Author: Joanna Jakubik

A great adventure awaits those who are not afraid to follow their hearts – see the first teaser of the film ‘Gnome. A new beginning’! The film, directed by Krzysztof Komander, is an adventurous story that will provide entertainment at the highest level, while cleverly touching on issues important for children and parents. One of the most interesting family cinema offerings of the year will hit screens in just a few months. The cast includes Arkadiusz Jakubik, Anna Smołowik, Wojciech Solarz and Agata Turkot.

A story that will move the imagination and hearts

The first images and teaser of the film reveal the secret of a story that will touch viewers of all ages. Eleven-year-old Hania has to find herself in a completely new environment after moving with her dad to another town. When the girls from her class take away her locket – a priceless family heirloom – Hania decides to get it back at all costs.

In order to do so, she has to prove the existence of gnomes, in which – despite her age and the teasing of her peers – she still firmly believes. In her adventurous mission, she is helped – reluctantly at first – by her friend Michał, a young inventor. But it turns out that finding a magical creature is only the beginning. You still have to gain its trust and… learn to cooperate.

‘Gnome. A New Beginning’ is not only a thrilling adventure, but also a story about imagination, the strength of family ties and dealing with difficult emotions.

Stars in unusual roles

The roles of Hania and Michael are played by Amelia Golda and Maksymilian Zielinski. The talented young actors bring freshness and authenticity to the film.

In the film, we will see Arkadiusz Jakubik in a role that is completely new to him.Hania’s dad is a role close to my heart – full of warmth, but also challenges that many viewers will be able to identify with. ‘Skrzat. A New Beginning‘ is a film that shows that there is magic in all of us if we just open up to the world,’ says the actor.

Anna Smolowik, who also stars in the film, emphasises that ‘Gnome. A New Beginning’ is a beautiful story that brings generations together: sensitive and funny, yet full of wise messages. – I am proud to have been a part of it,’ she adds.

Director Krzysztof Komander reveals what sets the film apart from other family productions:
– ‘The teaser and stills are just a foretaste of what we have prepared. ‘Skrzat. A New Beginning’ is a story that will not only draw viewers into an adventurous world, but also remind them of the importance of imagination and relationships with loved ones. We wanted to create a film that entertains, moves and inspires.

Premiere soon

Distribution in Poland is being handled by NEXT FILM. The premiere is planned for 2025.

SKRZAT. A NEW BEGINNING

cast: Amelia Golda, Maksymilian Zieliński, Arkadiusz Jakubik, Anna Smołowik, Wojciech Solarz, Agata Turkot, with special participation of Borys Szyc

Directed by: Krzysztof Komander

screenplay: Krzysztof Komander

cinematography: Piotr Dudak

scenography: Natalia Anna Matejka

costumes: Dzvinka Kukul

make-up: Magdalena Tarka

editing: Krzysztof Komander

sound: Sebastian Kordasz, Grzegorz Rozwadowski, Bartłomiej Bogacki, Michał Fojcik

music: Wojciech Frycz

producer: Dagmara Piasecka

production manager: Artur Zgadzaj

production: Green Rat Production

distribution: NEXT FILM

co-production: Documentary and Feature Film Studio (WFDiF), Heaven’s Gate, Lonely Production, Set Design Natalia Anna Matejka, Abstraction Plan, Bahama Films Wiktor Piątkowski, Wojciech Stuchlik Film Production, Haka Films

Co-financed by: Polish Film Institute, Czech Audiovisual Fund

On the occasion of Grandparents’ Day, the first teaser of the film “Granpa, let’s go!” directed by Olga Chajdas has debuted online. It is a production that in a unique way celebrates one of the most beautiful bonds – the relationship between a grandfather and granddaughter. The story of such a duet has been missing in Polish cinema! The film features an array of great actors of the older generation – Jan Peszek, Wiktor Zborowski and Włodzimierz Press. The role of the courageous granddaughter is played by Anna Nowak, her mother is played by Agnieszka Grochowska.

‘One has children, but one loves grandchildren’ – is a popular saying with a wink, which takes on a new meaning in ‘Grandpa, let’s go!’. The film shows how the unique relationship between granddaughter and grandfather can change the lives of the whole family and become the beginning of an unforgettable adventure. This humorous, adventurous and warm story combines the spirit of ‘Indiana Jones’ for young audiences with a profound message about dealing with emotions, honesty and understanding when dealing with children and beyond.

