Our graduates among the winners of the 26th edition of the Polish Film Awards ORŁY!

BEST DIRECTION

Paweł Maślona for the film "Kos"

BEST FEATURE SERIES

The awarded series is "1670" (dir. Maciej Buchwald, Kordian Kądziela)

Paweł Maślona's film was awarded in the categories: Best Supporting Actress, Best Sound, Best Makeup, Best Costumes, Best Screenplay, and Best Direction. Thus, it became the film with the highest number of Eagles (ORŁY) at this year's edition.

We also congratulate our academic lecturer and graduate - Aneta Hickinbotham, the producer of the highly awarded film by Paweł Maślona. We would also like to express our appreciation for all other individuals involved in the awarded productions, as your work is a part of our common success, bravo!

• Meet all the winners of this year's Polish Film Awards.

The 26th Eagles Gala took place on Monday, March 4th, at the Polish Theatre in Warsaw.

05 March 2024

Position of the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School of the University of Silesia in Katowice on royalties for creators for the use of their works on streaming platforms and VOD.

We express our deep opposition to the removal from the draft amendment of the Copyright and Related Rights Act of a provision that was intended to ensure creators are appropriately compensated for the use of their works on streaming platforms and VOD. Our concern stems from the worry about the future of young students. We must take responsibility for their sense of certainty in the profession they wish to pursue.

The actions of the legislators are contrary to the principle of appropriate and proportional remuneration, expressed in Article 18 of the Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council (EU) 2019/790 of 17 April 2019 on copyright and related rights in the digital single market and amending Directives 96/9/EC and 2001/29/EC. The principle expressed in this article aims to protect the interests of creators by ensuring they receive a fair share of the profits generated from the digital distribution of their works.

In the face of dynamic technological development and the digital media market, our priority should be to find a balance between protecting the rights of creators and ensuring access to culture for society.

29 February 2024

Tandem heads to Canada! Pure cinema by Katarzyna Lewek will debut at the 35th edition of the Living Skies Student Film Festival, bravo!

🎬 Tandem | directed and photographed by Katarzyna Lewek | production management by Bernadeta Mende & Maja Zilbert | produced by the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School at the University of Silesia

Antek lives like in a cage. An old, stationary bike, two mice, and a couch comprise his entire world. The world of someone who probably will never walk again. However, one day an unexpected visit reminds him of an old passion, and a buddy takes him outside to try riding a tandem.

📅 The festival will take place from April 4th to 6th, 2024.

We warmly congratulate Katarzyna and the rest of the team, looking forward to news about awards for the film. Good luck!

29 February 2024

On February 16, the Kazimierz Kutz Award ceremony took place. This year's laureate is the talented Polish screenwriter and director - Agnieszka Holland. Jan Olbrycht, a Polish politician, was also honored at the gala, receiving the "Ambassador of Silesia" Distinction.

The competition jury included individuals associated with the University of Silesia: rector prof. Ryszard Koziołek, dean of the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School prof. Krystyna Doktorowicz, and prof. Andrzej Gwóźdź.

Laudations for Agnieszka Holland, in connection with the Kazimierz Kutz Award, were delivered by prof. Krystyna Doktorowicz and prof. Andrzej Gwóźdź.

We warmly congratulate the awardees and also express our gratitude for being able to share such beautiful and touching moments as the past gala.

19 February 2024