The 18th International Film Meetings KAMERALNE LATO and the 4th FREEDOM Film Festival have come to an end. After a week filled with film screenings, workshops, and industry meetings, on July 12 we gathered at the Jan Kochanowski Popular Theatre in Radom to officially mark the closing of both events.
It was an evening brimming with emotion, as the winners of both festivals’ competitions were revealed. We also enjoyed a screening of a special action scene filmed on the streets of Radom, alongside impactful social campaigns created by participants of the TOGETHER and ABC OF WORKING WITH CAMERA workshops. Who took home the prizes? Who did the jury decide to honor? And which film stole the hearts of the audience?
HYDE PARK Jet Films Competition
The festival audience at PaTaThai Radom made their choice – this year’s Grand Prix of the HYDE PARK Jet Films Competition, along with a cash prize sponsored by the FILMFORUM Association, was awarded to the MIRABELKI Film Group for their brilliant film, PODBÓJ TERYTORIUM (CONQUEST OF TERRITORY). This clever blend of gangster cinema, horror, and comedy humorously explores the dynamics of power, violence, and survival. Although the winners were unable to attend the gala, they sent a special video message to express their gratitude.
National Youth Film Competition WYSOKIE LOTY
Małgorzata Imielska, Grzegorz Jach, Bodo Kox, and Wojciech Solarz awarded SKRZYDŁA (WINGS) – the Main Prize of the National Youth Film Competition WYSOKIE LOTY, accompanied by a cash prize funded by the FILMFORUM Association, to Łukasz Sosnowski and Szymon Szulakowski for NIEDALEKO PADA JABŁKO (THE APPLE DOESN’T FALL FAR). This moving production about confronting trauma and difficult emotions, wrapped in the conventions of the horror genre, was recognized for its brilliantly told story that keeps viewers on the edge from the first to the last scene. For artistic maturity and cinematic craft. For high flights – may they soar even higher.
An honorable mention was presented to Matylda Maciejewska for the animation ODWIEDZIŁ MNIE DZISIAJ WIELORYB (A WHALE VISITED ME TODAY). As the Jury emphasized, it’s a story everyone can relate to. It was recognized for its delicate artistry, thoughtful use of color, and a musical score that beautifully complements the story.
The Chief of Police Award for Promoting Social Values went to Dominika Dorszewska for her film CIEŃ (SHADOW). This powerful story of hope and the struggle against inner demons was honored for its message that even the darkest fears can be overcome – reminding us of the importance of seeing and supporting the people around us.
Heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and our deepest gratitude to the filmmakers, the participants of the film education programs, our exceptional jury, expert panel, and dedicated festival team. KAMERALNE LATO wouldn’t be the same without your passion and commitment. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. We can’t wait to welcome you back next year!
The main organizer of the International Film Meetings KAMERALNE LATO is the FILMFORUM Association.
The project is funded by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage from the Culture Promotion Fund, the Mazovian Voivodeship Self-Government under the Regional Program for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment, and the Municipality of Radom.
The project is co-financed by the Polish Film Institute.
Educational activities conducted as part of the festival are co-financed by the European Union.
The organization of events dedicated to the youth film industry was supported by funding from the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage under the in-house program of the Centre for the Development of Creative Industries: Development of Creative Sectors.
Co-organizers of the event include the Mazovian Centre for Social Policy and ŁAŹNIA – Radom Creative Community Club and Gallery.
Co-organizers of the Mazovian Social Prevention Program are the Nationwide Program “The Future and You” run by the National Police Headquarters and the Mazovian Provincial Police Headquarters based in Radom.
Industry partners of the festival are: the international consortium The FILMFORUM Group, the Polish Filmmakers Association, the National Chamber of Audiovisual Producers, the KOSMOPOLIS Institute – Foundation of Science, Culture, and Education in Olsztyn, the Interactive Culture Foundation, the Mazovian Institute of Culture, and the Mazovia Warsaw Film Commission.
Educational partners include: the Municipal Cultural Center AMFITEATR (Poland), American Corner (Poland), Offener Kanal Magdeburg (Germany), Associazione Cinematografica e Culturale LABORATORIO DEI SOGNI (Italy), Budapest Cultural Center (Hungary), and Malta Film Foundation (Malta).
The event’s logistics partner is KIA Plejada.
Organizational partners of the event are: the Mazovian Centre for Contemporary Art “Elektrownia” in Radom, the New Media Workshop, and the Radom-Miasto Scout Unit of the Polish Scouting and Guiding Association.
The official festival club is PaTaThai Radom.
The official festival hotel is Hilton Garden Inn Radom.
The main media patron is Radio Radom.
The event’s media partner is RMF Classic.
