Warsaw, 27.01.2025 Announcement of the 1st Edition of the Janusz Łęski Children's and Youth Film Script Project Competition 📅 On January 25, 2025, at 5:00 PM in Warsaw at ul. Mostowa 9-9a, apt. 13, the ceremony for announcing the results and awarding prizes for the 1st edition of the Janusz Łęski Children's and Youth Film Script Project Competition took place. The chairman of the Competition Jury, which aims to promote film creativity directed at the youngest viewers, was Dr. Arkadiusz Wojnarowski. 🏆 The main prize was awarded to Anastasiya Yarmolenka for the script project "Holidays Not for Children," which impressed with its dynamic plot, deep message, and skillful combination of adventure, family values, and nature protection. In addition to material prizes, the winner will have the opportunity to develop the script at the Janusz Łęski Warsaw Historical Script and Film Workshop, at the organizer's expense. A special distinction was awarded to: - Inna Łukasik – author of the script project "The Eighth Petal" – for its original plot, fairy-tale character, and engaging emotional layer. Distinctions were also awarded to: - Robert Traczyk, author of the script project "Vero and the Robots" – for an innovative approach to the relationship between people and technology and a deep message about family and courage. - Sylwia Zielińska and Michał Łukowicz, co-authors of the script project "The Bird Who Knew Too Much" – for an unusual intrigue and original animal characters who play a key role in the story. Additionally, the other Competition Finalists: Małgorzata Szumińska, Igor Kmiecik, Jarosław Matusiak, Mateusz Motyka, and Wojciech Szczerba, like the aforementioned Laureates and Distinguished, received a set of books on screenwriting published by the Foundation, 5 films on DVD, film music on 2 CDs, and a set of posters for films produced and/or distributed by the Competition organizer. The event program also included the opening of the Janusz Łęski Warsaw Historical Script and Film Workshop, as well as a vernissage of photos and behind-the-scenes shots from Janusz Łęski's series "Urwisy z Doliny Młynów" and "Janka." On this occasion, there was also a "reunion" of the child actors from these films. The competition was co-financed by the Polish Film Institute.
