14th Toronto Polish Film Festival

Adam Benish is a versatile filmmaker who has been active in the Canadian film industry since 2006, taking on roles as a Director, Producer, and Assistant Director. Some of his major credits in the industry include:"Suicide Squad" (2016), "The Witch" (2016) & The Academy Award Winning "Spotlight" (2015). In addition to his work on these major productions, Adam has a strong passion for filmmaking, which has driven him to direct and produce multiple short films. Some of his short film projects include "Holdout" (2021), "Generations Under Sail" (2021), and "War Games!" (2023). Adam's dedication and passion for filmmaking have led him to pursue his upcoming directorial feature film debut, showcasing his ambition and creativity in the world of cinema.

Art Nefsky began his own performance career in 1973, at the Ryerson Theatre Program in Toronto, studying theatre, acting, voice, and mime. Within three years, he hit television and nightclub stages as “Igor” on City TV’s monster movie. Identifying a great need among novice and experienced performers alike, Nefsky launched Showoffs Studio for Performers in 1987 to help others improve their voice and performance skills as well as reduce or overcome performance anxiety, shyness and self-consciousness.

In 1990, Frank transitioned into filmmaking with Caruso Visual Productions and went on to act, write, produce and direct feature films, shorts, documentaries, music videos and commercials.Frank Caruso was a founding member and head programmer for the Toronto Italian Film Festival (1999 to 2005). He has been on award & selection juries for film festivals such as: Toronto Polish Film Festival, Vaughn Film Festival, the Canadian Gemini awards and has recently been on the jury for the Macedonian Film Festival (2015-2018) and the Film for Peace Festival (2019 - 2021)

Angelica (Angela Johnson) is a highly accomplished and versatile musician, renowned as a pianist, singer-songwriter, composer, and producer. With an impressive collection of six original music albums, Angelica has made a significant impact in multiple music genres, including pop, classical, country, blues, and dance. Her work is widely available in stores worldwide, reflecting her extensive background in recording studios.

Kat blends the worlds of film production, marketing, and psychology. Transitioned to film with a decade of experience planning and executing digital media campaigns, she’s dedicated to educating and bridging the gap between emerging filmmakers and their audiences. A graduate of Toronto Film School, recent CMPA mentee, and active WIFT Toronto member & jury member, she is sharpening her skills in the business of filmmaking to bring diverse, authentic stories to life. She's one of the producers for one of 17 Telefilm Talent To Watch projects, EXP - currently in development. As an Impact Coordinator for an environmental documentary, Kat focuses on engaging the audience and transforming awareness into action. Born and raised in Poland, she is committed to leveraging the power of storytelling to bridge cultures, elevate underrepresented voices, and inspire conversations that lead to lasting change.

In 1991, Butch Kaplan began producing both feature films and television. His fluency in foreign languages (French, Hebrew, Spanish) and understanding of local customs has enabled him to work in many different parts of the world including Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Asia and Canada. His credits include Babylon A.D., John Q, Pamiętnik, Devs, The Mosquito Coast, Fear The Walking Dead.