Emitel, the largest operator of terrestrial radio and television infrastructure in Poland, has become an official Partner of the 64th Krakow Film Festival. The Krakow Film Festival is one of the most important film festivals in Europe. Every year, it attracts thousands of film lovers to enjoy the best film productions from around the world. The festival will take place in cinemas from 26 May to 2 June 2024 and online on KFF VOD from 31 May to 16 June 2024.
The Krakow Film Festival_insider is Poland’s most important celebration of documentary, short and animated cinema. It is a space where award-winning and internationally acclaimed individuals meet those who are just starting out on their film adventure. It is also a place where audiences can confront the creators and makers, as well as the heroes and heroines of the titles presented. It is a festival of gala premieres and a springboard to an international career, but above all a meeting place for those who love cinema – in the intimate halls of Krakow’s legendary studio cinemas and in the virtual world of online screenings.
Emitel’s involvement in cultural events stems from a consistently implemented ESG strategy and is inextricably intertwined with mass culture, including through radio and television. The company supports the
development of artists, young talent and numerous ventures in the area, remaining close to local initiatives. Our activities also include a commitment to promoting high culture, such as our partnership in the 18th Frederic Chopin International Piano Competition, which is not only the most important musical event in Poland, but also one of the most important musical events in the world.
– Culture at the highest level is one of the key areas that Emitel supports and hence our commitment to the 64th Krakow Film Festival. I wish the organisers, creators and viewers a successful festival and an unforgettable experience” – said Andrzej J. Kozłowski, President of the Management Board of Emitel.
In addition, during the festival, the Emitel tower in Krzemionki will light up with the colours of this year’s visual identity of the 64th Krakow Film Festival. Emitel will light up the TV tower in the colours of the identification created by Przemek Dębowski. The facility, well known to the people of Krakow, will be illuminated every evening from 26 May to 2 June 2024.
“We are very pleased to be working with Emitel. This is a great accolade for us. We would also like to thank you for the opportunity to illuminate the tower at Krzemionki, which very much rhymes with the mission of the festival itself – an attempt to show the multicoloured nature of the world and give hope to illuminate the darkness. – said Krzysztof Gierat, festival director.
platform (31 May to 16 June)! The films will be presented in four competitions: 3 international (documentary, short film and DocFilmMusic), in the Polish competition and in numerous out-of-competition series and special screenings.
The Krakow Film Festival is on the exclusive list of film events qualifying for the Academy Award® in the categories of short film (fiction, animation, documentary) and full-length documentary, as well as recommending for the European Film Awards in the same categories.
The festival is realised with funds of the: Municipality of Krakow, Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, Creative Europe Programme of the European Commission, Malopolska Region, Polish Film Institute. It is co-organised by the Polish Filmmakers Association.
