Gdynia winning debut opens in cinemas
Splinters, the directing debut awarded drama from Maciej Pieprzyca, opens in Poland on Febraury 13.
Agreement on digital terrestrial television in Poland
The National Broadcasting Council (KRRiT) has reached an agreement with the Polish Office of Electronic Communications (UKE), assuring that DTT will be broadly available in Poland this year.
Record year for Polish cinema
The Polish Film Institute's (PFI) support for Polish cinema development made 2008 a record year in box office and one of the best for Polish production.
Ratings Increase for Kino Polska TV
Kino Polska TV announced record ratings in the first week of 2009.
Wiley to head MTV Poland
MTV Networks Poland announced the appointment of Izabella Wiley as general manager and senior vice president.
Antichrist gets Polish funding
In its first session of the year, the Polish Film Institute (PFI) decided to fund the anticipated new horror film from Lars von Trier.
Controversial Polish documentary hits cinemas
War Games, the long awaited documentary from director Dariusz Jabłoński about Colonel Ryszard Kukliński, one of the most controversial figures in Polish contemporary history, opens in Polish cinemas on January…
PFI funds more international co-productions
The first session of the Polish Film Institute in 2009 resulted in additional funding for four international co-productions involving producers from Poland.
Lodz City Office boosts local film industry
The City of Lodz Office is offering 1 million PLN for filmmakers, provided they will spend it in the city.
Ladies conquers the Polish box office 2008
2008 has been especially successful for the national productions: for the first time in two years a local title is on top of the box office charts.
Poland's Directing Discovery: Malgorzata Szumowska
Malgorzata Szumowska, director of 33 Scenes from Life turns out to be the directing discovery of 2008 in Poland.
Actor in the spotlight: Maciej Stuhr moves out of comedy
A moving performance in 33 Scenes From Life brought Maciej Stuhr the Leszek Cybulski Prize, the ultimate recognition in Poland of his versatility as an actor.
Polish composer lands at City Island
Jan A.P Kaczmarek, the Oscar winner who wrote the music for Finding Neverland, will be composing the score for City Island, a new movie starring Andy Garcia.
A Dream That Left enters pre-production
A Dream That Left, directed by Jacek Piotr Blawut, has moved into pre-production, after preparation that began in February, 2008.
Refugee drama in pre-production
Two Fires, directed by Agnieszka Lukasiak, is preparing to go into production in February.
Anthony Dod Mantle wins Plus Camerimage top prize
The winners of Plus Camerimage 2008, which recognizes excellence in cinematography, were announced in Lodz.
Polish new year kicks off with budget busting comedy
The Konecki & Saramonowicz duet is once again taking a comedy spin on the relations between the sexes.
Crime that shook Poland on the big screen
Don't Turn Your Eyes, directed by Michal Rogalski and based on a true story, is preparing to shoot from March through May, 2009.
The Forrest gets finishing touches
The Forest, a partially animated feature film from animator and director Piotr Dumala, is in post-production, with a May 2009 projected completion date.
Chocolate's Day enters pre-production
Chocolate's Day, produced by Jacek Blawut Film Production, has entered the pre-production stage after a preparatory period that started in February 2008.