A road movie full of adventure and magic

‘Granpa, let’s go!’ is also the story of an unusual journey, which begins with the escape of the grandfather (Jan Peszek) and his granddaughter Jagoda (Anna Nowak) from the retirement home, and is to lead to the Light of the Sea – the ship about which the grandfather told Jagoda so much. And since, apart from the mother terrified by the disappearance of her daughter (Agnieszka Grochowska), a gang of villains and a dragon (seriously) are also on their trail, adventures big and small await our heroes.

Adventure, humour and important values

The film not only takes viewers on an exciting journey full of magic, but also touches on universal themes – such as honesty and openness in building bonds with children, dealing with difficult emotions and the importance of intergenerational dialogue.

Agnieszka Grochowska, who plays the role of Jeremy’s daughter and mum Jagoda in the film, greatly values the relationship that grandchildren can have with their grandparents: – ‘It’s worth nurturing this bond because it’s largely selfless.

‘Grandpa, let’s go!’ is a family cinema that proves that there is an explorer in each of us, and that every relationship – even the most difficult one – can become the beginning of a great adventure.

ABOUT THE FILM ‘GRANDPA, LET’S GO!’

One day Grandpa Jeremi causes such a commotion in the retirement home that he is in danger of being transferred to a psychiatric hospital. Marta, his daughter, agrees to take him in, although she finds this difficult, as Jeremi is unpredictable and has a vivid imagination. The situation is complicated by Jagoda, Marta’s daughter, who adores her grandfather and shares his crazy ideas. When Jeremi refuses to move in with the family, Jagoda decides to take matters into her own hands. The girl and the grandfather embark on an adventurous journey to the legendary ship Light of the Sea. They are chased by a gang of villains led by Waldemar, a rich man, and Jagoda’s terrified mother. And the dragon – a dragon moves after them too.

‘Grandpa, let’s go!’ is a film full of humour and warmth about family, adventure and the magic of imagination.

The role of Jagoda will be a debut for Anna Nowak. The role of her grandfather Jeremy will be played by Jan Peszek, her mother will be played by Agnieszka Grochowska. Other roles include Michał Majnicz, Włodzimierz Press, Wiktor Zborowski, Sonia Roszczuk. The second child role will be played by Filip Tkaczyk.

The script was written by Emil Płoszajski. Bartosz Bieniek is responsible for the cinematography. The film’s producers are Małgorzata Małysa and Karolina Galuba from Furia Film. Distribution will be handled by NEXT FILM. Co-producers are: moloko film, Wrocław Feature Film Studio, Fale Loki Koki, Moderator Inwestycje, EC1 Łódź – City of Culture, Lower Silesian Film Centre, Municipal Culture Institute operator of the Gdańsk Film Fund, Abstraction Plan, Aneta Graff – Dąbrowska New Wave Film and Documentary and Feature Film Studio.

The film is being produced in Poland with financial support under the Act on Financial Support for Audiovisual Production, granted by the Polish Film Institute from funds of the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.

The film’s premiere is scheduled for May 2025. NEXT FILM is the distributor.

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GRANDPA, LET’S GO!

directed by: Olga Chajdas

screenplay: Emil Płoszajski

cinematography: Bartosz Bieniek

set design: Marcelina Początek-Kunikowska

costumes: Anna Englert

make-up: Ewa Szwed

cast direction: Paulina Krajnik

editing: Pavel Hrdlicka

sound: Jarosław Bajdowski, Grzegorz Kucharski

music: Smolik

producers: Karolina Galuba, Małgorzata Małysa

production manager: Małgorzata Banaszkiewicz

production: Furia Film

distribution: NEXT FILM

co-produced by Moloko film, Wrocław Feature Film Studio (WFDiF), Fale Loki Koki, Moderator Inwestycje, EC1 Łódź – Miasto Kultury, Lower Silesian Film Centre, Gdansk Film Fund operator, Abstraction Plan, Aneta Graff – Dąbrowska New Wave Film and Documentary and Feature Film Studio (WFDiF)

co-financed by: Polish Film Institute

co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage

FILM PRODUCED IN POLAND WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT UNDER THE ACT ON FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION GRANTED BY THE POLISH INSTITUTE OF FILM ART FROM THE FUNDS OF THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND NATIONAL HERITAGE

We are proud to announce that the films produced and distributed by NEXT FILM have won as many as four prestigious nominations in the Empik’s Bestsellers and Discoveries 2024!

