International Festival
of Independent Cinema

MAIN DRAMATIC COMPETITION “MAKING WAY” The Andrzej Wajda Krakow Film Award amounting to USD 25,000 WINNER: Power Alley, dir. Lillah Halla Lillah Halla NOMINEES: 78 Days, dir. Emilija Gašić Empty Nets, dir. Behrooz Karamizade Forever-Forever, dir. Anna Buryachkova...

An one-man band – literally and figuratively. Actor, singer, director and producer, who gained experience in theater, orchestra and various movies, including independent cinema. Therefore, he could not be missing at this year's edition of the Mastercard OFF CAMERA...

Patrick Wilson is renowned for his many roles, including those played in Broadway musicals as well as big-budget blockbusters. He is a critically acclaimed and award-winning actor. He became known to the wider audience for starring as Ed Warren in “The Conjuring” film...

German director Julia von Heinz will give a personal welcome to the guests of the Opening Gala of the 17th edition of Mastercard OFF CAMERA in Krakow at the European premiere of her latest film “Treasure”. The film is based on a true story described in Lily Brett’s...

“Black sheep”, “Girl Power!”, “On the border” and “Do The Right Thing” are the four special themed sections prepared for the 17th edition of Mastercard OFF CAMERA that will take place at the turn of April and May 2024. Productions featured in the four new festival...

The 17th edition of the Mastercard OFF CAMERA International Festival of Independent Cinema will take place in Krakow between April 26 and May 5, 2024. The Organizers of the Festival have presented the artistic concept framed for the coming year and the graphic...

As every year, we are looking forward to bold, uncompromising films. Features whose filmmakers break the typical patterns, play with genre clichés and create a new aesthetic quality. At the same time, we appreciate cinema that tells engaging stories. Films which will...

MAIN DRAMATIC COMPETITION "MAKING WAY" Andrzej Wajda Krakow Film Award amounting to USD 25,000 Partner: Polish Film Institute WINNER: Do You Love Me?, dir. Tonya Noyabrova NOMINEES: Storm, dir. Erika Calmeyer Delegation, dir. Asaf Saban Banger, dir. Adam Sedlák Medusa...

Announcement of the main competitions, interview with John Malkovich and the world premiere of Dominion, and much more ahead of us. The celebration of independent cinema in Krakow has begun! The Opening Gala, held on 28th April, was hosted by Maciej Rock and Maciej...

Digital Domain Holdings Limited Joins Mastercard OFF CAMERA – International Festival of Independent Cinema and Main Sponsor Mastercard in Screening Films from the World’s Top Up-and-Coming Indie Filmmakers Hong Kong – April 13, 2023 – Today, Digital Domain Holdings...