The Polish Film Festival in Gdynia 2025 is more than just screenings and awards. It is also a celebration of cinema, creativity, and community. This year, the EKRAN Toronto Polish Film Festival team had the honor of walking the red carpet, standing alongside filmmakers, actors, and guests from around the world.
The red carpet at Gdynia is an iconic moment of the festival. Photographers capture the energy, journalists share the stories, and fans cheer for their favorite stars. For us at EKRAN, being part of this tradition was both exciting and meaningful. It confirmed that our festival is connected directly to the heart of Polish cinema.
Why does this matter for Toronto audiences? Because our presence at the Polish Film Festival in Gdynia 2025 allows us to select films with a deeper understanding of the atmosphere surrounding them. We see which premieres spark the biggest reactions. We listen to the conversations that follow. This helps us choose titles that will resonate far beyond Poland.
The red carpet also gave us a chance to meet fellow festival organizers, industry partners, and filmmakers. These encounters are essential. They create the relationships that allow EKRAN to bring directors, actors, and special guests to Toronto for discussions and Q&A sessions.
As we reflect on this unforgettable evening, we are filled with excitement about the months ahead. Soon, we will announce which of the films that premiered in Gdynia will make their way to Canada. Our goal is simple: to ensure Toronto audiences experience the very best of Polish cinema in its freshest form.
Stay tuned for updates. The red carpet may be behind us, but the journey of these films is only beginning — and it will continue this November at the Ekran Toronto Polish Film Festival 2025.
