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As part of Celebrating the Year of Andrzej Wajda with Wajda School @wajda_school_and_studio , Maggi Hurt @maggihurt - curator of the Wajda School shorts programme at Kiosk N1C @kioskn1c - introduced one of the screening blocks, sharing the story behind Wajda School with the audience. Founded in Warsaw in 2002 by Andrzej Wajda and Wojciech Marczewski, the school has become a vital bridge between film education and the professional industry, supporting emerging filmmakers in developing their own projects. Across the past weeks, audiences have explored a rich programme of short films spanning themes of womanhood, family life, identity and social pressure - from award-winning documentaries to bold new voices in European cinema. There’s still one more block of short films to catch - Friday 27 March at 6pm. FREE tickets - link in bio. #WajdaSchool #PolishCinema #ShortFilms #LondonEvents #FilmFestival

🎬Kinoteka 2026: Five Kitchens – Work in Progress 📍 Coal Drops Yard – Kiosk N1C 🗓️ Thu 26 Mar, 18:00–22:00 Presented as part of Kinoteka 2026 – the 24th Polish Film Festival and *Pixels & Pierogis*, *Five Kitchens* is a unique, work-in-progress cinematic experience where food, film and storytelling come together. Join Australian filmmakers of Polish heritage for an evening of borscht, interactive cinema, and personal stories exploring identity, memory and what it means to feel Polish across generations. ✨ This is not a finished film — but a living, evolving project, inviting audiences to be part of the creative process. Expect the unexpected. An intimate, one-night-only event blending culture, cuisine and cinema in a truly original way. 📆 View the full programme and book 🎫 tickets at 👉 kinoteka.org.uk or via the link in our bio.

🎬Kinoteka 2026: I Am Volya Pop-Up & CALL Kieślowski 📍 Coal Drops Yard – Kiosk N1C 🗓️ 18–23 Mar 🕚 11:00–18:00 Presented as part of Kinoteka 2026 – the 24th Polish Film Festival, I Am Volya is a vibrant pop-up celebrating contemporary Ukrainian creativity. Discover a curated selection of crafts, fashion and unique pieces created by Ukrainian artists and designers — with all proceeds going directly back to support creatives in Ukraine. ✨ Alongside the pop-up, experience CALL KIEŚLOWSKI — an innovative AI installation by Sebastian Strakowicz, inviting visitors to “converse” with a digital version of legendary filmmaker Krzysztof Kieślowski. Extend your visit and stay for more Kinoteka events at Coal Drops Yard: 🎬 Wajda School screenings at 18:00 on 24 & 27 Mar 🍲 Five Kitchens (26 Mar) 🥟 Food Wars: Pierogies vs Dumplings (28 Mar evening) 🤖 CALL Kieślowski AI (24-25,27-28 Mar) From design and culture to technology and cinema, this is a unique space where creativity meets conversation. Don’t miss your chance to explore, connect and take home something truly special.

KINOTECHA brought together creatives, technologists and thinkers for a full-day deep dive into how AI is transforming the film industry - from how stories are made to how audiences experience them. Hosted at Samsung KX on 17 March 2026, as part of the 24th KINOTEKA Polish Film Festival, the inaugural conference sparked thoughtful conversations across three key panels: visual storytelling in the age of AI, the evolving relationship between audiences and cinema and AI as a creative engine across sound, image, and film. The speaker lineup reflected a powerful mix of industry and academic perspectives. Tomasz Opasinski @opasinski shared insights from his work at the cutting edge of generative AI and creative tooling, while artist James Dawe @open_dawe explored how AI intersects with contemporary visual language. Andrzej Klimowski @andrzejklimo brought a legacy perspective on image-making and storytelling and Georgia Thomas-Parr grounded discussions in film theory and audience studies. From the industry side, Simon David Miller @simondavidmiller discussed innovation in film development, James Bowthorpe @james.bowthorpe expanded the conversation into place-making and creative ecosystems and Sijin Liu @sijin.artist offered a compelling look at blending traditional filmmaking with AI-driven processes. Across the day, one thing was clear: AI is not just a tool, but a shifting creative partner - raising as many questions as it answers about authorship, ethics and the future of cinema. A huge thank you to everyone who joined, contributed, and helped make the very first KINOTECHA such a dynamic and thought-provoking event. Special thanks as well to Sebastian Strakowicz @strakowicz for expertly moderating the panels and co-organising such a memorable day! 🤖 📸 by Krzysztof Dubicki (PCI London) #KINOTECHA #AIinFilm #CreativeAI #FutureOfCinema #FilmIndustry

