We cordially invite you to a meeting with Prof. Janusz Musiał – “Artistic Books”
On September 12 at 7:00 PM in the conference hall of the Municipal Museum in Żory (1 Muzealna St.), a meeting will be held with Janusz Musiał – professor at the University of Silesia, director of the Institute of Film and Theatre, author and editor of photographic publications.
The conversation will be devoted to artistic books, including photographic editions created in small print runs and as prototypes. A multi-volume series “Photography in Silesia” will also be presented, documenting the history and development of photography in the region, as well as festival events, including the Outdoor Photography Festival in Żory.
The meeting is part of the 15th “Plener” Photography Festival.
As many as six films created by our students have been included in the official selection of the 9th OFF “Filmowe Południe” 2025!
I am not here, Director & Cinematography: Daniel Le Hai | Production Management: Rafał Cieplok
After many years, Piotr returns to his family home to confront his alcoholic father and rebuild his relationship with his brother Krzyś. The film tells the story of a man who must face a past that is catching up with him.
Take me to her, Director: Bartłomiej Błaszczyński | Cinematography: Fryderyk Potoczek | Production Management: Alicja Osiej, Dorota Damec, Monika Borówka
Basia pretends to her husband that everything is fine. During her acting school entrance exams, she meets Alicja and her baby, whom she takes care of. After a demanding performance and a difficult confrontation with her husband, Basia decides to kidnap Alicja’s child—unintentionally putting it in danger. This shock makes Basia ready for change and healing.
Honey Bunny, Director: Gracjana Piechula | Cinematography: Aleksandra Kamińska | Production Management: Marcin Costilla-Kamiński
Staszek, a retired firefighter, shares everything with his beloved wife Alinka—except the bedroom. He finds it easier to show affection to the fluffy rabbits he raises in his backyard shed than to Alinka. When he discovers that she has secretly taken a job as a professional cuddler at Honey Bunny, a paid cuddling salon, he must confront not only her but also his own sexuality and needs
The Salesman, Director: Patryk Kaflowski | Cinematography: Daniel Le Hai | Production Management: Weronika Kozioł
Darek is the owner of a shop on the brink of bankruptcy. Things take a strange turn when a large shipment of half-armors arrives. An old man appears in the store, offering to help sell them.
Too Cold for a Storm, Director: Igor Sas | Cinematography: Radosław Kozieł | Production Management: Kamil Warszawski
A story about Piotr, who after many years returns to his home village to fulfill his late father’s wish: to accompany him on his final journey to the cemetery. To Piotr’s surprise, the cart led by old Jaskółka is to carry not only the coffin but also Paweł—Piotr’s half-brother, whom he has never met. Crossing vast, empty fields on their way to the cemetery, the brothers are forced into a conversation neither of them is eager to have.
KO-KO, Director: Jakub Wojciekiewicz | Cinematography: Karolina Biedrowska | Production Management: Alicja Osiej
Łukasz meets an ex-convict named Chudy and, with his help, sets out to fulfill his dream of meeting his dreamlike influencer, Serafina.
The 9th OFF “Filmowe Południe” will take place on September 26–27, 2025, in Mikołów.
Our warmest congratulations to all the creators—fingers crossed for you!
This Wednesday marks the start of the 6th edition of the Italian NaNo Film Festival, and this year’s selection includes First Tango, directed by our student Aleksander Pakulski!
First Tango, Director: Aleksander Pakulski | Cinematography: Aleksandra Neyman | Production Manager: Natalia Bąba
Two teenagers, secretly infatuated with each other, are pushed by their friends into a sexual initiation ritual in the wilds of Kashubia. Left on their own, they must confront both the pressure placed upon them and their true feelings.
The 6th NaNo Film Festival will take place on September 10–13, 2025, in Naples, Italy.
Two awards for Beware of Good Dog at the Hommage à Kieslowski Film Festival!
The film received the Special Prize of Maria Kieślowska and the Audience Award, granted for the very first time in the festival’s history!
Beware of Good Dog, Director: Adelina Borets | Cinematography: Paweł Kozak | Production management: Kacper Anaczkowski, Iryna Borkovska
Stepan regularly takes in old dogs from the shelter, who spend their final days under his care. It is his own way of coming to terms with death. He dreams of dying in peace, even during the war in Ukraine. But peace is a privilege stolen by a young boy, Gogo. What happens when two enemies of different ages, yet equally lonely, meet at the cemetery at night? They light up joints, eat ice cream, and dance.
The festival also recognized the film Bloodline directed by Wojciech Węglarz, in which our students Radosław Moszczak and Michał Szymański took part. The film received the Special Award of the Polish Filmmakers Association!
Congratulations to all the creators!
We are delighted that their passion and creativity have been acknowledged at the festival.
Dad’s Not Home, dir. Jan Saczek (cinematography by Patryk Roman)
We are among the winners of the Student Academy Awards (52nd Student Academy Awards)!
We are thrilled to announce that our short feature film Dad’s Not Home, directed by student Jan Saczek, has been named one of the 14 winners of the Student Academy Awards in the Live Action category!
🎬 Dad’s Not Home | written & directed by Jan Saczek | cinematography by Patryk Roman | production management by Lidia Le Thanh | produced in 2025
Huge congratulations to the entire crew! 👏
This is a tremendous honor both for the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School at the University of Silesia in Katowice, as the producer of the film, and for the director, Jan Saczek, for whom this award opens the door to an international career.
All Student Academy Award-winning films are now eligible to compete for the 98th Oscars® in the following categories: Animated Short Film, Live Action Short Film, and Documentary Short Film.
It is worth noting that past winners of this prestigious award have gone on to receive 69 Oscar® nominations and win or share 15 Academy Awards.
The official award ceremony will take place on Monday, October 6, at 6:00 p.m. ET, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City, during the New York Film Festival, in collaboration with Rolex.
The Student Academy Awards, established in 1972, were created to provide a platform for emerging global talent and to give young filmmakers the opportunity to showcase their work within the industry.
Dad’s Not Home, dir. Jan Saczek (cinematography by Patryk Roman)Dad’s Not Home, dir. Jan Saczek (cinematography by Patryk Roman)Dad’s Not Home, dir. Jan Saczek (cinematography by Patryk Roman)
