Discovery Communications to Buy Polish Scripps Networks Interactive
WARSAW: The upcoming sale of Scripps Networks Interactive by Discovery Communications for 14.6 m USD will have a major influence on the leading Polish private broadcaster TVN which is owned…
FESTIVALS: Gdynia Film Festival Announces Lineup
GDYNIA: A total of 17 films will compete in the main competition of the 42th Gdynia Film Festival, set to take place from 18 to 23 September 2017.
PRODUCTION: TVN in Postproduction with New Original Medical Drama Series
WARSAW: Polish private broadcaster TVN commissioned the first season of Diagnosis, a new medical drama planned to premiere in autumn 2017. Popular Polish actors will star.
The 5th SOFA Announces Selection
WARSAW: Film agents from Poland, Estonia, Georgia and Serbia are among the seven agents selected for the 5th edition of SOFA (School of Film Agents). The first part of the…
The 3rd Common Baltic Short Film Contest Opens Call 2017
GDYNIA: The 3rd edition of the Common Baltic Short Film Contest, focusing around the Baltic Sea region, is launching call of applications. The deadline is 11 August 2017.
PRODUCTION: Marek Koterski in Production with New Feature Film
WARSAW: Polish director Marek Koterski is currently shooting 7 Emotions / 7 uczuć, with an all-star cast including Marcin Dorociński, Maja Ostaszewska, Andrzej Chyra, Robert Więckiewicz, Katarzyna Figura and Magdalena…
PRODUCTION: TVP in Production with King Casimir the Great Series
WARSAW: Polish public broadcaster (TVP) is currently in production with Crown of Kings, a major costume TV series directed by Wojciech Pacyna about the life of Casimir III the Great.…
Polish Film Institute Supports 13 Documentaries
WARSAW: Polish Film Institute distributed 618,200 EUR / 2.6 m PLN to 13 documentaries, including new projects by Marcel Łoziński and Radka Franczak.
FNE at T-Mobile New Horizons IFF: Polish Days Lineup Announced
WROCŁAW: Five completed works, nine works in progress and 11 new projects will be presented in the Polish Days from 8 to 10 August 2017, during the 17th T-Mobile New…
PRODUCTION: Jan Jakub Kolski Preps New Drama
WARSAW: Writer/director/producer Jan Jakub Kolski is working on a new drama, the Polish/Czech coproduction Pardon. Shooting is planned for autumn of 2017.
Polish Film Institute Supports Nine New Feature Films
WARSAW: Polish Film Institute chose nine new feature films to support in the 2nd funding session of 2017, including new projects by Maciej Pieprzyca, Jan Komasa, Dariusz Gajewski and Jacek…
PRODUCTION: International Coproduction TV series 18 - Clash of Futures Wraps Shooting
WARSAW: TV series 18 - Clash of Futures, an international coproduction involving over 15 broadcasters, wrapped shooting in July 2017. The series follows the fates of extraordinary men, women and…
FESTIVALS: The 17th T-Mobile New Horizons Announces Lineup
WROCŁAW: The 17th T-Mobile New Horizons International Film Festival has revealed its lineup with twelve titles. A total of 200 feature films from over 50 countries, including four world premieres…
PRODUCTION: Michał Rogalski Moves to Postproduction with Exterminator
WARSAW: Acclaimed young Polish director Michał Rogalski has just finished shooting his new feature film Exterminator, a comedy based on a hit theater play. The premiere is planned for January…
GRANTS: Warmia and Mazury Regional Film Fund to Support Four New Projects
OLSZTYN: Warmia and Mazury Regional Film Fund has chosen to support four new projects with a total of 118,017 EUR / 500,000 PLN. The projects will promote the region and…
Polish Film Institute Nominations Announced
WARSAW: Nominations for the 10th edition of Polish Film Institute (PISF) awards was announced on 3 July 2017. The gala will take place on 19 September 2017, during the 42nd…
PRODUCTION: French/Moroccan/Polish Documentary Coproduction Wraps Shooting in Poland
ŁÓDŹ: Documentary The Director’s Chair, Mostafa Derkaoui / Fauteuil de cinéaste, Mostafa Derkaoui directed by Sophie Delvallée wrapped shooting in Poland. The film is a French/Moroccan/Polish coproduction with Poland’s Entertain…
PRODUCTION: Wojciech Smarzowski in Preproduction with New Drama
CRACOW: Wojciech Smarzowski is working on a new crime drama about the Catholic Church reform in Poland under the working title 3. The shoot is planned to launch in August…
United States of Love to Open in Spain
WARSAW: Tomasz Wasilewski’s drama United States of Love, awarded the Silver Bear for Best Script at the 2016 Berlinale, will premiere in Spain on 7 July 2017 distributed by Golem…
GRANTS: Poland Announces Grants for Animation and Children’s Films
WARSAW: The Polish Film Institute chose 5 new animated films and films for the youth audience to support in the 2nd funding session of 2017, including new projects from Magdalena…