As the curtain falls on Hollywood’s award season, 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. Since 1993, our festival has been a cornerstone of the Ann Arbor cultural scene, bringing together film enthusiasts,…
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…
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!
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…
The Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival is pleased to reveal the lineup of short films and documentaries selected for the upcoming 31st Festival. The winners will be announced at the Michigan Theater on October 31st at 6:30 pm. A jeśli jutro wojna się skończy/What If the War Ends Tomorrow, dir. Martyna Wojciechowska, Hanna JewsiewickaBallada Kyczajewska/Ballad of Kychiev,…
Submissions for the 2024 Film Competition are already closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted their films to the Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival and best of luck!Selections will be announced mid-September 2024. If you missed the deadline, stay tuned for next year’s call!