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It is an annual film festival organized by Polish and Polish-American Community in Southern California.

The goal of our efforts is to promote Polish cinema in America. *** 2023 Awards ***

- Extraordinary Achievement in the Art of Film:
Pawel Delag.

- Best Feature Film, Hollywood Eagle Award:
Anna Maria Kasperska for HELA.

- Best Documentary Film, Hollywood Eagle Award:
Jacek Papis for INA BENITA. TWO LIVES.

- Best Short Film, Hollywood Eagle Award:
Mariusz Brozek for BIG LITTLE WORDS.

- Best Experimental Film, Hollywood Eagle Award:
Filip Bojarski for BEFORE AFTER.

- Audience Best Choice, Hollywood Eagle Award:
Zbigniew Gajzler for SHE WINS

- Bridging the Borders Award:
Konrad Kultys for STAGNANT.

- Bridging the Borders Special Jury Award:
Mariusz Brozek for BIG LITTLE WORDS. Congratulations!

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PFFLA is operating as a 501(c)3 non-for-profit public charity.

10/29/2026

🎬✨ YOU’RE INVITED! 🇵🇱🇺🇸

Join us for the 27th Annual Polish Film Festival Los Angeles Gala Opening & Awards Ceremony! 🏆🎥

📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 El Portal Theatre | North Hollywood, CA

An unforgettable evening celebrating the beauty of Polish culture, the magic of cinema, and the incredible power of storytelling to bring people together. ❤️

We are deeply grateful to our friends, supporters, filmmakers, and everyone who continues to champion Polish cinema in Hollywood.

For 27 years, we have celebrated extraordinary talent, artistic excellence, and the cultural connections that unite Poland and Hollywood.

✨ Let’s celebrate creativity, heritage, friendship, and the universal language of film — TOGETHER!

We can’t wait to share this special evening with you! ❤️🎬

🌐 www.pffla.org

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10/28/2026

What is the most important thing in life?

For centuries this question was answered with one word: health. Regardless of our dreams and obligations, the care for our health stays on top of our priorities. But what if one day the secured comfort of being 100% capable is gone?

Few thoughts from the Director: “It’s the middle of summer.The sun shines brightly as a carefree dog runs through the garden of a modernhouse. In the living room, Antek and Wera, a married couple in their thirties, sit together, their eyes fixed on Wera’s medical exam results. They both know that her diagnosis might shatter their private paradise. Soon, the threat becomes even more real when objects in the house begin mysteriously disappearing.”

A beautifully created short film NOTHING ELSE by Jakub Prysak (28 min) with plenty to be mesmerized by. It is the United States PREMIERE. It will be screened on Saturday, November 14th at 3:15 PM at Laemmle Theatre, Encino Town Center, 17200 Ventura Blvd, downstairs. YOU ARE INVITED!

Full festival program > www.PFFLA.org
Opening Gala and Award Ceremony passes available at www.PFFLA.org, Tel 562.435-5232, [email protected]

Marek Dzida, PFFLA Director.

10/27/2026

ABOUT POLISH STORIES IN FILM

When a mother's overprotective intentions are simply out of control – they have a new meaning in today’s World of electronics and internet. Some yet unknown to us relationship problems arrive. This story is about Mother and son – and it is fascinating!

Here are some words from the director: “It's All Because of Her” is a film about the relationship between mother and son. About emotional hunger, role confusion and hierarchy in the family. The abuse, secrecy and transgression that can happen when we run away from the truth. It's a film about the nagging female loneliness that comes from lies and denied feelings. When the lie comes to light, Maria loses her son on some level.

An American premiere; IT’S ALL BECAUSE OF HER by Daria Kopiec - a short film (30 min.) will be screened at the Polish Film Festival Los Angeles on Friday, November 13th at 5:30 PM at PFFLA Screening Room, 117 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802. Admission is free. Donations are welcome.

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Full festival program Nov. 12-15 > www.PFFLA.org
Passes to the Gala Opening and Award Ceremony on November 12th > www.PFFLA.org, tel.: 562.435-5232, [email protected]

Marek Dzida, PFFLA Director

10/24/2026

ABOUT POLISH STORIES IN FILMS.

Ethical question; when someone breaks the law while protecting the core principle of moral obligations towards their family – does it make that person a criminal or a hero?

