Sony to showcase latest innovations at EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival

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Sony will return as a main sponsor to this year’s EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival, where it will showcase the latest innovations from its Cinema Line, including the Venice Extension System Mini, the Burano camera with its V2 software, and the FX2 camera launched this spring.  This year’s festival promises once again to be a “nexus of creativity, … Read more

Robbie Ryan BSC ISC to receive EnergaCAMERIMAGE’s first THR Visionary in Cinematography Award

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EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival has announced that Robbie Ryan BSC ISC will be the first-ever recipient of the THR Visionary in Cinematography Award, newly introduced by The Hollywood Reporter and to be presented at this year’s event. Organisers said: “Ryan is an outstanding cinematographer, celebrated for his ability to create evocative, emotionally charged imagery that combines … Read more

EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival unveils Special Screenings line-up

A young woman with long curly hair and a brown dress stands with arms raised in a crowded room as others around her gesture dramatically, in a scene with historical costumes and dim lighting at an EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival Special Screening.

EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival has unveiled the line-up of Special Screenings taking place throughout the event.  The festival runs from 15-22 November in Toruń, Poland, featuring everything from its Main Competition to its Directors’ Debuts Competition.  In the Special Screenings section, attendees can catch musicals like The Testament of Ann Lee, family dramas like Sentimental Value, … Read more

EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival unveils Liz Garbus retrospective programme

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EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival has unveiled its Liz Garbus retrospective line-up, showing in Toruń from 15-22 November. It was recently announced that Garbus will receive the Award for Outstanding Achievements in Documentary Filmmaking at this year’s event, and EnergaCAMERIMAGE will present a range of her titles as part of the celebration.  Details on the line-up – … Read more

Song Sung Blue – lensed by Amy Vincent ASC – to close EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival

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EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival has announced that it will close with a special screening of Song Sung Blue.  The musical drama directed by Craig Brewer and shot by cinematographer Amy Vincent ASC will serve as a “unique finale” to this year’s edition of the festival, which runs from 15-22 November in Toruń, Poland. Song Sung Blue … Read more

EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival confirms Polish Films Competition line-up

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EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival has confirmed its Polish Films Competition line-up for 2025. Taking place from 15-22 November in Toruń, Poland, EnergaCAMERIMAGE will celebrate the work of filmmakers from across the country. Information on the full line-up – provided by festival organisers – is available below. The Altar Boys Original title: MinistranciDirector: Piotr DomalewskiCinematographer: Piotr Sobociński … Read more

EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival to present Joel Edgerton with Actor’s Award

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EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival has revealed that it will present Joel Edgerton with its Actor’s Award.  Organisers said: “Staying true to oneself, respecting the craft’s principles and creating unforgettable characters without resorting to gimmicks, this year’s Actor’s Award laureate has proven over the years that stardom and substance need not be mutually exclusive.” Edgerton will receive … Read more

EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival confirms Documentary Special Screenings

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EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival has confirmed its Documentary Special Screenings for 2025.  Among the line-up is Mike Figgis’ Megadoc, which explores Francis Ford Coppola’s creation of Megalopolis, and Arjun Talwar’s Letters from Wolf Street, which spotlights hidden stories, shared longings and fascinating characters in Poland.  You can find information on the full list – provided by … Read more

EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival reveals final Main Competition title

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EnergaCAMERIMAGE has finalised its Main Competition line-up with Anemone, lensed by Ben Fordesman BSC. The drama from director Ronan Day-Lewis – which saw the big-screen return of Ronan’s father Daniel after almost a decade – has been described as “a visually stunning and emotionally charged story” by EnergaCAMERIMAGE. The title will also serve as the … Read more

EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival reveals Directors’ Debuts Competition line-up

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EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival has revealed its 2025 Directors’ Debuts Competition line-up. The competition was initiated in 2010 due to the festival’s “increasing openness to the noteworthy artists and the new film phenomena they create”, organisers revealed.  The selection committee nominates first or second non-documentary feature films made by young directors and cinematographers.  EnergaCAMERIMAGE explained: “The … Read more

EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival reveals more films in Main Competition line-up

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EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival has revealed seven more films in its Main Competition line-up.  After previously unveiling six other films on the shortlist – on 20 October and 24 October – these additions take the current total to 13.  EnergaCAMERIMAGE said: “Once again, we’re proud to present three exceptional titles that showcase the power of visual … Read more

EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival announces Music Videos Competition line-up

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EnergaCAMERIMAGE has revealed its 2025 Music Videos Competition line-up. After receiving 400 submissions and recommendations from all over the world, 15 music videos have been selected and nominated by EnergaCAMERIMAGE for the Best Music Video award. The set of nominated videos will be presented at a special screening for the jury and the festival audience … Read more

EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival announces additions to Main Competition line-up

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EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival has announced three additions to its Main Competition line-up. Following the reveal of its first three Main Competition films, a trio of extra titles have now been presented. This is part of EnergaCAMERIMAGE’s mission to curate an “incredible line-up of visually stunning contemporary cinema”, it said. You can find information on the … Read more

Cate Blanchett to receive Icon Award at EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival

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Oscar-winning actor Cate Blanchett will receive a special award at this year’s EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival.  Last year’s head of the Main Competition jury will return to Toruń, Poland, where during the festival’s closing gala she will receive the Icon Award. Festival director Marek Żydowicz revealed: “Cate is an extraordinary individual who treats every conversation as … Read more

Event Review: EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival 2023

Films, frogs and festivities The cinematography community enjoys a deserved week in the spotlight at Poland’s Camerimage Film Festival.   Two days before the 31st edition of EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival began on 11 November, the industry breathed a collective sigh of relief: SAG-AFTRA had reached a tentative agreement with the AMPTP, so their 118-day strike … Read more