Industry meetings at the 44th FPFF
Come the 4th edition of Gdynia Industry, a series of events dedicated to creators, producers, filmmaking professionals and film school students. The event will take place on 18th–20th September 2019, during the 44th Polish Film Festival in Gdynia.
This year’s edition is organised by Polish Film Festival in co-operation with Polish Film Institute who has made the largest contribution to the organization of this section this year. Partners: Adam Mickiewicz Institute, National Centre for Film Culture, and Women in Film.
Free admission. By accreditation only.
Meetings are held in Mercure Gdynia Centre, rooms Tango and Orion.
A detailed schedule is available at www.festiwalgdynia.pl. Below we present the most important information about individual thematic panels and meetings.
VR CINEMA
18th September 2019, 10.30 A.M.–12.30 P.M., Mercure Gdynia Centre, Omega Room
Is virtual reality a real threat to the cinema? Or maybe VR and AR are a natural step forward in its evolution, like sound back in the silent film era? An opportunity to discuss the future that happens now to the dissatisfaction of some.
Guests: Marcin Marczyk (CVR expert, Total Immersion Foundation), Jacek Nagłowski (CVR director/producer, VR/AR VN LAB at Lodz Film School), Marcin Łunkiewicz (CVR producer, chain of cinemas VR by mimo.ooo).
ARTHOUSE PHENOMENON – 60 YEARS OF ARTHOUSES
18th September 2019, 12.30 P.M.–1.30 P.M., Mercure Gdynia Centre, Omega Room
What were art houses 60 years ago and what are they now? How to marry ambitious repertoire with market pressure? Come to discuss the arthouse phenomenon, its function, challenges and prospects on Polish cinema market and in film culture promotion.
Guests: Monika Piętas-Kurek (Head of Department of Film Culture Dissemination, PFI), Andrzej Goleniewski (Arthouse Cinemas Network), Maciej Gil (Edison Circus Film Culture Support Foundation), Piotr Zakens (Rialto Cinema in Poznan).
BOXOFFICE – AMENDMENT TO CINEMATOGRAPHY ACT IN TERMS OF AUDIENCE REPORTING
18th September 2019, 3.00 P.M.–4.00 P.M., Mercure Gdynia Centre, Omega Room
The amendment to Cinematography Act obliges cinema owners to make daily reports on the number of cinemagoers, tickets sold and revenue. Will the new box office become a reference point for all entities participating in film production, distribution and screening? What solutions were introduced in other countries? We invited representatives from various fields to allow for a full spectrum of opinions.
Guests: Stanisław Wojtera (Head of Development Department, PFI), Mariusz Łukomski (Monolith Films), Magdalena Lewicka (Multikino), Andrzej Goleniewski (Arthouse Cinemas Network).
DIRECTING CHILDREN’S FILM – HOT OR NOT?
18th September 2019, 4.15 P.M.–5.30 P.M., Mercure Gdynia Centre, Omega Room
A debate with children’s films directors. How did it affect their careers? How are they perceived by the market? Is it easier or harder to make a “normal” film now? Film school students and graduates afraid that directing a children’s film is lame are especially invited.
Host: Artur Wyrzykowski
NESPRESSO TALENTS PANEL DISCUSSION
18th September 2019, 4.30 P.M.–5.30 P.M., Mercure Gdynia Centre, Omega Room
Aimed at film school students and young creators willing to tell incredible stories, Nespresso Talents is an international short film competition searching for the biggest talents in the world. By working with budding filmmakers, Nespresso fulfils its promise to make a change for the better. We all know that socially-engaged films can shape reality. But do we use their full potential? Our special guests will help answer this question and many more. A panel discussion with a screening of selected Nespresso Talents finalists presented during a gala at Festival de Cannes.
Host: Łukasz Maciejewski
PRESENTATION: THE NATIONAL BOARD OF CANADA
18th September 2019, 11.00 A.M.–12.00 P.M., Mercure Gdynia Centre, Omega Room
The National Film Board of Canada is a public film and digital media production and distribution company. The NFB produces, co-produces and distributes documentaries, interactive documentaries, animations and VR films. With its 12 Academy Awards and 74 nominations, it’s the current record-holder among film production companies outside Hollywood. The presentation at the 44th PFF will be delivered by Rob McLaughlin, a digital media journalist and producer, in 2008–2011, Director of Digital Content and Strategy in the NFB and, since 2016, Executive Producer for the NFB digital studios in Vancouver. The National Film Board of Canada co-produced VR project Gymnasia presented at the Polish Film Festival in Gdynia.
PFI 2020 OPERATIONAL PROGRAMMES AND STRATEGY FOR 2020–2023
18th September 2019, 11.00 A.M.–12.00 P.M., Mercure Gdynia Centre, Omega Room
A panel discussion on the condition of Polish cinema and mechanisms of institutional regulation of film industry. Experts will explore challenges for Polish cinema and Polish Film Institute’s role in shaping the market. They will talk about chances and threats to Polish film industry and the way they could influence its future. Some space will also be devoted to 2020 Operational Programmes.
Guests: Radosław Śmigulski (Director of PFI), Małgorzata Szczepkowska-Kalemba (Head of Film Production and Film Project Development Department, PFI), Monika Piętas-Kurek (Head of Department of Film Culture Dissemination and Promotion, PFI), Maria Gradowska-Tomow (Head of International Relations Department, PFI), Marta Galińska (solicitor, PFI).
