Interview with Agnieszka Odorowicz Director of PISF
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FNE Visegrad 2011 Country Focus : Poland WARSAW: Heading into the last quarter of 2011, Polish cinema is on track to repeat the
steady growth that can be observed since 2005. Thanks to the activities of
local filmmakers and public funds, the Polish film industry has managed to
maintain an average of 40 local titles produced each year, with a chance the number will increase by the end of 2011.
The last six years of development and the quality in the local film
production have been greatly influenced by the establishment of the
Polish film Institute (PISF, www.pisf.pl)
in 2005. PISF currently remains the main public investor providing
financial as well as artistic and promotional support for locally
produced Polish films and international co-productions. Another strong
branch of public film funding has been the recent emergence of a chain of regional film funds
supporting production in areas of Poland looking to promote their
regions through film. FNE Visegrad 2011: Polish CoproductionsWARSAW:
Polish
engagement in the international film industry becomes more prominent
each year, with the results visible not only by the increase in Polish
presence at major film events but also more Polish coproductions
in world wide distribution.
Despite
the lack of special legislation introducing tax rebates for foreign
filmmakers, Poland maintains a good average of more then a dozen
internationally coproduced titles. The main source of public funding
for these projects are the grants offered by the Polish Film Institute
(www.pisf.pl), which can be obtained by a Polish producer involved in
the projects. In accordance with The European Coproduction Convention requirements, Poland invests a minimum of 20% of the funding for a film produced by two countries and a minimum of 10% for a triple coproduction to qualify under the terms of the convention. To become a minority coproducer with the aid of public funding the Polish partner must have a 50% input, provided that 80% of the grant is spent in Poland. The producers of international titles can apply for the same amount of incentives or loans as the local productions.
FNE at DISCOP Budapest 2011: PolandWARSAW: The Polish television market has grown into a dynamic source of original and adapted content, blazing a path for other CEE territories in shaping formats to fit local tastes. The result is high ratings from Polish viewers who appreciate the local flavor. In the coming season, Polish viewers will be watching everything from a localized version of Everybody Loves Raymond to MTV's Pimp My Ride by CocaCola Zero. Poland's public broadcaster TV Polska (TVP, www.tvp.pl) led the ratings race in 2010 with some of the most watched series: the original Polish shows L For Love (producer MTL MaxFilm, www.mtlmaxfilm.pl), and Ranch (Studio A,www.studio-a.tv), respectively in first and second place, followed by Father Matthew (BaltMedia, www.baltmedia.com), adapted from an Italian series. Localized content, whether acquired formats or original production, is key. FNE 2010 Year in Review: Poland Finds Strength in Diversity
A growing local market, exciting co-productions and new technologies distinguished the film industry in Poland in 2010. Film production ranged from internationally awarded dramas, superior productions that won over local audience, and the first Polish 3D films Producers also locked down a line of world class directors to shoot in Poland in 2011. 2010 marks five years since Polish cinema changed direction, with the formation of the Polish Film Institute (www.pisf.pl). Despite the international economic crisis, the Polish film industry managed maintain the number of domestic films made annually. By November 2010 over 50 productions were completed in Poland, but this with more expecte by the end of the year. The main source of public funding, PFI granted 128.3 million PLN for projects in production and development. FNE Visegrad 2010 Country Focus PolandThe last year of the decade marks a great turn-around for Polish cinema, which overcame an initial fall in production in 2000-2004 and maintained a constant growth despite the international economic crisis. Since joining the European Union in 2004, Poland has noticed major economic developments that greatly influenced the film industry sector. European integration made Polish filmmakers more open to international projects resulting in over 35 coproductions created in 2010. FNE VISEGRAD Country Focus: Impact of the financial crisis on Polish film
FNE Visegrad 2010 special: Polish coproductionsPoland has become significantly more engaged in international film projects, as a direct partner in coproductions or a host to several forums and meetings facilitating co-operation between European countries. FNE VISEGRAD Country Focus: Film production in PolandDespite the economic crisis, 2009 was a strong year for Polish film production. with 48 features completed.
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