Welcome to Lodz, located in the heart of Poland; the birthplace of Polish films.
Lodz is especially important in the history of Polish animation; classic bedtime cartoons, such as Miś Uszatek, Przygody Misia Colargola, Mały Pingwin Pik-Pok, Kot Filemon and Zaczarowany Ołówek were created here – and remain dear to the older generation.
The Anima-Pol film studio also has a home in this unique city. Our animators and artists have been trained by renowned filmmakers both from Poland and abroad.
Our productions have been recognized and awarded during both international and domestic film festivals. We cooperate with the Polish Television company, the Ministry of National Education and the National Film Institute. We invite you to visit our website where you will find information concerning our productions and our offer.
"Odd one out"
Wins Columbia Gorge festival in the U.S.
Polish comedy Paul Wendorff Fri "Odd one out," won the grand prize for best foreign feature film at the International Film Festival, Columbia Gorge, USA. Participated in the contest more than 300 films from 23 countries worldwide. The jury stressed mainly excellent acting, amazing sense of humor, and courage of a formal film.
"Odd one out," will go to the Polish cinemas this autumn. The original film Wendorff was realized in spite of conventions and grated schemes in Polish cinema, because the screens will come on Thursday 24 November, Friday's premier breaking cinema scheme.
Another award for comedy, "Odd one out"
Ended on August 20 The World Music and Independent Film Festival in Washington, Paul Wendorff received the award for Best Feature Film Director for the implementation of the comedy "Odd one out," co-financed by PFI.
The festival shows over 50 independent feature films and documentaries from around the world.
"Odd one out," will go to the Polish cinemas November 24, 2011.
"Florka's Diary" on Cartoon Forum
Sopot 13 - September 16, 2011
The draft of our show will be presented as one of the few Polish projects during this year's Cartoon Forum.
Cartoon Forum is a European co-production forum for animated series of the purpose for distribution of TV and new multimedia platforms. This is a meeting of trade for producers seeking co-producers, or financing for the project, and also wanting to expand the branch network of contacts.
750 delegates each year, including 240 buyers editors
every year 60 new animated projects
establish a unique place in the networking industry during organized tours for the participants, welcome and farewell dinner
more than 430 projects funded since 1990