In the category Empik Discovery – Film, the nomination went to Tomasz Gąssowski for our production Sparrow. The jury, which included Sandra Drzymalska, Bartosz Węglarczyk and Kinga Burzyńska, appreciated the film for its individual storytelling with humour and the freshness of its artistic vision. This is a great accolade for us and underlines the uniqueness of our approach to film production.

Three nominations for Empik Bestsellers 2024

‘Mr. Kleks‘ Academy’ – a family cinema that won the hearts of audiences across Poland and became one of the biggest cinema hits of recent years.
‘Sami swoi. Początek’ – the prequel to the cult trilogy, which found recognition among viewers in the Polish cinema category.
‘Baby boom, czyli Kogel Mogel 5’ – another part of the popular comedy series, which amused thousands of viewers.

Empik’s Bestsellers is one of the most prestigious awards in Polish culture and entertainment, awarded on the basis of customer decisions. Viewers’ choices throughout the year show which productions moved, delighted and inspired them.

The final gala of the Empik Bestsellers 2024 will already take place on 18 February 2025 and will be broadcast on TVN and streamed on Empik’s YouTube and Facebook channels. This is a unique opportunity to see the winners and to find out which productions will win the greatest public acclaim.

We would like to thank the viewers and customers of Empik for their support and congratulate all the filmmakers and nominees.

#BestsellersEmpire2024 #DiscoveriesEmpire2024 #NextFilm

Read more about upcoming premieres: https://next-film.pl/katalog-filmow/

An energetic beat and a whole palette of emotions associated with entering adulthood. With the single ‘Space’, Trzech Króli promotes the film ‘Graduation Heist’, which will debut in cinemas across Poland on 28 February. Online stars and experienced actors will come together on screen to create a mix full of energy, humour and authenticity.

Trzech Króli is a hugely popular line-up consisting of Patryk Lubaś (Qry), Bartek Kubicki and Przemek Lejowski (Przemek Pro). Mateusz Żezała (Clearmind) and Michał Stach are responsible for the song’s production. A fragment of the song ‘Space’ could already be heard in the teaser for ‘100 Days to Matura’. In numerous comments under the material, fans emphasised that they were looking forward not only to the film, but also to the single promoting it. The video for the song, which also features excerpts from ‘100 dni do matury’, was directed by Beniamin Jeż of Ekipa Direct.

ABOUT ‘GRADUATION HEIST’

Capsel is a party boy from his high school graduating class, for whom a pack of close friends is much more important than the matriculation exam. When he realises that the end of high school also means the break-up of his crew, he decides to thwart everyone’s college plans and give them one more year of carefree togetherness. In order to save his friends from the hardships of entering adulthood, he intends to hack into the Ministry of Education’s innovative system and change their high school graduation results. He enlists a group of high school students with the least chance of passing their exams and… his long-lost grandfather, full of controversial life wisdom. Will Kapsel’s brilliant plan succeed? Will the boy manage to change the course of events and keep his friends with him?

In the film ‘Graduation Heist’, the most popular Polish influencers associated with the groups Ekipa and Genzie, such as Bartek Kubicki, Pola Sieczko, Kinga Banaś, Julita Różalska, Alan Kowalczewski (Posti), Dominik Kwolczak (Kwolczi) and Patryk Lubaś (Qry), will make their big-screen debut. They are partnered by acclaimed actors Małgorzata Foremniak, Jacek Koman, Piotr Głowacki, Jowita Budnik, Radosław Krzyżowski.

The screenwriter of the film is Lukasz Zdanowski, Laniakea Pictures, Ekipa Holding and Watchout Studio are responsible for the production. Distribution in Poland is handled by NEXT FILM.

‘Graduation Heist’ in cinemas from 28 February.

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GRADUATION HEIST

PREMIERE: 28 FEBRUARY

Cast: Bartek Laskowski (Świeży), Hania Puchalska (HiHania), Patryk Baran (Mortalcio) Bartek Kubicki, Pola Sieczko, Kinga Banaś, Julita Różalska, Alan Kowalczewski (Posti), Dominik Kwolczak (Kwolczi), Patryk Lubaś (Qry), Małgorzata Foremniak, Jacek Koman, Piotr Głowacki, Jowita Budnik, Radosław Krzyżowski

