Lublin Film Festival

In 2025, the Lublin Film Festival is the city’s leading international independent cinema event, driven by its organizers’ passion and unwavering enthusiasm. Originally launched as a local showcase for amateur filmmakers, it has grown into one of the region’s most important festivals, attracting creators and audiences from around the world. Organized by Lubelski Festiwal Filmowy, the event takes place at various venues around Lublin’s cultural center and actively involves the local community to promote film culture and support emerging talent.

The festival’s programming focuses on auteur-driven works that bypass mainstream distribution, emphasizing both short and feature-length films that push creative boundaries. Each year, the festival accepts submissions in multiple competitions—such as Focus: Storytelling, Focus: Animation, Focus: Emotions, Focus: Idea, Focus: Documentary, Focus: Experiment, Focus: Theme, and Focus: Children—with awards like the Grand Prix of Short Films, the Audience Award, and the Krzysztof Szot Award honoring outstanding achievements across genres. Beyond screenings, the festival hosts panel discussions, workshops, and networking sessions, offering young filmmakers the chance to connect with industry professionals and audiences the opportunity to engage directly with directors. For updates and detailed information, visit the festival’s official Facebook page at facebook.com/lublinfilmfestival.