Following a whirlwind trip to Toruń, Lars Pettersson FSF runs through some of his highlights from the international celebration of cinematography. The 33rd Camerimage International Film Festival took place between 15 and 22 November in the picturesque little medieval city of Toruń, birthplace of famed astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus and one of Poland’s national treasures. The … Read more
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
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 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
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 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 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 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 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 has unveiled its TV Series Competition line-up for 2025. After his recent win at the Emmys, British DP Matthew Lewis’ work on “Episode 2” of Netflix hit Adolescence makes the shortlist, as does Christoper Ross BSC’s lensing of The Day of the Jackal’s first episode. Elsewhere, Ashley Rowe BSC gets a nod … Read more
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 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 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 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
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
EnergaCAMERIMAGE International Film Festival has announced the line-up for its 2025 Documentary Features Competition. In a press release, organisers revealed: “The aim of the competition is to recognise the art of documentary filmmaking as creative interpretation of reality. “Putting emphasis on the visual and aesthetic aspects of the selected non-fiction entries, the jury awards the … Read more
EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival has revealed its Cinematographers’ Debuts Competition line-up for 2025. Initiated in 2010 due to the festival’s “increasing openness to the noteworthy artists and the new film phenomena they create”, the competition selection committee nominates first or second non-documentary feature films made by young directors and cinematographers. “The idea of creating additional competition … Read more
EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival has revealed the first three films in its 2025 Main Competition line-up. Taking place from 15-22 November, the 33rd edition of the festival has stated that it will aim to “curate an incredible line-up of visually stunning contemporary cinema”. The first three titles in the Main Competition are Franz, lensed by Tomasz … Read more
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Liz Garbus will be presented with the Award for Outstanding Achievements in Documentary Filmmaking at this year’s EnergaCAMERIMAGE Festival. Garbus will accept the award in person during the festival, providing attendees with a “unique opportunity to meet an artist who is shaping the face of contemporary documentary film”. Garbus’ latest projects include a … Read more
Entry cards for the 2025 EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival are now available for purchase. These cards provide access to film screenings, seminars and discussion panels (with prior reservation), meetings with filmmakers after screenings, the EnergaCAMERIMAGE Market film equipment trade show and festival exhibitions. A discounted rate is available to festivalgoers until 31 October, after which cards … Read more