Polish Film Awards ORŁY Announced! 🎬

On March 9, the winners of the prestigious Polish Film Awards “Orły” were announced. The 28th Orły Gala took place at the Polish Theatre.

Among the winners was Piotr Domalewski – our graduate and current lecturer. His film “The Altar Boys” received the Audience Award, and he himself was awarded the Orzeł for Best Screenplay for the film.

We also congratulate Aneta Hickinbotham, our graduate and lecturer, whose Aurum Film is the producer of “The Altar Boys”

Warm congratulations to Piotr and to all the winners and nominees! 👏

Link to the full list of winners

11 March 2026

Are you facing the important decision of choosing your studies? Preparing for your final exams? Finishing your Bachelor’s degree and considering the next step in your academic journey?

Join us for the Open Day at the University of Silesia in Katowice – a great opportunity to explore our study programmes, meet students and academic staff, and get answers to all your questions.

• March 10, 2026
• 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• SpinPLACE, 5 Bankowa Street, Katowice

Event programme includes:

✔ meetings with students and university staff

✔ panel discussions about the admissions process

✔ workshops and presentations of study programmes

✔ the opportunity to visit our Faculty

Participation is free of charge; however, registration is required.

Details and the registration form.

See you there!

02 March 2026

Thank you for such a great turnout at yesterday’s meeting with Piotr Jaxa!

It was an inspiring afternoon filled with conversations about the craft of cinematography, responsibility for the image, and behind-the-scenes insights into collaborations with outstanding directors. We are grateful for the openness, honesty, and the wealth of valuable knowledge Mr. Jaxa shared with our students.

25 February 2026

We are delighted to announce that the film produced by Aleksandra Aleksander, titled Kontrewers has been selected for the Berlinale Shorts competition and will compete for the Golden Bear at the 76th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival.

Kontrewers directed by Zuza Banasińska, tells the story of an encounter between the spirit of a possessed girl, trapped in a stone, and the director’s 102-year-old grandmother. Blending archival materials, documentary, and staged scenes, the film creates a moving reflection on memory, our relationship with the past, and the unseen.

The 76th Berlin International Film Festival runs until February 22, 2026.

Congratulations and fingers crossed!

18 February 2026