Polish Filmmakers Criticise Netflix's Compensation Programme

WARSAW: Netflix's recent offer of additional compensation to Polish creators is facing criticism from the Association of Polish Filmmakers (SFP). The Association is concerned about the terms outlined and it…
15-12-2023

PRODUCTION: Polish Animation Directors Marcin Wasilewski and Jacek Rokosz Prep The Shrew of Destiny

WARSAW: Polish animation directors Marcin Wasilewski and Jacek Rokosz are currently in preparation with their long animated film The Shrew of Destiny / Ryjówka przeznaczenia. This Polish/Lithuanian coproduction is a…
15-12-2023

Three Golden Globe Nominations for Polish Minority Coproduction The Zone of Interest

WARSAW: The US/British/Polish coproduction The Zone of Interest by Jonathan Glazer scoops three nominations at the 81st Golden Globes. The winners will be announced on 7 January 2024.
13-12-2023

Polish Filmmakers File Lawsuit against State Treasury over Compensation Dispute

WARSAW: The Polish Filmmakers Association has sued the State Treasury over the reprographic fee, claiming inadequate compensation for filmmakers and producers.
08-12-2023

FNE at Connecting Cottbus 2023: La Manche

COTTBUS: Polish director Damian Kocur presented his sophomore film project La Manche at the 25th anniversary edition of connecting cottbus. La Manche is produced by Kijora Film.
09-11-2023

Polish Filmmakers Association Secures Royalties for Polish Filmmakers

WARSAW: The Polish Filmmakers Association and the Polsat Plus Group are working under a new general agreement regarding the use of audiovisual works from the SFP repertoire in the scope…
03-11-2023

New CEE Projects Showcased at Young Horizons Industry 2023

WARSAW: The pitching session hosted at the 7th edition of the Young Horizons Industry saw the presentation of 33 captivating international film projects. Notably, 14 of these projects emerged from…
16-10-2023

Young Horizons Industry 2023 Announces Winners

WARSAW: Eight among the 33 projects pitched during the 7th edition of the Young Horizons Industry co-production forum in Warsaw received awards at a ceremony hosted by Maciej Jakubczyk, Department…
13-10-2023

SMART7 Network of Festivals Launches First Workshops for Festival Organisers

WROCŁAW: European film festivals' SMART7 has announced its first two workshops on 5 and 6 December 2023 in Wrocław, Poland. The workshops are open to festival organisers across Europe.
12-10-2023

BOX OFFICE: Agnieszka Holland's The Green Border Continues to Top Polish Box Office

WARSAW: Agnieszka Holland’s drama The Green Border continues to top the Polish charts after two weeks in cinemas with 589,143 admissions.
10-10-2023

FESTIVALS: Heart of Europe International Television Festival 2023 Announces Winners

WARSAW: The winners of the 3rd edition of Heart of Europe International Television Festival were announced in Warsaw on 28 September 2023. The festival organised by the Polish Television (TVP,…
29-09-2023

FNE Oscar Watch 2024: Poland Selects The Peasants as Oscar Candidate

WARSAW: The Peasants / Chłopi directed by DK Welchman (aka Dorota Kobiela) and Hugh Welchman has been selected as Poland’s candidate for the 96th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and…
28-09-2023

FNE at Gdynia Polish Film Festival 2023: Prize Winners

GDYNIA: The 48th Polish Film Festival in Gdynia, which took place 18 – 23 September 2023, awarded its top prize of Golden Lion for Best Film to Paweł Maślona’s new…
25-09-2023

Register for Free Webinar Go East! The International Potential of the Regional Animated Productions

WARSAW: The webinar Go East! The International Potential of the Regional Animated Productions will be held on Zoom on 14 September 2023, 11:00 – 12:00. The webinar is organised by…
13-09-2023

FESTIVALS: Films from Munk Studio at KINO 2023 Festival on TVN Fabuła

WARSAW: Selected short productions of Munk Studio SFP are presented in a special evening programme within the 4th edition of the KINO 2023 Film Festival. The festival is running from…
11-09-2023

FESTIVALS: Munk Studio Productions Dominate 15th Solanin Film Festival 2023

WARSAW: The 15th edition of the Solanin Film Festival was dominated by Munk Studio's productions made as part of the First Documentary and Thirty Minutes programmes, addressed to young artists.
31-08-2023

Polish Film Community Resumes Protest for Internet Royalties Implementation

WARSAW: In an open letter sent to the Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, representatives of the Polish film community are protesting against the statements of Minister of Digitalisation Janusz Cieszyński,…
15-08-2023

FESTIVALS: The Delinquents Wins mBank New Horizons IFF 2023

WROCŁAW: Rodrigo Moreno’s drama The Delinquents received the Grand Prix at the 23rd mBank New Horizons International Film Festival held in Wrocław 20 - 30 July 2023.
31-07-2023

FNE Podcast: Weronika Czołnowska: Head of Industry, New Horizons IFF

WROCLAW: FNE spoke to Weronika Czołnowska, head of industry of the New Horizons IFF, about the general goals and activities of the Polish Days industry platform in 2023. The biggest…
27-07-2023

FESTIVALS: Gdynia Film Festival 2023 Announces Lineup

GDYNIA: Sixteen films will compete for the Golden and Silver Lions in the Main Competition of the 48th Polish Film Festival, which will be held 18 – 23 September 2023.
25-07-2023