DISCUSSING RETURN OF THE REVELLER
18th September 2019, 4.30 P.M.–5.30 P.M., Mercure Gdynia Centre, Omega Room
In 2017, the National Centre for Film Culture in Lodz commenced the reconstruction of Kazimierz Prószynski’s invention. Similarly to a cinematograph, a biopleograph serves as both a camera and projector. Once it was ready, the team moved on to stage two: the reconstruction of Return of the Reveller. The film will screen during the Opening Gala of the 44th Polish Film Festival in Gdynia, followed by the meeting with project originators.
Guests: Janusz Król (reconstructor), Piotr Szczepański (director), Rafał Syska (Director of NCFC), Piotr Kulesza (Head of Exhibitions and Collections Department). Host: Anna Wróblewska.
MEETING WITH OSCAR-NOMINATED CLYDE HENRY PRODUCTIONS ANIMATED FILM STUDIO
18th September 2019, 6.00 P.M.–7.00 P.M., Mercure Gdynia Centre, Omega Room
Come to a meeting with representatives of Clyde Henry Productions, a Canadian animated film studio started by directors Maciek Szczerbowski and Chris Lavis, authors of an animated VR project, Gymnasia, presented at the 44th PFF. The directing duo is best known for their Oscar-nominated 2007 short Madame Tutli-Putli. A meeting with both directors and Brigitte Henry, also from Clyde Henry Productions. A Q&A session in the second part of the event. Host: Grzegorz Skorupski (Adam Mickiewicz Institute).
PRODUCERS’ BREAKFAST
20th September 2019, 10.00 A.M.–11.00 A.M., Gdynia Film Centre, FaBuła Café
Young Producers Section of the Polish Chamber of Audiovisual Producers would like to invite filmmakers to a networking event during the Polish Film Festival in Gdynia.
TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE AND THE FUTURE OF CINEMA – STREAMING PLATFORMS AND NEW TRENDS ON THE MARKET
20th September 2019, 12.00 P.M.–1.00 P.M., Mercure Gdynia Centre, Omega Room
Where will we watch films in 10 years’ time? Will premieres move from screening rooms to PC monitors? What will characterise the cinema in the next decade? Is it up for brand new challenges? We will discuss how technological change and new fields of exploitation affect the future of cinema.
Guests: Radosław Śmigulski (Director of PFI), Leszek Bodzak (Aurum Film), Piotr Ochalski (TVN Player).
AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION SUPPORT. WHAT DISINCENTIVISES FROM “INCENTIVES”?
20th September 2019, 2.00 P.M.–4.00 P.M., Mercure Gdynia Centre, Omega Room
Panel discussion on the most frequent problems related to the process of applying for audiovisual production support. The audience will learn about the most important terms and conditions of applying for financing and analyse a case study.
Guests: Małgorzata Szczepkowska-Kalemba (Head of Film Production and Film Project Development Department, PFI), Małgorzata Gąska (PFI Main Accountant), Marta Galińska (solicitor, PFI)
WOMEN IN FILM: 2020 IS COMING
20th September 2019, 4.30 P.M.–6.00 P.M., Mercure Gdynia Centre, Omega Room
Film Women – an initiative gathering over 3000 female professionals working in Polish film industry – returns to organise the 2nd edition of a meeting devoted to European Commission directive enforcing “50/50 by 2020”, a programme to equal chances of female and male filmmakers not only through parity in every decisive body, expert commission and jury but also through an equal access to financing. The event is open for all members of the filmmaking community. Experts and filmmakers will answer questions about the effects of double standards and discuss possible solutions to increase women’s role in cinema.
Guests: dr. hab Monika Talarczyk, Ewa Graczyk, Greta Gober (Stockholm University).
FACE TO FACE WITH RADOSŁAW ŚMIGULSKI
Radosław Śmigulski would like to invite participants of the 44th Polish Film Festival to talk about the most burning challenges for Polish cinema and its potential. The meeting with Director of the Polish Film Institute marks the second edition of Face to Face launched last year. Every media or industry accreditation holder can participate in this 90-minute debate.
POLISH FILMMAKERS ASSOCIATION FORUM
For years now, Gdynia forums of the Polish Filmmakers Association – the biggest such institution in the country – have been hosting heated debates over the most important issues faced by the filmmaking community. This year’s meeting is devoted to “Our Festival”. We will discuss changes in the organisation of the Polish Film Festival in Gdynia. All participants are encouraged to make their own suggestions regarding such key issues as the length of the Festival, the number of films qualified for the Main Competition, selection process and financing. #NaszFestiwal
The 44th Polish Film Festival will be held on September 16-21, 2019 in Gdynia.
The organizers of the Festival are: Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, Polish Film Institute, Polish Filmmakers Association, Mayor of Gdynia, Marshal of the Pomeranian Voivodeship.
Co-organizers: Polish Television, Adam Mickiewicz Institute, National Center for Culture.
The Main Sponsor of the 44th Polish Film Festival is PKO Bank Polski.
The Strategic Partner is BMG Goworowski Authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Main Partners: PKP Intercity, Dr Irena Eris, Nespresso, Gdynia Culture Center.
Polish Media Patrons: Polish Television, Radiowa Jedynka, Trójka – Program Trzeci Polskiego Radia, Rzeczpospolita, Kino periodical, Filmweb, Onet, ELLE, Gala, Super Express.
Local Media Patrons: Telewizja Gdańsk, Radio Gdańsk, Dziennik Bałtycki, Rzeczpospolita. Życie Regionów, Trojmiasto.pl.
More information: www.festiwalgdynia.pl.
