Polish Days 2018: Awarded Projects
Polish Days co-organized by the Polish Film Institute are the most important industry event of New Horizons International Film Festival, where industry representatives including programmers, sales agents, producers, film funds and distributors from all over the world meet to watch the latest Polish films at closed screenings. This year's edition of Polish Days took place on July 30 - August 1.
43rd Polish Film Festival. Films in the Competitions
Sixteen full-length feature films have been accepted for the Main Competition of the 43rd PFF. They will compete over the Golden Lions and Silver Lions as well as other competition and out-of-competition awards. In the Visions Apart Competition, where the Golden Claw is awarded, seven films have been accepted.
Polish producers in Locarno
Polish producers will attend Match Me! Programme at the 71st Locarno International Film Festival. Polish Film Institute is a partner of this event.
MAŁGORZATA SZUMOWSKA IN THE JURY OF THE MAIN COMPETITION OF 75th IFF IN VENICE
Polish director Małgorzata Szumowska will sit in the Jury of the Main Competition of the 75th edition of the International Film Festival in Venice which begins on August 29th.
THE GOVERNMENT ADOPTED A DRAFT LAW ON SUPPORTING AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION
On July 24th , the government adopted a draft law on supporting audiovisual production. PISF - Polish Film Institute will financially support the production of audiovisual works created in Poland.
"Zimna wojna" (Cold War) in cinemas in Great Britain
Co-financed by the Polish Film Institute, the film Zimna wojna (Cold War) directed by Paweł Pawlikowski had been released in British cinemas on August 31st, 2018.
26 titles in the Short Film Competition of the 43rd PFF
We already know the results of the selection for the Short Film Competition of the 43rd Polish Film Festival in Gdynia.
Polish co-production "Kawki na drodze" (Winter Flies) with awards in Karlovy Vary
Co-financed by the Polish Film Institute, the picture "Winter Flies" directed by Olmo Omerzu received two awards at the 53rd International Film Festival in Karlovy Vary. This is Czech-Slovenian-Polish-Slovak production. The film's Polish producer is Natalia Grzegorzek from Koskino.
A budget without boundaries - how to find funding for a film in Europe
The Transatlantyk Festival in Łódź invites young producers and directors who already have their first experience in finding funds for film production to participate in workshops.