Polish Film Institute

The Polish Film Institute (PISF), established in 2005, provides the Polish film industry with a modern mechanism of support – from the development of film projects, through production, to promotion, distribution and circulation of Polish and European films.

They support films from concept to screening, with particular emphasis on international co-productions. The Polish Film Institute wants to draw Polish viewers back into theatres to watch Polish films and, at the same time, to make them worthwhile to watch and accessible to international audiences, particularly in Europe.

The Institute's tasks, specified in the Act on Cinematography, are:

• To create conditions for the development of Polish film production and international co-production;
• To inspire and support the development of all types of Polish film creativity, in particular artistic films, including the development of film projects and the production and distribution of such films;
• To support activities aimed at creating conditions for common access to the heritage of Polish, European and world film art;
• To support film debuts and the artistic development of young filmmakers;
• The promote Polish film internationally;
• To subsidise enterprises in developing film projects, film production, distribution and dissemination of films, and in providing assistance and expert services to organs of public administration;
• To support the upkeep of film archives;
• To support the development of independent Polish filmmaking and production, in particular small and medium sized enterprises operating in the cinematographic sector.