The Kieślowski Film School

Basic Facts

Year of Foundation:

1978
Year of Receiving CILECT Full Membership:

2023
Year of Receiving Last State Accreditation:

2019
Agency (-ies) Who Awarded the State Accreditation:

Polska Komisja Akredytacyjna
Name of Director (Rector, Dean, Head of School):

Prof. Krystyna Doktorowicz
Address:

ul. Św. Pawła 3, 40-008 Katowice
Country:

Poland
Website:

https://www.sf.us.edu.pl
Points of Contact

CILECT Contact Person:
Dean: Prof. Krystyna Doktorowicz

Email:
krystyna.doktorowicz@us.edu.pl

CILECT Contact Person:
Director, Institute of Film and Theatre Arts Dr. Anna Huth

Email:
anna.huth@us.edu.pl

Mission & Strategy

The Kieślowski Film School is a Polish film and television school established in 1978 and based in Katowice, Poland. It is a full-time film school and offers MA courses in Directing, Cinematography and Photography, Film and Television Production, and an MA course in English: Creative Management in New Media. Kieślowski Film School is allowed to award PhD degree. One of its first tutors was Krzysztof Kieślowski. It is a part of University of Silesia in Katowice.

Degree Areas

Creative Management in New Media

Degree Awarded

MA
Training Type

Full-Time

Tuition Fees

Residents

Free
Non-Residents

For EU Residents

Number of Students

Applicants (Male/Female/Other)

10/18
Enrolled Students (Male/Female/Other)

9/17
Students Total (Male/Female/Other)

14/28
International Students incl. in Total (Male/Female/Other)

5/8
Graduates incl. in Total (Male/Female/Other)

1/2

Admission Requirements

Portfolio & Interview

Yes
Agreements with Foreign Governments

No information
High Institution Matriculation

Yes
Recognized Prior Expertise

Yes
Talent Entrance Exams

Yes

Language of Studies

Language of Studies

English

Student Practical Work Obligations

Fiction Short Films (under 5 min.)

Yes
Documentary Films (under 30 min)

Yes
Computer Animation Films

Yes
TV Series (Drama/Sitcom) Episodes

Yes
Interactive Media Applications

Yes

Graduation Obligations per Student

Practical Work

No information
Written Thesis

Yes

Budget Parameters

Total Amount from School`s Budget Allocated to Production Annually

20,000
Average Graduation Practical Work Budget per student

1,000

Directing

Degree Awarded

BA
Training Type

Full-Time

Tuition Fees

Residents

Free
Non-Residents

Free

Number of Students

Applicants (Male/Female/Other)

43/56
Enrolled Students (Male/Female/Other)

3/4
Students Total (Male/Female/Other)

17/12
International Students incl. in Total (Male/Female/Other)

0
Graduates incl. in Total (Male/Female/Other)

1/2

Admission Requirements

Portfolio & Interview

Yes
Agreements with Foreign Governments

No information
High Institution Matriculation

Yes
Recognized Prior Expertise

Yes
Talent Entrance Exams

Yes

Language of Studies

Language of Studies

Polish

Student Practical Work Obligations

Fiction Short Films (under 5 min.)

Yes
Fiction Short Films (5-15 min.)

Yes
Fiction Short Films (15-30 min)

Yes
Documentary Films (under 30 min)

Yes
Computer Animation Films

Yes
TV Series (Drama/Sitcom) Episodes

Yes
Interactive Media Applications

Yes

Graduation Obligations per Student

Practical Work

Yes
Written Thesis

Yes

Budget Parameters

Total Amount from School`s Budget Allocated to Production Annually

40,000
Average Graduation Practical Work Budget per student

6,000

Directing

Degree Awarded

MA
Training Type

Full-Time

Tuition Fees

Residents

Free
Non-Residents

Free

Number of Students

Applicants (Male/Female/Other)

10/7
Enrolled Students (Male/Female/Other)

6/4
Students Total (Male/Female/Other)

13/11
International Students incl. in Total (Male/Female/Other)

0/1
Graduates incl. in Total (Male/Female/Other)

0

Admission Requirements

Portfolio & Interview

Yes
Agreements with Foreign Governments

No information
High Institution Matriculation

Yes
Recognized Prior Expertise

Yes
Talent Entrance Exams

Yes

Language of Studies

Language of Studies

Polish

Student Practical Work Obligations

Fiction Short Films (under 5 min.)

Yes
Fiction Short Films (5-15 min.)

Yes
Fiction Short Films (15-30 min)

Yes
Documentary Films (under 30 min)

Yes
Computer Animation Films

Yes
TV Series (Drama/Sitcom) Episodes

Yes
Interactive Media Applications

Yes

Graduation Obligations per Student

Practical Work

Yes
Written Thesis

Yes

Budget Parameters

Total Amount from School`s Budget Allocated to Production Annually

45,000
Average Graduation Practical Work Budget per student

6,500

Film and Television Production

Degree Awarded

BA
Training Type

Full-Time

Tuition Fees

Residents

415,49 EUR
Non-Residents

415,49 EUR

Number of Students

Applicants (Male/Female/Other)

50/51
Enrolled Students (Male/Female/Other)

20/31
Students Total (Male/Female/Other)

60/64
International Students incl. in Total (Male/Female/Other)

1/0
Graduates incl. in Total (Male/Female/Other)

4/9

Admission Requirements

Portfolio & Interview

Yes
Agreements with Foreign Governments

No information
High Institution Matriculation

Yes
Recognized Prior Expertise

Yes
Talent Entrance Exams

Yes

Language of Studies

Language of Studies

Polish

Student Practical Work Obligations

Fiction Short Films (under 5 min.)