Directed by: Mikołaj Piszczan

Screenplay: Łukasz Zdanowski

Cinematography: Cezary Stolecki

Cast Direction: Miłosz Sawicki

Costumes: Małgorzata Fudala

Character design: Weronika Zielińska

Set design: Ewa Mroczkowska

Sound: Marcin Kasiński, Kacper Habisiak, Jarosław ‘Bodo’ Bajdowski

Editing: Filip Wojciechowski, Helena Wieczorek

Music: Antoni Wojnar

Production Manager: Aleksandra Musiał

Line producer: Dagmara Bagnecka (Watchout Studio)

Producer: Konrad Dudziński (Watchout Studio)

Producer: Łukasz Wojtyca (Ekipa Holding)

Financial producer: Blazej Pieczonka (Laniakea Pictures)

Producer: Mateusz Kowalczyk (Laniakea Pictures)

Producer: Anna Zychowicz (Laniakea Pictures)

Production: Laniakea Pictures, Ekipa Holding, Watchout Studio

Distribution: NEXT FILM

Co-financed by: Polish Film Institute

On 8 January, Multikino Złote Tarasy hosted a special screening of the film Kleks i wynalazek Filipa Golarza directed by Maciej Kawulski. Apart from the film’s cast – Tomasz Kot, Antonina Litwiniak, Konrad Repinski, Janusz Chabior, Agnieszka Grochowska, Sebastian Stankiewicz, Daniel Walasek and Jana Jachimek – the event was attended by invited guests, including Maffashion, Wersow and Friz, Mini Majk, Agnieszka Kaczorowska, Aleksandra Hamkało, Anna Wyszkoni, Małgorzata Ostrowska and many others. We present photos from the event. The film will hit cinemas across Poland on Friday, 10 January.

On the same day, a special event took place at the Złote Tarasy gallery – the ‘Film Show with the Stars of ‘Kleks Academy’. Children and adults could meet their favourite heroes – Professor Kleks, Ada, Albert and Matthew the bird – in the flesh. Participants enjoyed energetic competitions, listened to live songs performed by the stars, and the whole event was crowned by touching meetings with the actors. The event was hosted by Sebastian Kowalczyk and Olivier Janiak.

There were also plenty of surprises – the audience heard the songs ‘Leń’ performed live by Czesław Mozil and ‘Życie tak jak w bajce’ by Palion, which completed the magical soundtrack of the new part of the film.

ABOUT THE FILM ‘KLEKS AND THE INVENTION OF PHILIP SHAVER’

‘Kleks and the Invention of Philip Shaver’ is a unique journey into the world of imagination, where every experience and skill gained can be a weapon in the fight against the coming evil. This time Professor Kleks is forced to return to reality and confront the technology that threatens children’s dreams, while at the Academy his place is temporarily taken by the faithful bird Matthew.

The story is full of unusual questions: can Ada Niezgódka’s love for the robot Albert restore his human heart? Will Philip Shaver’s invention – tempting children with a vision of life without imagination – change their way of thinking forever? And does fantasy still have the power to overcome modern technology?

Welcome to a world where magic and technology clash to show that imagination is the most powerful force.

Starring will be Tomasz Kot as Ambroży Kleks, Antonina Litwiniak as Ada Niezgódka and Konrad Repiński as Albert. The title role of Filip Golarz is played by Janusz Chabior, and the academy will be watched over by Sebastian Stankiewicz as the bird Mateusz. Monika Brodka and Katarzyna Nosowska will appear in supporting roles.

The screenplay for the film, on the basis of which director Maciej Kawulski was able to create the fairytale world of ‘Kleks and the invention of Filip Golarz’, was written by Krzysztof Gureczny and Agnieszka Kruk. OPEN MIND PRODUCTION is responsible for the film’s production and NEXT FILM for its distribution.

The trailer for one of the most anticipated premieres of the coming year, the film ‘Kleks and the invention of Philip Shaver’, is now available! And in it: new characters, big names from the world of music and even more adventures. The production, directed by Maciej Kawulski, takes the audience to an emotional world of imagination that faces the challenges of the present day. The sale of tickets for previews starts already on 6 December!

A challenge for the Academy

In the second part, the fate of Mr. Kleks Academy and its students becomes more complicated than ever. Professor Kleks leaves the magical world to face reality, and his place at the Academy is taken by Matthew the bird. Meanwhile, Philip Shaver’s invention becomes a threat to the world of children’s imagination. Audiences can expect an exciting tale that will touch both younger and older audiences.

In her first major role, Katarzyna Nosowska, one of the most recognisable figures on the music scene, appears on the big screen.

Once again, the film is accompanied by an amazing music track. The project has been supported by the best performers of the younger generation, and the first single by Sobel and Sanah is now available.

