17th Annual Seattle Polish Film Festival highlights
April 22, 2009
Once again the Seattle Gdynia Sister City presented the 17th Annual Seattle Polish Film Festival. I was on hand for the opening night screening of “Warsaw Dark” with special guest Leslaw Zurek, a young stage and cinema actor from Wroclaw, Poland. His biggest wish was to visit Roslyn!
Next up was the Festival Gala. Supporters of the festival were invited to a red carpet affair and meet Szymon Bobrowski, another young television and film actor. He was special guest for the screening of “Hania” and “The Reliable System”.
You can view all the images here: http://www.gailannphotography.com/SPFF09/
My sister Barb hams it up with Leslaw Zurek.
Leslaw says hello to our guests all the way from Racine, Wisconsin!
Szymon Bobrowski walks the red carpet and autographs our poster…
Szymon receives gifts from SGSCA President Debra Markert and Film Director Greg Plichta.
Girls just wanna have fun on the red carpet…
SPFF presents Independent Film Award
May 30, 2008
Michał Szcześniak receives SPFF Excellence In Independent Film Award during the 2008 Seattle Polish Film Festival reception for his short film “A Boat”.
To see more 2008 festival images click here! www.gailannphotography.com/SPFF08
Seattle Polish Film Festival
April 11, 2008
I have been involved with the Seattle Polish Film Festival since 2001. Together with my sister we produced the Festival program book through 2006. I have served as ‘Official Photographer’ since 2000 capturing the festivities, meeting Polish actors and directors. I have traveled to Gdynia, Poland for the Polish ‘Academy Awards’! While there I have viewed first run films, met actors, photographed events and just had a darn good time!
Don’t miss the upcoming 16th Annual Polish Film Festival starting April 18-25th! Hope to see you at one of the flicks!
2008 Reception and April 18 Screening
2007 Reception and Screening featuring Michal Rosa and Kinga Preis
2007 Polish Film Festival in America-Seattle
In 2005 several of us “cinema lovers” visited Gdynia to attend the 30th Polish Film Festival. An exhibit was created by Ewa & Krzysztof Poraj-Kuczewski that included my images captured at that event. It is a collection that captures the filmmakers in formal and informal situations, everyday festival activities, and the beauty of Gdynia. If you would like to purchase a book copy please let us know. Cost is $55 with proceeds going to the Seattle Polish Film Festival.
Enjoy!