🎬Kinoteka 2026: Kinotecha – Artificial Intelligence in Film 📍 Samsung KX 🗓️ 17 Mar, 12:00 A glimpse into **Kinotecha: Artificial Intelligence in Film** – our inaugural full-day conference exploring how AI is transforming the future of cinema. In this reel, Creative Strategist at Adobe and Kinoteka poster designer Tomasz Opasiński reflects on the event and thanks audiences for being part of this exciting conversation. Bringing together artists, filmmakers and industry experts, Kinotecha explored the impact of artificial intelligence across every aspect of filmmaking – from visual storytelling and marketing to sound design, audience engagement and the ethical questions shaping today’s media landscape. From the ‘Design & AI’ discussions with leading creatives, to conversations on authorship, technology and the future of audiences, the event opened up new ways of thinking about cinema in a rapidly evolving digital world. Thank you to everyone who joined us – and to our incredible speakers for making this such an inspiring and forward-looking event.

🎬Kinoteka 2026: An Evening with Krzysztof Kieślowski & Kinotecha: Artificial Intelligence in Film 📍 Ciné Lumière 🗓️ 13 Mar, 18:00 As part of Kinoteka 2026 – the 24th Polish Film Festival, audiences gathered at Ciné Lumière for a unique tribute to one of Poland’s most celebrated filmmakers, Krzysztof Kieślowski. An Evening with Krzysztof Kieślowski – Film, AI & Live Tribute brought together cinema, technology and live artistic collaboration. The highlight of the evening was the world premiere of CALL KIEŚLOWSKI, an innovative AI installation created by Sebastian Strakowicz that allowed audiences to “call” and converse with a digital version of the legendary director in real time – opening a fascinating dialogue between cinema history and new technology. The evening also featured a screening of Kieślowski’s iconic The Double Life of Véronique, a live conversation with cinematographer Witold Stok – a longtime collaborator of the director – and the premiere of a new student film inspired by Kieślowski’s documentary Talking Heads. The exploration of cinema and technology continues with Kinotecha: Artificial Intelligence in Film, a full-day conference examining how AI is transforming the film industry – from creative practice and visual storytelling to sound, marketing, audience engagement and the ethical challenges of emerging technologies. 📍 Samsung KX 🗓️ 17 Mar, 12:00 Join leading artists, filmmakers and technology experts for an important discussion about the rapidly evolving future of cinema. 📆 View the full programme and book 🎫 tickets at 👉 kinoteka.org.uk or via the link in our bio.

🎬🦾KINOTECHA: AI & Cinema Conference 🎦 🤖. 17 March 12-18pm 🔗 in bio. 🆓 🎟️

As part of the KINOTEKA Polish Film Festival, we were honoured to welcome the strong and inspiring @iamvolya.uk and @pavlikblack__barber to the Kiosk.World Stories Podcast. In this episode, they share two deeply moving and powerful stories from Ukraine, speaking openly about the realities of war and the hardships these conditions have created. This is an essential listen, not only to connect more deeply with the wider KINOTEKA programme, but also to connect with one another through honest, human stories of resilience and survival.

🎬Kinoteka 2026: Pixels & Pierogis 📍 Coal Drops Yard – @kioskn1c 🗓️ 07–29 March 2026 🎟️ All events FREE – no booking required Presented as part of Kinoteka 2026 – the 24th Polish Film Festival, Pixels & Pierogis is a vibrant, month-long celebration of Polish and Ukrainian creativity in the heart of London. 🎬 Enjoy free screenings of award-winning shorts from the Wajda School, founded by Andrzej Wajda, showcasing some of the most acclaimed young voices in Polish cinema. 🤖 Step into Call Kieślowski, an immersive AI experience dedicated to the legendary filmmaker. 💇‍♂️ Get a haircut from talented Ukrainian barbers. 🛍️ Discover Ukrainian fashion, jewellery and art. 🥟 And don’t miss Food Wars: Pierogies vs Dumplings — a delicious debate with tastings included. ✨ Culture, cinema, food, music and community — all in one place. We invite everyone to donate what they can to support Ukrainians fighting for their freedom, with a portion of proceeds from every item sold going directly to this cause. Bring a friend and experience something different every day at Pixels & Pierogis.

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