It happens many times in everyone’s lifetime. We know what we do is legally wrong, but we still go ahead and continue. This civilization-long dilemma is illustrated in the Polish film “Brother in Law” to be screened on Saturday, November 14th at 8:00 PM at Leammle Theatre, Encino Town Center. It is an American premiere.

I would like to recommend this film for YOU as one of the most revealing stories from Poland’s cultural revolution of recent years. Wealth and progressive attitudes versus family and what is considered the most precious gifts of nature – love.

Gala Passes and full program > www.PFFLA.org, Tel.: 562.435-5232

Marek Dzida, PFFLA Director.

10/24/2026

PFFLA Gala Reception passes > www.PFFLA.org

10/22/2026

Władek (Vladek) Juszkiewicz – The Man Who Connected Polish Cinema with Hollywood 🇵🇱🎬🇺🇸

Władek Juszkiewicz was born on July 20, 1948, in Głogów, Poland. He graduated from Szczecin University of Technology with a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

In 1979, he moved to Warsaw, where he began working with the legendary Polish singer Maryla Rodowicz as her manager.

In 1982, he immigrated to the United States and settled in Los Angeles. A few years later, he began his journey into film production.

However, his greatest achievement and most remarkable contribution to promoting Polish culture abroad was the founding of the Polish Film Festival Los Angeles in 1999.

For approximately 20 years, until 2019, he led the festival with extraordinary passion, dedication, and vision, building a bridge between Polish cinema and the world of Hollywood.

Today, his legacy lives on, continues to grow, and brings together people who share a love for cinema!

The festival is currently led by Executive Director Marek Dzida, while Władek Juszkiewicz remains its Founder and Director Emeritus.

With immense pride and excitement, we are preparing for the 27th edition of the Polish Film Festival Los Angeles!

❤️ We would love for you to be part of this special celebration!

Please join us on November 12 at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, as we come together to celebrate Polish cinema, extraordinary talent, culture, and dreams that know no borders.

Because cinema is so much more than film. It is about people, stories, emotions, and the bridges we build between generations, cultures, and continents.

See you in Hollywood! 🎬✨

🌐 www.pffla.org

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10/19/2026

Polish Film Festival Los Angeles just gained a fantastic group of young and talented volunteers at our last meeting. I would like to thank Helena, Daniel, Krzesimir and Jakub for coming and joining our team. For those who couldn't make it: it is not too late to be included! Call 562.435-5232 to find out the details.

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FYI: The festival Opening Gala passes for November 12th are available everyday by making a minimum donation of $100/person at www.PFFLA.org
Remember, all who are 25 years of age or younger are welcome to the Gala for free.
Direct link to make the donation > https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3K2ECW22ARVUE

Full festival program with 46 films > www.PFFLA.org

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10/14/2026

Polish Film Festival Los Angeles receives the highest score of patriotic valor for the unique presentation of Polish and American heroes of Western Civilization within its programs every year. The cooperation between new Polish American Congress California and PFFLA resulted in bringing the beautiful production of 250 YEARS OF AMERICA - THE POLISH CONTRIBUTION to LA. It will be screened during the Opening Gala and as part of the festival program. Come to see it!

10/13/2026

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!
to join the 2026 Polish Film Festival Los Angeles team.

This is the time of the year when we are asking YOU to help the festival with several tasks during the time of the film screenings and the preparations for Gala Opening.

Our volunteer's meeting is scheduled for Sunday, October 18th at 4:00 PM at PFFLA Screening Room, 117 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802. The meeting is open to anyone who would like to help in any capacity. Everyone is welcome!

The meeting will last about 1.5 hr.

Hope to see you there!

Marek Dzida, festival Director and the PFFLA Team.
T: 562.435-5232
E-mail: [email protected]
www.PFFLA.org

10/12/2026

The 27th Annual Polish Film Festival Los Angeles (PFFLA) takes place from November 12 to November 15, 2026.

• Gala Opening & Award Ceremony: Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood.

• Screenings: Friday, November 13 to Sunday, November 15, 2026.

• Program: Over 40 new films across four categories: feature films, short films, documentaries, and animations.

• Admission/Passes: Gala passes require a minimum donation of $100 (or $150 after October 12, 2026). Attendees aged 25 or younger are admitted for free.

Address

117 Linden Avenue
Long Beach, CA
90802

Telephone

+15626829735

Website

https://www.PFFLA.org/

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