SOBEL X SANAH ‘THE INVENTION OF PHILIP SHAVER’.

Ticket sales start on 6 December!

Fans of ‘Mr. Kleks Academy’ will already be able to buy tickets on 6 December for pre-release screenings of the film, which starts on 25 December. The official premiere of ‘Blob and the Invention of Philip Shaver’ will take place on 10 January 2025, introducing audiences to a new, surprising and moving installment of the world of imagination.

ABOUT THE FILM ‘BLOB AND THE INVENTION OF PHILIP SHAVER’

‘The Blob and the Invention of Philip Shaver’ is a unique journey into the world of imagination, where every experience and skill gained can be a weapon in the fight against the coming evil. This time Professor Kleks is forced to return to reality and confront the technology that threatens children’s dreams, while at the Academy his place is temporarily taken by the faithful bird Matthew.

The story is full of unusual questions: can Ada Niezgódka’s love for the robot Albert restore his human heart? Will Philip Shaver’s invention – tempting children with a vision of life without imagination – change their way of thinking forever? And does fantasy still have the power to overcome modern technology?

Welcome to a world where magic and technology clash to show that imagination is the most powerful force.

The leading roles will be played by Tomasz Kot as Ambroży Kleks, Antonina Litwiniak as Ada Niezgódka, Konrad Repiński as Albert. The title role of Filip Golarz is played by Janusz Chabior, and the academy will be watched over by Sebastian Stankiewicz as the bird Mateusz.

The screenplay for the film, on the basis of which director Maciej Kawulski was able to create the fairytale world of ‘Kleks and the invention of Filip Golarz’, was written by Krzysztof Gureczny and Agnieszka Kruk. OPEN MIND PRODUCTION is responsible for the film’s production and NEXT FILM for its distribution.

Chases, spectacular stunt scenes, the most acclaimed Polish actors, including Małgorzata Foremniak, Piotr Głowacki, Jacek Koman and the most popular influencers, including Bartek Laskowski (Świeży), Hania Puchalska (HiHania), Patryk Baran (Mortalcio). We present the first teaser of the long-awaited feature film ‘Graduation Heist’. Made on a grand scale, the revolutionary teen heist comedy is an EKIPY production. The film will be released in cinemas nationwide on 28 February.

‘Graduation Heist’ is an engaging story about first important choices, friendship and readiness for change. Fun and clever teen cinema combining an important message with quality entertainment. A spirited production about the young and for the young with bravura action in the background.

In a suspenseful teaser, viewers were given a foretaste of how well-known online personalities from social media find their way into completely new roles. The film ‘Graduation Heist’ will see the big screen debut of top Polish influencers from the Genzie group, including: Bartek Laskowski (Świeży), Hania Puchalska (HiHania), Patryk Baran (Mortalcio) Bartek Kubicki, Pola Sieczko, Kinga Banaś, Julita Różalska, Alan Kowalczewski (Posti) and Dominik Kwolczak (Kwolczi).

– ‘The most interesting and at the same time the most exciting thing is that thanks to the film, as influencers who have always worked only on the Internet, we can get into the film industry,’ says Hania Puchalska (HiHania). – ‘It’s a stressful task, because we will be seen and judged not only by our viewers, but also by other audiences, but I admit that for me this is exactly the most interesting thing, to test myself in new challenges and show a wider audience how I handle them.

The original project has also attracted some of Poland’s most respected actors. The debuting influencers are partnered by, among others, Małgorzata Foremniak, Piotr Głowacki and Jacek Koman.

– I love stories like this. Deftly balancing between what is funny and what is important, but without unnecessary moralising. And all this interwoven with an intriguing mystery and gripping action scenes,’ says Piotr Głowacki. – Working with the influencers was extremely inspiring. These young filmmakers brought a whole new energy to the set, their unique perspective on the world, and taught me some important lessons on how to handle social media.

The director of the film ‘Graduation Heist’ is Mikołaj Piszczan, for whom, like the influencers, this is also a feature film debut.

– ‘We are creating a project on a global scale, combining influencers with professional actors, which will bring freshness to both industries,’ says Łukasz Wojtyca, producer of the film and president of Ekipa Holding. – ‘This is Ekipa’s biggest project, with a huge budget and risk, but also great potential for success, which will pave the way for more global film ventures. I took this risk because I am confident that our sector has the power to grow and Laniakea Pictures has further successes ahead.

