Board of Directors

Anna Wrobel is currently the Chair of the Ekran Polish Film Association. Born, raised, and educated in Poland. Translator, Historian, Lecturer and Cultural Expert on Poland, driven by the study of what defines and brings together people, cultures, and nations.

John Gladki is a City planner with a long career at the City of Toronto as Director Policy and Program Planning, following which he has spent many years building a private consulting practice focussing on city and regional planning and development approvals in Canada and abroad. He is a passionate about film and cherishes the opportunity to promote quality Polish films throughout the Toronto region.

Mrs. Anna Gulbinski completed 30 years of service as an executive manager and senior human resources professional with the Ontario Public Service and received an Ovation Award for her contribution to Transgender Policy Development. Anna has been extensively involved in the governance of numerous non-profit, community, sports, and Polish cultural organizations. A former dancer and later Director of the White Eagle Song and Dance Group, Secretary of the International Folk Arts Council, and Committee member with the Polish Canadian Congress – Royal Ontario Museum Heritage Days and the Canada 150 Project. She is currently the Executive Director of the Art Gallery of Mississauga, Festival Director of the Mississauga Polish Days Festival at Celebration Square, Secretary for the Canadian Polish Business Association, and President of the Erindale Lions Little League Baseball Association where she has been a Board member for almost 20 years.

Polish person in Canada. Metrologist (the science of measurements). A Renaissance man combining running his own business with various passions: sailing, crafting wooden furniture, producing over a thousand podcast episodes, and glider flying. And on top of that, an active social activist involved in various organizations, not only in the Polish community.

Actress, producer, and director of Polish origin. A graduate of the Theater Academy in Warsaw (PWST) with a Master's Degree in Fine Arts. She worked in film and TV in Poland, the USA, and Canada. Her credits include, i.e., Austeria, The Crucible, Beauty and the Breast, Pajeczyna, Wajda & You, Ojcu, Roméo et Juliette (Yves Desgagnés), Scanners, Extreme Ops, Tajemnica Syriusza, Alice's Odyssey, Smierc prezydenta, Kariera Nikodema Dyzmy, The Royal Scandal (TV show) and more. The role of Abigail in "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller gave her the Best Actor Award from the Polish Television Academy in 1982. And the films she directed won numerous awards. Liliana is a member of the Canadian Academy of Film and Television and the Polish Filmmakers Association. Website: www.lkomorowska.com

Marta is a passionate and accomplished professional, born on April 13, 1985, in Warsaw, Poland. Holding a Master's Degree from the National Film School in Lodz, Marta honed her creative talents alongside revered directors such as Kieslowski, Wajda, and Polanski. Initially making her mark as a talented actress in Polish television series, Marta's drive and energy have propelled her to create one of Canada's most esteemed film events – EKRAN, the Toronto Polish Film Festival. With a deep love for Polish Cinematography, Marta's dedication shines through in this vibrant celebration of film on the world stage. In addition to her artistic endeavors, Marta finds fulfillment in contributing to various charitable organizations and serving on boards, such as the Polish Orphans Charity, Toronto Film Festivals Association, and the Ekran Polish Film Association. It is her relentless commitment to these initiatives that amplifies her impact beyond the film industry.

Maria is an avid moviegoer and a dedicated fan of EKRAN since its inception. She was born and raised in Poland, where she graduated from A. Mickiewicz University with a Master’s degree in Swedish Philology. After moving to Canada, she pursued financial accounting and computer studies that led to her successful career in the Canadian government. She finds her daily inspiration in the world of arts and nature.

John Stanley is an independent historian of Poland, with numerous articles and reviews to his credit. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, a Fulbright scholarship for doctoral research in Poland, and a SSHERC grant for post-doctoral studies there. He is an avid promoter of all aspects of Polish culture.

Barbara is the oldest child of Polish refugees who came to Canada after World War II. She is currently a Consultant with Maplewood Consulting and Management Advisory Services bringing over 25 years experience in senior executive and Board roles with non-profit community health and social services. Most recently, for over 10 years, she was Executive Director of the Canadian Centre for Accreditation supporting quality improvement in governance, management and service delivery at such organizations. She is blessed with three daughters and four grandchildren.

Trained as a ballet dancer in Poland, Vitek Wincza’s journey began when he defected to Hamilton while on a North American tour with his dance troupe in 1982. Despite his limited English, he began teaching dance and discovered that he loved it: “After a few classes I said maybe this could be my art. I love kids, I love working in a growing environment and I have always been a giver, so I thought ‘maybe I have something to offer through teaching’.” After 15 years as a dance instructor, Vitek founded the Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts in 1997. He poured everything he owned into the Conservatory with the dream of creating a space where the practice of dance, music, drama and visual arts could grow together and shape one another.