32nd Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival
November 14 – 16, 2025

News & Events

2025 Fim Submissions

Film submissions for 2025 are now open, and we are seeking a selection of the best new documentaries and short narrative films. Winners will be awarded in three categories: Ewa Pięta Award for Best Documentary Andrzej Dolata Award for Best Debut Annette & Waldemar Raczkowski Award for Best Short Narrative Film The deadline for submissions is…

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2024 Film Competition Winners

We are thrilled to announce: Ewa Pięta Award for Best Documentary is given to Marcin Strauchold for the film Kuba/Kuba Andrzej Dolata Award for Best Debut is given to Piotr Kamiński for the film Ballada Kyczejewska/Ballad of Kychiev Annette and Waldemar Raczkowski Award for Best Short Film is given to Marcin Kluczykowski for the film Gorzko/A Cappella Congratulations to the winners!

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31st AAPFF Posters

We are thrilled to release our 31st Festival poster designed by Władek Fuchs. We are also pleased to announce the results of the 31st Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival Children’s Poster Contest. We received 14 artistic submissions. The winner is Jasper Allen of the Science and Art Academy in Chicago. Congratulations! We can’t wait to…

Festival 2025

It’s time for us to turn the spotlight to a cinematic celebration of our own — the 32nd Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival, presented by the Polish Cultural Fund, taking place November 14-16, 2025.
Stay tuned for more announcements on film submissions, festival program, volunteer opportunities, and ticket sales. With your support, we’re building an unforgettable festival experience, and we can’t wait to celebrate the magic of Polish cinema with you this November!

Film Competition

The 2024 film submissions are now open, and we are seeking a selection of the best new documentary and short narrative films. Winners are awarded in three categories: