We invite you to a unique exhibition! 📸

We are pleased to announce that Krzysztof Szlapa will present his latest photography exhibition titled “Zaświaty”. This fascinating exploration of unknown dimensions of reality will encourage deeper reflection.

The opening will take place on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 6:30 PM at the “Galeria Katowice” of the Association of Polish Artists Photographers, Silesian District, located at Dąbrowskiego 2. The exhibition will be available for viewing until November 29, 2024, from Tuesday to Friday, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Free admission!

Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to see the world through the eyes of Krzysztof Szlapa and immerse yourself in his photographic art!

More information can be found here: LINK

29 October 2024

We have two great pieces of news! 🎬

The short film Take me to her has qualified for PÖFF Shorts (Black Nights Film Festival)! To mark the occasion, we warmly invite you to read an interview with the film’s director, Bartłomiej Błaszczyński 👇

This prestigious film festival will take place in Tallinn from November 8 to 24, with our film screening on November 14 in the New Talents Competition (Live Action section no. 3)! 👏

🎬 Take me to her | directed by Bartłomiej Błaszczyński | screenplay by Katarzyna Błaszczyńska | cinematography by Fryderyk Potoczek | production management by Alicja Osiej, Dorota Damec & Monika Borówka | produced by Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School, University of Silesia in Katowice, 2024

Get to know our talented alumnus, Bartłomiej Błaszczyński, as he shares insights into his artistic journey and inspirations in an interview with Samanta Stochla titled “Appetite for Everything, or Odysseus at the Silesian Theatre.”

LINK TO INTERVIEW

A big round of applause to everyone involved in the production! 👏

25 October 2024

Three lecturers from the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School at the University of Silesia have been nominated in the Dziennik Zachodni educational poll for Academic Teacher of the Year!

🏆 Starting yesterday, you can vote for your candidate!

👤 Prof. Adam Sikora, PhD, DSc – Head of the Cinematography, Television, and Photography program. Cinematographer, director, screenwriter, photographer, and painter. Winner of numerous awards. Producer of many TV Theatre productions and cultural programs for Polish Television, including Ogród Sztuk and Rozmowy na nowy wiek. Author of numerous photography exhibitions.

👤 Prof. Janusz Musiał, PhD, DSc – Director of the Institute of Film and Theatre Arts at the Kieślowski Film School. Photographer, filmmaker, cultural studies expert, and multidisciplinary artist working with various media (photography, short films, animation, installation, objects, words, web-based projects) to create thematic projects, exhibitions, films, catalogs, and albums.

👤 Agnieszka Skołucka, PhD – Vice-Dean for Organization and Projects. Specialist in management and HR, communication, self-presentation, and negotiation. Deputy Director at the Interdisciplinary Center for Staff Development since 2020. Chancellor of the University of Silesia in Katowice from 2011-2024, previously Deputy Chancellor for Development and Cooperation with Industry, and Director of the Rector's Office.

🔗 You can cast your vote on the organizer's website.

Voting will be open until Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 10:00 PM.

Congratulations on the nominations, and best of luck! 👏

23 October 2024

The exhibition "Limited Presence" will take place from October 18 to November 10, 2024, at the FOTO-GEN Gallery in Wrocław. This event brings together works from 68 artists, presenting 160 pieces that explore themes of isolation, societal shifts, and contemporary challenges. Curated by Marek Bułaj, the exhibition raises questions about social withdrawal and isolation in the face of events such as pandemics, wars, and climate change.

Among the participants is Prof. Janusz Musiał, PhD, Director of the Institute of Film and Theatre Arts at the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School, University of Silesia, whose presence highlights the interdisciplinary nature of the exhibition. This unique event invites reflection on our place in today’s world.

The opening reception will take place on October 18 at 6:00 PM at the FOTO-GEN Gallery. The exhibition offers not only the opportunity to engage with diverse art but also a chance to ponder pressing social issues.

MORE INFORMATION

18 October 2024