WITOLD GIERSZ RECEIVES THE LOTTE REINIGER AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

On 28 October, the fifth edition of the Emile Awards – the European Animation Awards – took place during the 33rd Etiuda & Anima International Film Festival in Kraków. This year, the Lotte Reiniger Award for Lifetime Achievement was presented to Witold Giersz, one of the most prominent figures in Polish animation.

FIVE AWARDS FOR POLISH SHORT FILMS AT ICELANDIC FESTIVAL

The lastest edition of the Pigeon International Film Festival took place in Ísafjörður, Iceland, from 8 to 11 October. The programme featured 11 Polish productions, four of which received awards from the jury. “Bacewicz x Bomsori”, directed by Jakub Piątek; “Dad’s Not Home”, directed by Jan Saczek, and “Can You See?”, directed by Cezary Orłowski, each received on award, while “Neverlandex”, directed by Agata Kapuścińska, won two.

PAWEŁ CHORZĘPA’S “THE TUNERS” WINS TOP PRIZE AT DOCSMX IN MEXICO!

Another international success for Paweł Chorzępa’s “The Tuners”! The short documentary has won the top prize for Best International Short Film at the 21st DocsMX – International Documentary Film Festival of Mexico City. The award marks another major achievement in the film’s remarkable festival journey. “The Tuners” continues to earn recognition from audiences and juries around the world.

PAWEŁ CHORZĘPA’S “THE TUNERS” WINS AN AWARD IN JAPAN

The festival success of Paweł Chorzępa’s “The Tuners” continues. The short documentary has won the Best Documentary Award at the 21st Sapporo International Short Film Festival & Market. It marks another success for the film in Japan this year and another important stop on its impressive international festival journey.