Yes
Fiction Short Films (5-15 min.)

Yes
Fiction Short Films (15-30 min)

Yes
Documentary Films (under 30 min)

Yes
Computer Animation Films

Yes
TV Series (Drama/Sitcom) Episodes

Yes
Interactive Media Applications

Yes

Graduation Obligations per Student

Practical Work

No information
Written Thesis

Yes

Budget Parameters

Total Amount from School`s Budget Allocated to Production Annually

0
Average Graduation Practical Work Budget per student

0

Film and Television Production

Degree Awarded

BA
Training Type

Full-Time

Tuition Fees

Residents

Free
Non-Residents

Free

Number of Students

Applicants (Male/Female/Other)

63/54
Enrolled Students (Male/Female/Other)

21/18
Students Total (Male/Female/Other)

49/54
International Students incl. in Total (Male/Female/Other)

0/2
Graduates incl. in Total (Male/Female/Other)

11/12

Admission Requirements

Portfolio & Interview

Yes
Agreements with Foreign Governments

No information
High Institution Matriculation

Yes
Recognized Prior Expertise

Yes
Talent Entrance Exams

Yes

Language of Studies

Language of Studies

Polish

Student Practical Work Obligations

Fiction Short Films (under 5 min.)

Yes
Fiction Short Films (5-15 min.)

Yes
Fiction Short Films (15-30 min)

Yes
Documentary Films (under 30 min)

Yes
Computer Animation Films

Yes
TV Series (Drama/Sitcom) Episodes

Yes
Interactive Media Applications

Yes

Graduation Obligations per Student

Practical Work

No information
Written Thesis

Yes

Budget Parameters

Total Amount from School`s Budget Allocated to Production Annually

30,000
Average Graduation Practical Work Budget per student

1,000

Film and Television Production

Degree Awarded

MA
Training Type

Full-Time

Tuition Fees

Residents

415,49 EUR
Non-Residents

415,49 EUR

Number of Students

Applicants (Male/Female/Other)

15/20
Enrolled Students (Male/Female/Other)

8/16
Students Total (Male/Female/Other)

20/42
International Students incl. in Total (Male/Female/Other)

0/1
Graduates incl. in Total (Male/Female/Other)

0/4

Admission Requirements

Portfolio & Interview

Yes
Agreements with Foreign Governments

No information
High Institution Matriculation

Yes
Recognized Prior Expertise

Yes
Talent Entrance Exams

Yes

Language of Studies

Language of Studies

Polish

Student Practical Work Obligations

Fiction Short Films (under 5 min.)

Yes
Fiction Short Films (5-15 min.)

Yes
Fiction Short Films (15-30 min)

Yes
Documentary Films (under 30 min)

Yes
Computer Animation Films

Yes
TV Series (Drama/Sitcom) Episodes

Yes
Interactive Media Applications

Yes

Graduation Obligations per Student

Practical Work

No information
Written Thesis

Yes

Budget Parameters

Total Amount from School`s Budget Allocated to Production Annually

0
Average Graduation Practical Work Budget per student

0

Film and Television Production

Degree Awarded

MA
Training Type

Full-Time

Tuition Fees

Residents

Free
Non-Residents

Free

Number of Students

Applicants (Male/Female/Other)

11/24
Enrolled Students (Male/Female/Other)

6/11
Students Total (Male/Female/Other)

11/32
International Students incl. in Total (Male/Female/Other)

0/1
Graduates incl. in Total (Male/Female/Other)

3/6

Admission Requirements

Portfolio & Interview

Yes
Agreements with Foreign Governments

No information
High Institution Matriculation

Yes
Recognized Prior Expertise

Yes
Talent Entrance Exams

Yes

Language of Studies

Language of Studies

Polish

Student Practical Work Obligations

Fiction Short Films (under 5 min.)

Yes
Fiction Short Films (5-15 min.)

