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W ciemności (In Darkness) by Agnieszka Holland is one of the films nominated for the 84th Academy Awards. This feature film, co-financed by the Polish Film Institute, received an Oscar nomination in the Best Film in a Foreign Language category. One of the nominations for Best Achievement in Cinematography went to cinematographer Janusz Kamiński for War Horse, the latest feature by Steven Spielberg. Nominations were announced on January 24.

Przemysław Wojcieszek’s feature Sekret (Secret) will screen in the Forum section of the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival. The film received support from the Polish Film Institute.

Jakub Gierszał is one of ten European actors to be named the 2012 Shooting Star. Gierszał was submitted for consideration by the Polish Film Institute.

W ciemności (In Darkness) by Agnieszka Holland has been shortlisted for the Academy Award nominations for Best Film in a Foreign Language. The film was co-financed by the Polish Film Institute.

The special awards ceremony of CIFEJ (Centre International du Film pour l'Enfance et la Jeunesse) took place on January 20 in Warsaw's Kultura cinema. CIFEJ is an international organization focused on filmmaking and audiovisual production for children and young adults. The General Director of the Polish Film Institute Agnieszka Odorowicz was one of the award winners, recognized for her accomplishments in the field of children's films.

The General Assembly of CIFEJ (Centre International du Film pour l'Enfance et la Jeunesse) will be held in Warsaw on January 20-23, 2012. CIFEJ is an international organization that focuses on issues related to audiovisual production for children and young adults. On January 20 the General Director of the Polish Film Institute Agnieszka Odorowicz will receive a special CIFEJ award.

Marc-Daniel Dichant of Schmidtz Katze Filmkollektiv, the German co-producer of our Oscar candidate, took part in the In Darkness press conference. Kalina Cybulska spoke with Dichant about the production, its financing, and the chances for an Academy Award nomination.

The first titles of films in the Panorama lineup of the 2012 Berlin International Film Festival have been announced. Among the 20 films screened is the latest film by Małgorzata Szumowska - Sponsoring (Elles). The film was co-financed by the Polish Film Institute.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2012 from the Polish Film Institute!

Nominations for the Critics' Choice Awards were announced today. Among this year's nominees are Polish cinematographer Janusz Kamiński, and the feature W ciemności (In Darkness).