WINNERS OF THE 17TH EDITION OF THE MASTERCARD OFF CAMERA 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
  • Paradise is Burning, dir. Mika Gustafson
  • She Came at Night, dir. Jan Vejnar, Tomáš Pavliček
  • Silent Roar, dir. Johnny Barrington
  • The Hypnosis, dir. Ernst De Geer
  • The Quiet Maid, dir. Miguel Faus
  • Next to Nothing, dir. Grzegorz Dębowski

The reasoning from the jury composed of Andrzej Seweryn, Christopher Hampton, Alise Gelze:

For breaking down social and cultural taboos with bold voice, which truly makes way for both the protagonist and the director herself. The Mastercard OFF CAMERA 2024 Andrzej Wajda Krakow Film Award goes to Lillah Halla for the film Power Alley.

POLISH FEATURE FILM COMPETITION

The Dominika Kulczyk & dFlights Award amounting to PLN 100,000

WINNER: Imago, dir. Olga Chajdas

NOMINEES:

  • The Clowns, dir. Gabriela Muskała
  • Pray For Peace, Train For War, dir. Agnieszka Elbanowska
  • Doppelgänger. The Double, dir. Jan Holoubek
  • Scarborn, dir. Paweł Maślona
  • Anxiety, dir. Sławomir Fabicki
  • White Courage, dir. Marcin Koszałka
  • Forgotten Love, dir. Michał Gazda
  • Horror Story, dir. Adrian Apanel
  • Mushrooms, dir. Paweł Borowski

The reasoning from the jury composed of Kate Rhodes James, Lenka Tyrpákova, Isabel Lamberti, Michael O’Connor:

The winning film is harrowing and it makes courageous and creative choices. The lead performance is outstanding and crucial for the film’s success. The best film in the Polish Feature Film Competition is IMAGO

FEMALE VOICE AWARD

The Award amounting to PLN 50,000 funded by Bank BNP Paribas and Mastercard

WINNER: Monika Sobień-Górska, screenwriter – Anxiety

NOMINEES:

  • Olga Chajdas, director, screenwriter – Imago
  • Agnieszka Elbanowska, director, screenwriter – Pray For Peace, Train For War
  • · Monika Sobień-Górska, screenwriter – Anxiety
  • Magdalena Kamińska, Agata Szymańska, producers – White Courage

Reasoning: This award is granted to a debuting screenwriter who has created a truly authentic and moving relationship between two sisters. The screenplay used motifs which are rarely presented on screen. The Jury genuinely wants to support the winner so she continues on her path, as her “female voice” is needed. The award goes to Monika Sobień-Górska.

The Female Voice Award is presented to outstandingly talented women actively involved in the Polish film industry. They are ambitious, creative, and efficient. The award aims to support women in pursuing their artistic projects and professional plans in the heavily masculinized world of cinema.

AWARD FOR BEST ACTRESS IN THE POLISH FEATURE FILM COMPETITION

Partner of the award: Apart.pl / Albert Riele (award: Albert Riele watch and PLN 10,000)

WINNERS: Magdalena Cielecka and Marta Nieradkiewicz for their roles in the film Anxiety

NOMINEES:

  • Magdalena Cielecka, for her role in the film Anxiety
  • Sandra Drzymalska, for her role in the film White Courage
  • Lena Góra, for her role in the film Imago
  • Maria Maj, for her role in the film Mushrooms
  • Marta Nieradkiewicz, for her role in the film Anxiety

Reasoning: The Jury has decided to grant this award for roles that would not exist without each other. The Jurors had no doubts as to the absolute commitment and sisterly love we see on screen. This year, the best actress award goes to…. two actresses, Magdalena Cielecka and Marta Nieradkiewicz for the film Anxiety.

AWARD FOR BEST ACTOR IN THE POLISH FEATURE FILM COMPETITION

Partner of the award: realme (a non-cash prize and PLN 10,000)

WINNER: Jakub Zając, for his role in the film Horror Story

NOMINEES:

  • Bartosz Bielenia, for his role in the film Scarborn
  • Leszek Lichota, for his role in the film Forgotten Love
  • Filip Pławiak, for his role in the film White Courage
  • Michał Sikorski, for his role in the film Pray For Peace, Train For War
  • Jakub Zając, for his role in the film Horror Story

Reasoning: This performance was excellent, moving, full of confidence, and at the same time delicate and comedic, but most of all it was hilarious. The award for best actor goes to Jakub Zając for his role in the film Horror Story.

