About Festival
Feb 26, 2009
THE FILM WORLD IN WARSAW
INTERNATIONAL - FRESH - COMPETITIVE
The Warsaw Film Festival (WFF), organized by the Warsaw Film Foundation, is the key international film event in Poland, recognized by FIAPF. The WFF is held every year starting from 1985, always in October during the Polish 'golden autumn', a great time to visit our country.
Some figures for 2008: 244 films (157 features and 87 shorts) from 55 countries, 10 days, 9 screens, 97,000 admissions, 149 filmmakers (directors, producers, actors) presenting their films.
The programme consists of the following sections:
* The International Competition - international features
* 1-2 Competition - for 1st and 2nd feature films
* Free Spirit Competition
* Documentary Competition
* Shorts Competition
* Master's Touch
* Discoveries
* Family Cinema Weekend
All the films presented, regardless of the section (competitive or non-competitive), are eligible for the Audience Award. The FIPRESCI Jury gives its Award to the best 1st or 2nd feature film from Central and Eastern Europe.
The 25th Warsaw Film Festival will take place October 9-18, 2009.
IMPORTANT DATES:
1 March - selection process commences
15 June - deadline for submissions
15 August - selection results announced to the entrants
2 October - deadline for delivery of prints
9-18 October - dates of the Festival
12-17 October - competition screenings
Saturday, 17 October - Awards Ceremony
31 October - film prints returned
What our guests say:
I would like to thank you so much for the wonderful days I spent in Warsaw, such a lovely city. It was a very enjoyable experience and I was very happy to have presented the film in your festival. I have vowed to return to Poland, as it has made a strong impression on me. It has been lovely.
Gianfranco Quattrini, director of Chicha tu madre
Thank you very much for a nice experience I had at the Warsaw fest. I think the films were good, the whole festival made a lot of sense and the final evening was great. I had a great time.
Petr Zelenka, director
Thank you so much for everything. I had a wonderful time. The Warsaw International Film Festival was amazing and you all were the best hosts.
Monty Miranda, director of Skills Like This
The meeting with the festival audience was just beautiful.
Jerzy Stuhr, actor/director
The beautiful days in Warsaw were far too short. Hopefully we will find a reason for another visit.
Michael Verhoeven, director of The Unknown Soldier
Thanks so much for giving me the chance to participate. I loved every minute.
Peter Belsito, Film Finders
It was a great experience and one of the better organized festivals that I attend. Congratulations for your fantastic team who took really good care of me.
David Castellanos, Latido
