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Coming soon, the 21st Węgiel Film Festival, see what's in the program.

05.04.2024 — Photo by Krzysztof Szlapa | Węgiel Film Festival, 2023.

The 21st Węgiel Film Festival is just around the corner, so it's a good idea to delve into the program and see what has been prepared for you this year!

The festival program includes the following events among others:

📅 April 24 - Workshop "Narrative Scene in One Take" with Prof. Robert Gliński, 14:00, (registration required). Opening ceremony of the XXI. WFF, screening of the film "Next to Nothing" directed by Grzegorz Dębkowski, Światowid Cinema, 19:00, (seat limit: 50).

📅 April 25 - Student Film Market pitching session, 11:00, (seat limit: 50). Market "Microbudgets 2024. How to Debut?" with Maja Marczewska and Bartosz Reetz, Polish Institute of Film Art, 14:00, (seat limit: 30). Masterclass with Joanna Szymańska, led by Piotr Domalewski, 15:00, (seat limit: 30). Workshop "Using AI in Films" with Marcin Marczyk, Wajda School & Studio, 18:30, (registration required).

📅 April 26 - Animation workshops, Film School in Łódź / PWSFTviT, 10:00, (seat limit: 16). Market "Coffee with Gdynia" with Joanna Łapińska, Festival of Polish Feature Films, 13:00. Screening of the film "Pianoforte," directed by Jakub Piątek, 16:00. Company fair (including ATM Group, Cinelight, 24MEDIA, Weapon Rental), 20:00, (seat limit: 50).

📅 April 27 - Masterclass with Karolina Tarabura, led by Piotr Domalewski, 15:00, (seat limit: 30). Screening of the film "Kiosk," directed by Daniel Stopa, 16:00. Closing ceremony of the XXI. edition of the Węgiel Film Festival, awarding of prizes to the winners, spinPLACE, 20:00.

And much, much more!

Of course, the program will not lack the most important aspect of film festivals - the films! Competitive film screenings will take place from April 25-27, and we are pleased to announce that among the qualified short films, three are ours - congratulations to the teams! 👏

🎬 Hedgehog's Dilemma (dir. Mateusz Rybiński), Cold (dir. Daniel Le Hai), The Salesman (dir. Patryk Kaflowski)

We cordially invite all interested. We also remind you that Open Days of our department are held as part of the festival. For more information, please refer to the three pinned posts on our Facebook.

See you there!

: 05 April 2024

Happy Easter

On the occasion of Easter, wishes of joy, peace and health are sent by Prof. Krystyna Doktorowicz, PhD - Dean of the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School of the University of Silesia in Katowice.

: 28 March 2024

Bogdan Tosza honored with the Gold Medal of Gloria Artis

On Sunday (March 24), "Tartuffe" was premiered at the Ludwik Solski Theater in Tarnow, directed by our lecturer, Dr. hab. Bogdan Tosza.

At the same time, the International Theatre Day was ceremoniously celebrated. During the event, among other things, the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage awarded the Gloria Artis medals.

We are very pleased to announce that the highest distinction, the Gold Medal of Gloria Artis awarded by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage, was honored to Dr. hab. Bogdan Tosza!

We extend our warmest congratulations. This is an exceptional achievement; these awards are granted to individuals who are particularly distinguished in the field of artistic creation, cultural activity, or the protection of culture and national heritage.

27.03.2024 — Photo by Artur Gawle / source: tarnow.naszemiasto.pl

: 27 March 2024

Dean's Office Hours During the Holiday Period

We kindly inform you about the dean's office hours during the holiday period. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

28.03.2024, open until 12:00
29.03.2024, CLOSED

: 27 March 2024

Photo report from the preview showing of Dagmara Drzazga's film

On March 22, 2024, the Kosmos Cinema hosted a preview showing of the latest documentary film directed by our lecturer – Dr. Dagmara Drzazga, Prof. at the University of Silesia. We return with a short photo report to at least slightly convey the atmosphere prevailing in the cinema hall at that time. We would like to thank all the guests and congratulate all the creators!

The film "Zagłębie. MEMORY" tells the story of the extermination of the Jewish population in the Zagłębie region during World War II. The documentary's creators follow a group from the World Union of Zagłębie Jews from Israel, Canada, and the United States, who came to Poland to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liquidation of the ghettos in Będzin and Sosnowiec. The film utilizes unknown survivor accounts and many unique archival materials, both radio and photographic.

After the screening, there was a discussion with the film's heroes and some of its creators. Among those present was Danuta Niciarz, who remembers the extermination of the Jewish population during the war in Zagłębie.

The production team, in addition to two lecturers from the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School at the University of Silesia - Dagmara Drzazga (script, director) and Krystyna Nowojska (producer), also included: Witold Kornaś, Michał Sławiński, and Bartosz Dominik (cinematography), Jakub Laki Jędras (aerial photography), Andrzej Piwowarczyk (sound), and Beata Widuch (editing and sound design).

The production was made by TVP SA Branch in Katowice for TVP Historia, 2024. The documentary was co-financed by the University of Silesia's Research Excellence Initiative.

26.03.2024 — Dagmara Drzazga, photo by Ilona Ptak

: 26 March 2024