The film is written by Lukasz Zdanowski, Laniakea Pictures, Ekipa Holding and Watchout Studio are responsible for production. Distribution in Poland is handled by NEXT FILM.

‘Graduationn Heist’ in cinemas from 28 February.

In June 2024, Dawid Podsiadło played a stadium tour for half a million spectators. During this time, he was accompanied by a camera and in this way a documentary film was created, which will be available soon.

The film ‘Dawid Podsiadło – Documentary’ is an intimate portrait of one of the greatest figures of the Polish music scene. Director Tomasz Knittel takes the viewers on an emotional journey, accompanying the artist on his monumental concert tour, which included seven performances at stadiums in Gdańsk, Wrocław, Poznań and Chorzów. However, it is not the concerts themselves that are the most important here, but Dawid – the artist who, with this tour, closes a certain stage of his career and wonders what the future holds.

Limited pre-release screenings will take place exclusively on 3 December at cinemas in the Helios, Cinema City and Multikino chains, as well as in arthouse cinemas across Poland. This will be the only opportunity to see the film on the big screen.

The sale of tickets for the screenings starts as early as 14 November at 2:00PM.

Theatrical distribution in Poland is handled by NEXT FILM.

‘Dawid Podsiadło – Documentary’

Directed by: Tomasz Knittel

Producer: Pur

Distribution: NEXT FILM

“Wynalazek Filipa Golarza [The Invention of Filip Shaver]” is an emotionally charged ballad

Sobel and sanah are known for their deep messages in their lyrics and moving song performances. The combination of these two artists has only heightened this effect, which can be heard in the moving “Invention of Filip Shaver”. The song promotes the second part of the blockbuster film ‘Kleks Academy’, announced for 10 January 2025, which is titled “Kleks and the Invention of Filip Shaver”.

‘The Invention of Filip Shaver’ tells the story of a girl’s awkward love for a mechanical boy and her fervent dream to breathe real life into him. This dreamy ballad is a resounding manifesto of the young generation in a message that hides the profound truth that true emotions reside in a space beyond the divide, and that love has a special place in it.

The film’s main characters, Ada (Antonina Litwiniak) and Albert (Konrad Repinski), also starred in an elegant and classy live act alongside Sobel and sanah.

https://kleks2.lnk.to/wynalazekfilipagolarza

sanah performed as a special guest at Sobel’s concert on the tour promoting his latest album ‘W ZWIĄZKU Z MUZYKĄ’. Together, the artists performed a pre-performance of the song ‘Invention of Filip Shaver’. Recordings of the concert quickly appeared on the Internet, and fans eagerly awaited the official premiere of the song delighting in the duo’s moving ballad.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DBrIBqYCket/?igsh=MW56bTE0bGw5MjdhOQ==

‘Kleks and the Invention of Filip  Shaver’ in all cinemas nationwide from 10 January.

The promotional campaign for the film “The Peasants” (dir. DK Welchman, Hugh Welchman, prod. BreakThru Films), created by NEXT FILM, has been awarded Bronze at the prestigious Effie Awards 2024 in the Entertaiment category. The Effie Awards are one of the most important honours in the marketing industry, awarded for the effectiveness of promotional campaigns that combine a creative approach with excellent business results.

‘The Peasants’ is a unique project, an adaptation of a classic of Polish literature – the novel by Władysław Reymont. Made on a grand scale, the film has been acclaimed by audiences and critics alike. Also behind the film’s success is NEXT FILM’s multifaceted marketing campaign, which innovatively combined tradition with modern promotional tools.

Kinga Rybarczyk, Managing Director of Next Film, responsible for Marketing and Public Relations, says that the Effie Awards recognise the team who approached the project with passion and commitment: “It was quite a challenge to create a campaign that promotes a story so deeply rooted in Polish culture in a modern way. For us, the Effie Awards are a great honour and motivation for further action, as well as confirmation of the quality of our work. Thank you to the Jury and congratulations to all the winners!

The campaign for the film “The Peasants” stood out not only for its effectiveness, but also for its innovative approach to communicating with audiences, involving a variety of media and communities. Thanks to extensive marketing activities, the film reached millions of Poles, triggering wide-ranging discussions about the literary classic and Polish cultural heritage. In November 2023, one and a half months after its premiere, ‘The Peasants’ reached a peak of 1,569,245 admissions. It was No. 1 in box office 2023 among Polish films and No. 5 among all films in cinema distribution in Poland. By the end of March 2024, ‘The Peasants’ had attracted more than 1,8 milion viewers to cinemas.