MASTERCARD RISING STAR

Best acting debut in a feature film

Partner of the award: Mastercard (award amounting to PLN 10,000)

WINNER: Magdalena Dwurzyńska, for her role in the film The Clowns

NOMINEES:

  • Sebastian Dela, for his role in the film The Clowns
  • Magdalena Dwurzyńska, for her role in the film The Clowns
  • Jędrzej Bigosiński, for his role in the film Mushrooms

Reasoning: The winning performance is complex and very convincing. The Mastercard Rising Star Award has been granted to an actress playing an actress with great future ahead of her. The award goes to Magdalena Dwurzyńska.

AUDIENCE AWARD

Partner of the award: Bank BNP Paribas (award amounting to PLN 10,000)

WINNER: Anxiety, dir. Sławomir Fabicki

FIPRESCI PRIZE

WINNER: Next to Nothing, dir. Grzegorz Dębowski

Reasoning: For universal appeal, an empathic research in the problems of rural Poland, that audiences around the world can identify themselves with, skilful play with film genres, and finally for excellent multidimentional performance by Artur Paczesny – a role which should be a ticket to a successful film career. The FIPRESCI Prize goes to the film Next to Nothing.

The prize is awarded by FIPRESCI, the International Federation of Film Critics (Fédération Internationale de la Presse Cinématographique) – an organization associating film critics from over 50 countries around the world and awarding prizes at the best film festivals.

POLISH PRODUCERS ALLIANCE AWARD

WINNERS: Piotr Grawender and Maciej Hamela for the production of the film In the Rearview

The value of the main prize is PLN 45,000 and it is funded by Veles Productions, Przybecki i Partnerzy law firm and the Management of the Polish Producers Alliance.

The prize comprises:

  • A voucher from Veles Productions virtual production studio for a shooting day of the producer’s new project, in Veles Productions studio in Warsaw (PLN 40,000).
  • Legal services of Przybecki i Partnerzy law firm (PLN 3,000)
  • Financial award from the Management of the Polish Producers Alliance (PLN 2,000)

Reasoning: Granting the prize, the jury emphasizes that: In the Rearview presents, in the most touching way, human resilience when faced with the most difficult challenges. Through bold filmmaking of this important documentary, its creators became the voice of hope and fight for humanism even in the darkest time of war. Thanks to their determination to show the truth and power of human spirit in adversity, In the Rearview not only moves but also inspires us to act and reflect on the values that define our community as human beings. That is an enormous challenge for debuting producers.

SPECIAL MENTION:

The Jury has decided to award Maria Krauss for the production of the film Faces of Agata.

The award comprises a one-week stay for the producer and the production team at a place of creative work No Drama House, where they could develop their new project. The award is funded by No Drama Production.

Reasoning: Making the special mention, the jury emphasizes that Faces of Agata is a deeply moving and humanistic film, the producer of which gives not only her artistic talent but also heart and commitment at every stage of production. Her absolute determination to present Agata’s story, her fight and triumph, gives a beam of hope. Owing to her sensitivity and empathy, the audiences have a chance to delve into the protagonist’s world, discovering new reserves of compassion and understanding for human experience. The producer of Faces of Agata has not only made a film, but she also offered us a gift of a journey through life, filled with emotions, reflection and hope.

#63SEKUNDY

Main organizer: Warsaw Uprising Museum

WINNERS:

Main award 1st place, PLN 10,000 (Grand Prix)

Aleksander Szeląg for the film Samotność (Loneliness)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dik7WYbVRjg

2nd place, PLN 2,000

Rafał Cieszyński for the film Pomocna dłoń (A Helping Hand)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lp_9sCJ3nE&t=2s

3rd place, PLN 1,000

Milena Sikora for the film Zupa (Soup)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PK3UM5in75U

The #63seconds film competition is addressed to young filmmakers between the ages of 15 and 22. The motto of this year’s competition was: “What is not visible, however important”. Films could have been created in any film technique, but their running time could not exceed 63 seconds.

photo Filip Radwański

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