Polish Film Institute grants 12 international productions
The Polish Film Institute had granted over 36.4 million PLN (EUR 9.4million) to support new Polish productions, including twelve international projects.
Agora enters the multiplex cinema market
Agora Group has signed a preliminary agreement to buy out 84% of shares of Centrum Filmowe Helios, the biggest Polish multiplex chain.
Polsat posts Q4 profits
Cyfrowy Polsat reported that 2009 fourth quarter profits rose 50% over the same period in 2008, to zł.60.5 million.
PRODUCTION: Leszek Dawid wraps feature debut Ki
Polish director Leszek Dawid has just finished shooting his debut feature Ki, a drama about the problems of a young single mother.
Poland embraces VOD
Poland's Grupa Onet drew 500,000 viewers in its first three days of VOD service with an offering that included five of the most popular titles available online.
Polish critics award Dark House
Polish film critics chose Dark House directed by Wojciech Smarzowski as the best Polish Film of 2009 and the White Ribbon by Michael Haneke as the Best Foreign Film.
Broadcasting Council says Polish media will run out of funds
An amendment to the Polish licence fee bill will significantly redyce income from the fees, the main source of funding for Poland's public media.
Reverse sweeps Polish Eagles
The 12th Polish Eagles ceremony held in Warsaw on March1 crowned Reverse, directed by Borys Lankosz, as the most awarded Polish film of the past year.
FNE Interview with Agnieszka Holland
In an exclusive interview, Agnieszka Holland spoke with FNE about the significance of Poland's "Oscars" the Polish Eagles, new trends in Polish cinema, and her criteria of voting for the…
Polish Eagle for Stawiński
Polish scriptwriter and director Jerzy Stefan Stawiński will receive a Polish Eagle for Lifetime Achievement at the film industry's gala ceremony on March 1.
Mañana picks up Turkish Berlinale winner
Polish arthouse distribution company Mañana will distribute the Honey (Bal) by director Semih Kaplanoglu, the Berlinale Golden Bear winning film from Turkey.
Poland awaits Polish Eagles awards
The prestigious Polish Film Awards, the Eagles will take place March 1 in Warsaw. Members of the Polish Film Academy have chosen the nominees in 16 categories.
Poland's Vivarto picks up Sundance's Peepli
Polish distributor Vivarto has acquired indian film Peepli Live following its successful debut at the Sundance film festival.
VOD Debuts in Poland
Onet.pl has launched video on demand programming in Poland, with pay-per-view, as well as free advertise-supported programming including TV series.
Camerimage Director Says Fest To Leave Łódź
WARSAW: Marek Żydowicz, the director of the Plus Camerimage Festival, has announced he will move the event away from its home in the Polish city of of Łódź after the…
Polish major ITI Cinema Buys Sara Johnsen’s UPPERDOG for Multikino release
Polish ITI Cinema (www.iticinema.com.pl) has closed a deal for the Norwegian film UPPERDOG directed by Sara Johnsen for the polish market. ITI Group, is the owner of multiplex Multikino S.A.…
FNE in Berlin: Poland Fields Slate of Five Films in EFM
BERLIN: Polish director Roman Polanski is not expected on the red carpet tonight but his film Ghost Writer has dominated the buzz here in Berlin.
EFP Shooting Star Agata Buzek
Her talent earned her the title of the most promising young Polish actress; after appearing in Polish film for many years, Agata Buzek is finally in the international spotlight.
FNE Interview with Angieszka Odorowicz
1 What was the most important development in the Polish film industry over the past year? Since the establishment of the Polish Film Institute in autumn of 2005 the Polish…
FNE VISEGRAD Country Focus: Film production in Poland
FNE VISEGRAD Country Focus: Film production in PolandDespite the economic crisis, 2009 was a strong year for Polish film production. with 48 features completed.While down from the 60 produced in…
