5 days of films, meetings, and conversations that truly make a difference.
For a few days, Katowice was filled with cinema and encounters between emerging filmmakers and industry professionals.
There were films from around the world, pitchings, consultations, one-on-one meetings, and many moments that felt like “this could be the beginning of something bigger.”
Roundtable meetings with representatives of the most important film festivals in Poland created a real opportunity to talk directly with those who make selection decisions.
Alongside that — panels, workshops, and a wealth of practical knowledge on how to enter and navigate the industry.
This was the last edition under the leadership of Dr. Anna Huth — the person who, over the years, consistently built Węgiel Film Festival, transforming it from a student film showcase into a real platform connecting emerging filmmakers with the industry.
Thank you for the immense work, vision, and heart put into developing the festival!
The artistic director of this year’s edition was Paweł Maślona — thank you for shaping the programme and the energy of this edition.
Thanks to this work, the Festival has become a place where film journeys truly begin.
Thank you to everyone who was part of this energy!
