Festivals worth knowing

Festivals are important spaces for presenting creative work, making contacts and building international cooperation. In addition to opportunities to present their own work, they often offer programmes for artists, meetings and workshops.

Millennium Docs Against Gravity – one of the most important documentary film festivals in Poland. It takes place in several cities across the country and presents films exploring important social, political and cultural issues.

Krakow Film Festival – the oldest film festival in Poland dedicated to documentary and short films. It is an important meeting place for filmmakers, producers and other film industry professionals.

Berlinale – the Berlin International Film Festival is one of the most important events in world cinema. In addition to competitions and film screenings, it offers an extensive programme for filmmakers.

IDFA – the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam is one of the most important international festivals dedicated to documentary cinema. In addition to film screenings, it includes industry events, talent development programmes and initiatives related to funding new documentary projects.

AfryKamera – the festival presents African cinema in Poland. It showcases films from different parts of the continent, and its programme also includes meetings, discussions and accompanying events focused on contemporary Africa.