The Effie Awards is an international competition that annually rewards the best marketing campaigns for their effectiveness and innovation.

More about the film ‘Peasants ’: https://next-film.pl/film/chlopi/

More about upcoming premieres: https://next-film.pl/katalog-filmow/

The shooting of Piotr Domalewski’s new film “Ministranci [Altar Boys]” has come to an end! The director of such hits as “Silent Night” and “Sexify” returns with a comedy-drama full of irony and rebellion, which is sure to surprise and move audiences. See the first official stills from the film, which will enter cinemas in 2025.

“The Altar Boys ’ is the story of a group of teenage altar boys from a poor parish who, armed with youthful rebellion and their own interpretation of the Bible, decide to bug… the confessional. Disguised like Zorro and with Robin Hood-like ambitions, they become judges in their neighbourhood world, helping those in need and meting out punishment for sins. But their mission turns into a dangerous game when the line between good and evil begins to blur.

The film’s director and screenwriter Piotr Domalewski said: ‘The Altar Boys is a film that deals with difficult topics in a light, sometimes absurd way. I wanted to create a story that would be a metaphor for the problems of today’s young people – a film that is both touching and entertaining.

The film will feature young talents, including Tobiasz Wajda, Bruno Blach-Baar and brothers Mikołaj and Filip Juszczyk, supported by acclaimed actors such as Kamila Urzędowska, Tomasz Schuchardt, Sławomir Orzechowski and Artur Paczesny.

Award-winning cinematographer Piotr Sobociński Jr. is responsible for the cinematography, perfectly capturing the harshness of the blocks of flats and the moral dilemmas of the eponymous altar boys. The film, produced by Aurum Film (‘Corpus Christi’, ‘Kos’, ‘The Last Family’), combines superhero themes with the reality of the Polish countryside – but instead of capes, the heroes wear surplices.

“The Altar Boys ’ is a story about growing up, faith and the fight against hypocrisy – told with humour, energy and distance. The film is scheduled for release in 2025, and will be distributed in Poland by NEXT FILM.

THE ALTAR BOYS

A group of teenage altar boys, frustrated by the indifferent attitude of adults and Church institutions towards social injustice, decide to implement their own unusual plan for moral renewal. Armed with youthful rebellion and their own interpretation of the Bible, they set up a bug… in the confessional to get to know their neighbours better. Masked like Zorro and with Robin Hood-like ambitions, they become judges in their neighbourhood world, helping those in need and meting out punishment for sins. However, their mission turns into a dangerous game and the boys, applying their own idealistic code of honour, begin to balance on the thin line between good and evil. Real life of the block party mixes with a mission straight out of superhero comics, but instead of capes, the heroes wear suplices.

Premiere: 2025

Directed by: Piotr Domalewski

Screenplay: Piotr Domalewski

Cinematography: Piotr Sobociński Jr.

Production Design: Jagna Dobesz

Costumes: Aleksandra Staszko

Character design: Daria Siejak

Editing: Agnieszka Glińska

Sound: Jerzy Murawski

Cast Director: Nadia Lebik

Producers: Leszek Bodzak, Aneta Hickinbotham, Piotr Walter, Jarosław Jakubiec

Production: Aurum Film

Production Manager: Marta Kapczyńska-Czwartosz

Distribution in Poland: NEXT FILM

Starring Tobiasz Wajda (Filip), Bruno Blach-Baar (Gucci), Mikołaj Juszczyk (Chicken), Filip Juszczyk (Little Chicken), Daria Kalinchuk (Dominika), Kamila Urzędowska (Filip’s mother), Tomasz Schuchardt (retreatant), Slawomir Orzechowski (parish priest), Artur Paczesny (Dominika’s father).

The shooting of the third part of the much-loved comedy “The In-laws” has ended! Maja Ostaszewska, Izabela Kuna, Adam Woronowicz and Marcin Dorociński reunited on set. In the new instalment, directed by Kuba Michalczuk (director of the first part as well), the characters will meet not on the occasion of a wedding, but another family celebration, which becomes a bone of contention and which some people cannot swallow… The premiere is planned for September 2025.

