News Archives - Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival https://www.annarborpolishfilmfestival.com/category/news/ Ann Arbor, MI Sat, 15 Nov 2025 17:29:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.annarborpolishfilmfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/aapff-icon-1-150x150.png News Archives - Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival https://www.annarborpolishfilmfestival.com/category/news/ 32 32 2025 Film Competition Winners https://www.annarborpolishfilmfestival.com/2025-film-competition-winners/ Sat, 15 Nov 2025 17:29:22 +0000 https://www.annarborpolishfilmfestival.com/?p=11369 We are thrilled to announce:  Ewa Pięta Award for the Best Documentary is given to Bartosz Paduch for the film Fantastic Mat Parey.  Andrzej Dolata Award for the Best Film Debut is given to Dominik Mirecki for the film Son of Happiness. Anette and Waldemar Raczkowski Award for the Best Short Narrative is given to Gracjana Piechula for the film Honey Bunny. Congratulations to...

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]]> Polish Poster School: An Eye on Film https://www.annarborpolishfilmfestival.com/polish-poster-school-an-eye-on-film/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:20:36 +0000 https://www.annarborpolishfilmfestival.com/?p=11299 The Polish School of Poster Art is internationally recognized as one of the influential forces in 20th century graphic art. This presentation, by visiting Professor Jarek Bujny from the University of Warmia and Mazury, will show and provide background for the works of this School’s most important designers. There will be particular emphasis on movie posters in...

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]]> Festival Program https://www.annarborpolishfilmfestival.com/full-festival-program/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 23:24:36 +0000 https://www.annarborpolishfilmfestival.com/?p=10964 The 32nd Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival is just one month away, and we are thrilled! Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of Polish cinema, featuring a dynamic lineup of recently released feature films and compelling documentaries selected by our jury. We just posted the program on our website, so be sure to check it...

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]]> 2025 Short Film & Documentary Lineup https://www.annarborpolishfilmfestival.com/2025-short-film-documentary-lineup/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 02:45:11 +0000 https://www.annarborpolishfilmfestival.com/?p=10710 The Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival is excited to announce the selection of short films and documentaries for its 32nd edition! This year’s lineup showcases powerful storytelling and diverse voices in Polish cinema. Documentaries: Amatorzy. Tylko muzyka/Amateurs. Only Music – dir. Monika Grzybowska Fantastyczny Matt Parey/Fantastic Matt Parey – dir. Bartosz Paduch Mim i jego...

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]]> AAPFF Contests For Children  https://www.annarborpolishfilmfestival.com/aapff-contests-for-children/ Sat, 13 Sep 2025 01:09:44 +0000 https://www.annarborpolishfilmfestival.com/?p=10694 The Polish Cultural Fund – Ann Arbor invites children to celebrate the upcoming 32nd Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival by participating in two film-themed contests.Children aged 5–10 are invited to join an art contest titled “My Movie Heroes”. Portray your favorite film characters using any art technique of your choice. Artwork must be submitted in one of the...

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]]> The 32nd AAPFF Poster Is Here! https://www.annarborpolishfilmfestival.com/the-32nd-aapff-poster-is-here/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 02:01:53 +0000 https://www.annarborpolishfilmfestival.com/?p=10636 Each new edition of the Festival is kicked off by a small yet essential masterpiece — the official poster! A first glimpse into the energy, creativity, and spirit of what’s to come. We’re thrilled to reveal this year’s design, created by Ann Arbor–based graphic designer Susana Castro-Pollard. We hope it catches your eye — and sparks...

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]]> The 32nd Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival  https://www.annarborpolishfilmfestival.com/the-32nd-ann-arbor-polish-film-festival/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:39:45 +0000 https://www.annarborpolishfilmfestival.com/?p=10591 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,...

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]]> 2025 Film Submissions https://www.annarborpolishfilmfestival.com/2025-fim-submissions/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:45:05 +0000 https://www.annarborpolishfilmfestival.com/?p=10572 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 https://www.annarborpolishfilmfestival.com/2024-film-competition-winners/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.annarborpolishfilmfestival.com/?p=10497 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 https://www.annarborpolishfilmfestival.com/31st-aapff-poster/ Sat, 12 Oct 2024 17:12:04 +0000 https://www.annarborpolishfilmfestival.com/?p=10285 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...

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