We are pleased to announce that RODOS, directed by our student Filip Szela, has been selected for the Short Film Corner | Rendez-vous Industry, held as part of the industry section of the 79th Festival de Cannes!
This prestigious programme is dedicated to short film creators and aims to support emerging talents while fostering connections within the international film industry.
During a hot summer in allotment gardens, time flows at its own pace. Observing everyday rituals becomes the backdrop for subtle and fleeting micro-stories of the gardeners. The film forms a mosaic that tells a story about what is born, only to quietly pass away.
RODOS directed by: Filip Szela | cinematography: Filip Fiszer | production manager: Karolina Olszowiec | produced by: Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School, University of Silesia in Katowice | 2026
The 79th Festival de Cannes will take place from May 12–23, 2026.
We are pleased to announce that a film directed by our graduate, Piotr Pawlus, has been selected for the main competition of Visions du Réel, one of the most important documentary film festivals in the world.
“Death in the Making” will be screened in the International Feature Film Competition, with its world premiere taking place during the 57th edition of the festival, held from April 17 to 26, 2026, in Nyon.
In his latest film, Piotr Pawlus returns to the experience of the war in Ukraine, where he had previously been involved as a volunteer, transporting aid and evacuating civilians. This time, he focuses on the lives of people living in the shadow of the conflict — civilians, volunteers, and soldiers. The film captures the traces of war: devastated landscapes, fragments of memory, and the voices of those who remember life before the invasion. It is a powerful story about loss, memory, and quiet resistance.
“Death in the Making” is a Polish-Dutch co-production, produced by Ruoyao Jane Yao / Vines Films, as well as Mateusz Budnik, Monika Jakutowicz, Bart Putkiewicz, and Piotr Pawlus.
Are you interested in directing? Do you write screenplays? Want to consult your project or apply for Directing? Take part in our script consultations!
We’ve prepared individual script consultations for fiction and documentary projects, where you can discuss your work with the Film School’s lecturers.
🗣 Consultations will be led by:
👤 Prof. Maciej Pieprzyca – film director, screenwriter, and writer. Author of award-winning films Life Feels Good, Scratch, and Barbórka, as well as the creator of the series Lead Children. Winner of numerous awards at festivals in Montreal, Chicago, and Gdynia. Expert at the Polish Film Institute.
👤 Prof. Beata Dzianowicz – film and theatre director, screenwriter, and dramaturge. Author of acclaimed documentary and fiction films, including I Will Find You and Kites.
👤 Prof. Michał Rosa – director and screenwriter, known for films such as Silence, Scratch, and Happiness of the World. Recognized for his subtle, psychological storytelling.
👤 Prof. Bogdan Tosza – theatre director, publicist, and lecturer. Specializes in literary adaptations and working with actors.
👤 Prof. Jarosław Świerszcz – playwright, screenwriter, and theatre director. Artistic director of the INTERPRETACJE Festival in Katowice. Collaborates with Polish Radio Theatre and teaches at multiple film and theatre institutions.
Consultations will take place during the 23rd edition of Węgiel Film Festival
Exact time will be scheduled individually
Limited number of spots available
Max. 30 pages per submission
One screenplay (fiction or documentary)
Apply by April 15, 2026
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(attach your script and include your name, phone number, school, and preferred lecturer/time)
This is a great opportunity to:
– get professional feedback on your script
– develop your project
– better prepare for film school admission
Bring your idea and see if this is your path in filmmaking
Open Days 2026 take place during the 23rd edition of Węgiel Film Festival
We encourage you to study at University of Silesia.
If you see yourself on the production side – organizing film sets, managing budgets, and coordinating teams – this is your chance to find out whether Film and Television Production Organization is the right path for you.
We have prepared a lecture on the role of a production manager and the specifics of the profession, giving you real insight into how film and audiovisual projects are run behind the scenes.
The lecture will be led by:
👤 Dean prof. UŚ dr hab. Krystyna Doktorowicz – graduate of the University of Silesia, where she obtained her PhD and habilitation at the Faculty of Social Sciences. Dean of the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School, specializing in media studies and cultural management, supporting the development of future filmmakers.
👤 Małgorzata Domin, MA – production manager, film producer, graduate of Film and Television Production Organization, lecturer and Deputy Head of the Film and Television Production Organization program. Experienced in producing documentary, feature, and short audiovisual forms. Co-owner of Domino Film.
April 24, 2026
13:00–14:30
Room 2.05, 2nd floor of Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School
Free entry
This is a great opportunity to learn:
– what a production manager’s job looks like in practice
– which skills are essential in the industry
– how to prepare for studies and a career in film production
Come, listen, and see if this is your path in the film industry – from the organizational and production perspective.
Open Days 2026 take place during the 23rd edition of Węgiel Film Festival
We encourage you to study at University of Silesia.
