Wajda's Afterimage Opens in Japan
WARSAW: Andrzej Wajda's last production, the biopic drama Afterimage, premiered in Japan 10 June 2017 distributed by Albatros. The film was already sold to Canada, USA, France, Czech Republic, Hungary…
Polish/German/French Marie Curie Gets Distribution in Spain
WARSAW: Marie Curie, the Polish/German/French coproduction about Maria Skłodowska-Curie directed by Marie Noëlle, opened in Spanish cinemas on 2 June 2017 distributed by Betta Pictures.
GRANTS: Silesia Film Fund Supports Six Productions
KATOWICE: Silesia Film Fund chose six projects to support with coproduction grants totaling 622,828 PLN / 148,000 EUR, including new films from Paweł Pawlikowski and Rafał Kapeliński.
FNE at Krakow Film Festival 2017: Prize Winners
KRAKOW: The 57th edition of the Krakow Film Festival (28 May – 4 June 2017) wrapped with awards for the best documentary, short and animated films in one of Europe’s…
Poland Reorganises Polish National Film Archive and National Audiovisual Institute into New Institution
WARSAW: On 1 June 2017 the Polish Minister Of Culture And National Heritage Piotr Gliński merged the two leading film institutions, Polish National Film Archive and the National Audiovisual Institute,…
Sorry, Poland by Kuba Czekaj Wins 11th ScripTeast
CANNES: Kuba Czekaj was awarded the Krzysztof Kieślowski Prize for Best Eastern European Script for his project Sorry, Poland during the 70th Cannes IFF.
FESTIVALS: Cinema in Sneakers Announces Competition Films
WARSAW: Fourteen films will compete in the two main competition sections of the 5th Cinema in Sneakers Festival for Children and Youth, running 31 May – 11 June 2017.
FNE at Cannes 2017: Film Polish Institute and the Lithuanian Film Centre Sign Cooperation Agreement
CANNES: The representatives of the Polish Film Institute and the Lithuanian Film Centre have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation between the two national institutions in the field of cinematography…
European Producers Club Announces Executive Committee
CANNES: The EPC announced its new Executive Committee during 2017 Cannes IFF. Marco Chimenez was re-elected as president and Polish producer and director Dariusz Jabłoński will continue in his role…
Wajda's Afterimage Opens in USA
WARSAW: Andrzej Wajda's last production, the biopic drama Afterimage, premiered in the US on 19 May 2017 distributed by Film Movement. The film has already been sold to Canada, France,…
FNE at Cannes 2017: Polish Cinema in Cannes
Polish Cinema Stand - 9th floor of Grand Hotel, La Croisette 45
Netflix and Platige Image Produce Series Based on The Witcher
WARSAW: Netflix is in development with a new English-language series based on The Witcher saga by Andrzej Sapkowski. Poland’s Platige Image, which sold the adaption rights to Netflix, will coproduce…
GRANTS: Wrocław Film Commission Supports Five Productions
WROCŁAW: The Wrocław Film Commission chose five projects to support with coproduction grants totaling 1.1 m PLN / 277,500 EUR, including new films from Borys Lankosz, Agnieszka Smoczyńska and Jan…
Polish TVP Signs Agreement with Chinese Chengdu Radio and Television
WARSAW: Polish public broadcaster TVP signed a co-operation agreement with one of the biggest Chinese broadcasters, Chengdu Radio and Television, during a Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fair held at Chengdu.
Wajda's Afterimage Opens in Bulgaria
WARSAW: Andrzej Wajda's last production, the biopic drama Afterimage, premiered in Bulgaria on 12 May 2017, distributed by 6 A Media Entertainment. The film has already been sold to Canada,…
PRODUCTION: German/Polish Drama The War Moves into Preproduction
WARSAW: Israeli director and screenwriter Hagar Ben-Ashar has begun the process of casting young actors for her new drama The War Has Ended. Production is planned to begin in the…
EFP Producer on the Move: Maria Blicharska, Poland
WARSAW: Producer on the Move Maria Blicharska, co-founder of the Polish company Donten & Lacroix Films, is a seasoned film professional experienced in international coproduction. She is the Polish coproducer…
Next Film Expands On Polish Market
WARSAW: Agora S.A. has transferred all of its film production and coproduction activities to its subsidiary distribution company NEXT FILM.
FESTIVALS: New Horizons Association and Gutek Film Launch Podlase SlowFest
WARSAW: Podlasie SlowFest, a new initiative from Roman Gutek, organised by the New Horizons Association and Gutek Film, will take place from 1 June to 17 September in Supraśl in…
Poland's Last Family Opens in Czech Republic and Hungary
WARSAW: Locarno IFF Best Actor winner Last Family will premiere on 11 May 2017 in the Czech Republic distributed by Aerofilms and on the same date in Hungary distributed by…