Yes
Fiction Short Films (15-30 min)

Yes
Documentary Films (under 30 min)

Yes
Computer Animation Films

Yes
TV Series (Drama/Sitcom) Episodes

Yes
Interactive Media Applications

Yes

Graduation Obligations per Student

Practical Work

No information
Written Thesis

Yes

Budget Parameters

Total Amount from School`s Budget Allocated to Production Annually

15,000
Average Graduation Practical Work Budget per student

500

Key Teaching Staff

Adam Bajerski

Field of Teaching: Cinematography

Major Achievements:

Selected filmography:
• „Excentrycy-słoneczna strona ulicy”, dir. J. Majewski, 2015
• “Imagine” feature film, dir. A. Jakimowski, 2012
• „Mała Matura’47” feature film, dir. J. Majewski, 2010
• „Miasto z Morza” feature film, dir. J. Majewski, 2009
• „Serce na dłoni” feature film, dir. K. Zanussi, 2008
• „Sztuczki” feature film, dir. A. Jakimowski, 2007
• „Solidarność, solidarność” feature film, dir. A. Jakimowski, 2005
• „Zmruż oczy” feature film, dir. A. Jakimowski, 2002
• „Przybysze” documentary film, dir. M. Piekorz, 2000
• „Jak najmniej światła”, dir. G. Królikiewicz, 1999
• „Wilcza 32” documentary film, dir. A. Jakimowski, 1998
• „Lwy Westerplatte” documentary film, dir. K. Pulkowski, 1997
• „Miasto Cieni” documentary film, dir. A. Jakimowski, 1995
Adam Sikora, cinematography, the most important part of his achievements are films made jointly with Lech Majewski – „Pokój saren”, „Wojaczek”, „Angelus”, „Młyn o krzyż”; Jerzy Skolimowski – „Cztery noce z Anną i „Essential Killing” and with Piotr Dumała – „Las”, which brought him many prestigious awards and recognition of critics.

Andrzej Fidyk

Field of Teaching: Documentary Directing

Major Achievements:

Author of over 40 documentaries made, among others for TVP, BBC, ARTE, Canal+, WDR, ITVS and Norwegian producers. His most famous films are Defilada, Kiniarze z Kalkuty, Taniec trzcin, Rosyjski Striptease i Yodok Stories.

Aneta Hickinbotham

Field of Teaching: Production

Major Achievements:

She worked on such Polish productions as “Pan Tadeusz” (1999), directed by Andrzej Wajda, and “The Pianist” (2002), directed by Roman Polanski. Subsequently, she gained production experience with Hollywood films, including “Troy” (2004), directed by Wolfgang Petersen, “The Legend of Zorro” (2005), directed by Martin Campbell, and “Munich” (2005), directed by Steven Spielberg.

Bartosz Konopka

Field of Teaching: Directing

Major Achievements:

Together with Rosołowski, they realized “Królik po berlińsku” (2009), which earned them an Oscar nomination, many other awards, was screened at 70 festivals and distributed in more than 40 countries.

Bogdan Dziworski

Field of Teaching: Directing, cinematography, photography

Major Achievements:

Author of the photo albums “1/250 sek.” (2000) and “f5.6” (2006).

Jan P. Matuszyński

Field of Teaching: Directing

Major Achievements:

The most important films and prizes:
• 2020 KRÓL (tv series in production); director
• 2018 NIELEGALNI (Serial fabularny); director
• 2017 DRUGA SZANSA. CZWARTY SEZON (feature tv series); director
• 2017 WATAHA (feature tv series); director
• 2016 OSTATNIA RODZINA (feature film); director

Rafal Milach

Field of Teaching: Photography

Major Achievements:

Author of award-winning books, including “The Winners,” “7 Rooms,” and “Pierwszy marsz dżentelmenów.” A recipient of grants from the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, Magnum Foundation, and the European Cultural Foundation. Winner of the World Press Photo competition and a finalist for the prestigious Deutsche Börse Photography Prize 2018. Co-founder of the Sputnik Photos collective. He has had numerous exhibitions in Poland and around the world. His works are featured in collections such as the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw, the Center for Contemporary Art Ujazdowski Castle in Warsaw, the Polish Art Foundation ING, and Brandts in Odense, Denmark. Since 2018, he has been a nominated member of the Magnum Photos agency.

Jerzy Łukaszewicz

Field of Teaching: Cinematography

Major Achievements:

As a cinematographer he created over 15 feature films. The most important titles are: “Dolina Issy” (dir. T. Konwicki), “Spotkanie na Atlantyku” (dir. J. Kawalerowicz), “Siekierezada” (dir. W. Leszczyński), “Vabank I”, “Vabank II,” “Seksmisja”,” Kingsajz “(dir. J. Machulski). His directorial debut was “Przyjaciel wesołego diabła” (1984). In
subsequent years, as a screenwriter and director he realized 5 feature films and 5 television series (including “Tajemnica Sagali”, “Słoneczna włócznia” in co-production with ARD and MDR – Germany). He is an author of digital reconstruction of, among others, A. Wajda’s film “Panny z wilka”, “Człowiek z marmuru”, “Człowiek z żelaza”, ” Krajobraz po bitwie”, “Kronika wypadków miłosnych”.

Krzysztof Zanussi

Field of Teaching: Directing

Major Achievements:

He is the recipient of the Golden Lion at the 1984 Venice Film Festival for A Year of the Quiet Sun, the Jury Prize at the 1980 Cannes Film Festival for The Constant Factor as well as two Grands Prix at the 1977 and 2000 Gdynia Film Festival for Camouflage and Life as a Fatal Sexually Transmitted Disease respectively.