In the third part of the comedy hit “The In-laws”, we meet the family again, who this time descend on a quiet resort in the countryside for a christening. Wanda and Tadeusz organise the celebration, to which they invite Malgorzata along with her friend, psychotherapist Grazyna. Małgorzata’s ex-husband Andrzej also turns up at the meeting, having flown in specially from Australia – and this time he is not alone. The atmosphere of the meeting quickly spirals out of control, with old conflicts and new romances leading to unexpected consequences – this time involving the local police!
‘The In-laws 3’ is a film that will show that even christenings can turn into a field of family battles, and that even betrayal does not divide as much as… the holy sacrament!

– It is a film that once again shows that nothing is taken for granted in family relationships, and that any celebration can turn into a ruthless and often absurd war in a split second. In this part, I take off more masks from the characters so that the audience gets to know them from a new side. Once again, we try not to judge but to understand. The pins that are driven into each other are sharper, because our heroes now have even more to lose – and more to gain! And all this, I hope, will bring even more emotion and laughter to the audience,’ says director Kuba Michalczuk.

The production features an all-star cast: Izabela Kuna as Wanda, Adam Woronowicz as Tadeusz, Maja Ostaszewska as Małgorzata. Marcin Dorociński returns as Andrzej. The main four are joined by Magdalena Poplawska as Grażyna – Małgorzata’s friend and psychotherapist, Wojciech Mecwaldowski as Marek – a local entrepreneur with his own ambitions, and Joachim Lamza as Wanda’s father.

The first photos from the set already give you a feel for the atmosphere of this comedy full of irony, rivalry and unexpected twists. The script was again written by Marek Modzelewski, who is also responsible for the first two parts. The film is produced by Akson Studio (‘1670’, ‘Filip’, ‘Panic Attack’), and co-produced by TVN Warner Bros. Discovery.

Distribution in Poland is handled by NEXT FILM.

The 49th Polish Film Festival in Gdynia is behind us, where we presented our 4 titles in the Main Competition: ,,Sparrow’ (own production), ,,Kulej. Two Sides of the Medal’ (produced by Watchout Studio), “Simona Kossak” (produced by Balapolis) and ’Woman with…’ (prod. NO-MAD Films). The programme also included films aimed at young audiences, namely ‘Mr. Kleks Academy’ (prod. Open Mind Productions) and ‘Too Big for Fairy Tales 2’ (prod. Pokromski Studio).

We congratulate the film crews and thank all the members and jury members who awarded the prizes:
⭐ Jacek Borusiński – MAIN MALE ROLE for the film , ‘Sparrow’, dir. by Tomasz Gąssowski,
⭐ Agnieszka Hodowana – BEST CHARACTERISTICS for the film ‘Kulej. Two sides of the medal’, dir. by Xawery Żuławski,
⭐ Tomasz Włosok – CRYSTAL STAR ELLE Poland for the role of Jerzy Kulej in the film ,,Kulej. Two sides of the medal’,
⭐ GOLDEN KANGUR for the film ,,Kulej. Two Sides of the Medal’, directed by Xawery Żuławski,
⭐ FILM FOR CLIMATE – AWARD FOR THE MOST ECOLOGICAL PRODUCTION – long feature category for the film ,,Simona Kossak’, dir. by Adrian Panek,
⭐ CHOPARD LOVES CINEMA AWARD to Marianna Zydek for the film ,,Simona Kossak’.
⭐ Amber Lions – Polish Cinema Association Award – ‘Akademia Pana Kleksa’, dir. Maciej Kawulski
⭐ Janusz Korczak Golden Lion Award for Best Family Film – ‘Too Big for Fairy Tales 2’, dir. by Kristoffer Rus

From today, ‘The A(A) Team’, directed by Daniel Jaroszek and produced by Robert Kijak (NEXT FILM), can be seen on cinema screens across Poland. A new single promoting the film is also being premiered. ‘Second Dance’ is another song performed by the Lor band after ‘nanana’, which was created for the film ‘The A(A) Team’.

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‘The A(A) Team’ is a film that entertains and moves. And so are the singles promoting it by Lor. After the lively ‘nanana’, it was time for an extremely intimate ballad. ‘Second Dance’ is a song that appears in one of the most emotional scenes in the film.

– ‘Second Dance’ was written quickly and as soon as we wrote it, we felt that we didn’t need to look any further because we had what we needed and we just hoped that the filmmakers would like it too. We are very happy that they did and can’t wait to see the audience’s reaction. We may be ashamed to admit it, but we cried at one of the first screenings ourselves,’ say the artists from Lor.

Both the ‘nanana’ and the ‘Second Dance’ will be featured on the band’s latest album ‘Wives of Hollywood’, scheduled for release on 11.10.2024.

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