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For the ninth time, we had the privilege of being a Partner of one of the most significant events in Polish cinematography – the 50th Polish Feature Film Festival in Gdynia. This exceptional event gathers film enthusiasts, producers, cinematographers, directors, and actors, serving not only as a platform for creators but also as a true celebration of the art of film.

During the Young Gala, we had the pleasure of presenting the Heliograf Special Award for Best Cinematography in the Short Film Competition. The award for BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER went to Szczepan Lewandowski for the film „Zza szyby podglądam, jak umiera sarna, młoda”. The award was accepted on his behalf by director Angelika Cygal. The Heliograf Special Award is granted by the votes of the Young Gala Jury and consists of a tangible contribution in the form of lighting and camera equipment from our rental service, to be used in future film productions. In this way, Heliograf supports young cinematographers and contributes to the development of Polish cinematography.

35th Anniversary of Heliograf

The year 2025 is particularly significant for us as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of our family business. Thanks to the presence of our Guests at the festival, we were able to commemorate this anniversary in a unique way at the Del Mar Restaurant. We appreciate all the wishes, gifts, conversations, and your presence.

During our 35th birthday celebration, an exhibition featuring the first ten black-and-white photographs of actresses and actors by Damian Hornet Andrzejewski was presented. In cooperation with Heliograf, in our Studio Helio, using our light, Damian produced portraits of 35 heroines and heroes for the “35 Heroes” project in tribute to the people of cinema. Damian Hornet Andrzejewski is creating a unique series of portraits of artists, referencing characters from Hollywood films. The 35 HEROES project, consisting of 35 frames for Heliograf’s 35th anniversary, serves as a tribute to the people of cinema who, often unseen, create films to provide the world with an escape from daily struggles. During the exhibition’s opening, one of the works will be auctioned off, with the proceeds going to the “SŁONECZKO” foundation.

As a Partner of the 50th Polish Feature Film Festival, Heliograf was responsible for the professional lighting of the Red Carpet at the Closing Gala. Thanks to our Nanlux Global and ARRI lights, all creators and actors looked magnificent on the Red Carpet, creating an ambiance worthy of the festival’s anniversary edition!

Festival Winners

At the 50th FPFF, numerous awards were granted, highlighting the talent and dedication of Polish artists. Here are some of the accolades:

– Silver Lions: “FRANZ KAFKA,” directed by Agnieszka Holland – Heliograf supported the production with lighting.

– Best Cinematography Award: Tomasz Naumiuk for the film “FRANZ KAFKA” – Heliograf supported the production with lighting.

– Best Male Lead Award: Idan Weiss for the film “FRANZ KAFKA” – Heliograf supported the production with lighting.

– Best Makeup Award: Gabriela Polakova for the film “FRANZ KAFKA” – Heliograf supported the production with lighting.

– Sapphire Lions: “GLORIOUS SUMMER,” directed by Helena Ganjalyan and Bartosz Szpak – Heliograf supported the production with lighting.

– Award for Exceptional Artistic Contribution: Kuba Grabowski for the film „PÓŁNOC POŁUDNIE” – Heliograf supported the production with lighting and camera techniques.

– Best Directorial Debut or Second Film Award: Sebastian Pańczyk for the film „PÓŁNOC POŁUDNIE”- Heliograf supported the production with lighting and camera techniques.

– Best Female Lead Award: Matylda Giegżno for the film „ŚWIATŁOCZUŁA” – Heliograf supported the production with lighting.

– Best Supporting Male Role Award: Andrzej Konopka for the film „LARP. MIŁOŚĆ, TROLLE I INNE QUESTY” – Heliograf supported the production with lighting and camera techniques.

– Young Jury Award for Best Film in the Main Competition: „LARP. MIŁOŚĆ, TROLLE I INNE QUESTY” directed by Kordian Kądziela – Heliograf supported the production with lighting and camera techniques.

– International Jury CICAE Award for Best Directorial Debut or Second Film: “Capo,” directed by Robert Kwilman – Heliograf supported the production with lighting.

You can find the complete list of winning films on the festival’s website: https://festiwalgdynia.pl

As in previous years, the festival was rich in valuable productions, showcasing a diversity of themes and aesthetics. We congratulate all the winners, among whom were films that utilized Heliograf lighting and camera equipment. It is an immense honor for us that our technologies support such talented creators. We sincerely congratulate the management of the Polish Feature Film Festival in Gdynia for organizing this event and thank you for the invitation and for making us a Festival Partner. We eagerly await next year’s meeting, with an even larger gathering!