ENCOUNTERS – a new competition section at the Warsaw Film Festival

The Warsaw Film Festival is expanding with a new competition section – Encounters, which will debut during the 41st edition of the event. Returning to the roots of the legendary film showcase from the communist era, out of which the Warsaw Film Week and later the Warsaw Film Festival were born, this new edition of Confrontations will once again invite audiences to discover the most important and talked-about films of world cinema.

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41st Warsaw Film Festival – Press Accreditation Form Now Available

A fresh visual identity, new ideas, a new team, and even more excitement – the Warsaw International Film Festival is back in grand style! From October 10–19, 2025, the capital of Poland will once again become the center of world cinema. The 41st edition of WFF marks the beginning of a new decade and the opening of a new chapter in the history of one of Europe’s most respected film festivals.

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A new face of the Warsaw Film Festival!

New visual identity, new ideas, a new team, and even more excitement — the Warsaw International Film Festival is back in full force! From October 10–19, 2025, Poland’s capital will once again become the heart of world cinema. The 41st edition of WFF marks the beginning of a new decade and a bold new chapter in the history of one of the most respected film festivals in Europe.

The new visual identity of the Warsaw Film Festival is more than just a graphic refresh — it’s a symbol of a new beginning. We’ve got plenty of new features and surprises in store, but I can reveal one already: this year’s WFF will be more Warsaw-focused than ever before, with events taking place across eight different venues throughout the city - announces Bartek Pulcyn, the Festival’s new Programming Director.

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WARSAW INDUSTRY DAYS: Fresh Industry Initiative

The Warsaw International Film Festival has had a long track record as an industry hub for Polish and Central and Eastern European film professionals, championing emerging talent from the region and connecting them to the international film community. Now, with new leadership and in a refreshed format, the organizers introduce WARSAW INDUSTRY DAYS (October 13-18), a reimagined industry platform taking place within the Festival's framework.

The initiative is designed to discover new talent from the CEE region, spotlight compelling regional projects, and create dynamic spaces for Polish and international film professionals to engage in meaningful dialogue. By combining the festival's proven track record with new initiatives and an invigorated approach to collaboration and networking, Warsaw Industry Days aims to strengthen ties within the regional film community, building a stronger local support network, and opening new avenues for co-production with Poland, and within the region.

WARSAW INDUSTRY DAYS has several components: Warsaw Co-Production Forum (submissions now open); Warsaw Industry Talks; Warsaw Next workshops; FIPRESCI Warsaw Critics Project; Wajda School New Talents; The Art of Editing Workshops; Doc Lab Poland and networking events. Apply now. 
A detailed schedule will be available in September 2025.

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