International Festival
of Independent Cinema

Agnieszka Smoczyńska's original cinema is admired and appreciated around the world for its uniqueness, but above all for tackling unusual subjects in a very human way. She has established herself as one of the most original directors, with each project pushing more...

What flavors do you associate with Mastercard OFF CAMERA? Maybe there is one such dish that you can't deny yourself, or a special place that you always visit when you are in Krakow? Or maybe building memories is yet to come for you? If you have a ticket or...

Mia Wasikowska will be the special guest of the 18th edition of the Mastercard OFF CAMERA International Festival of Independent Cinema in Krakow. During the Opening Gala, which will take place on April 25, 2025, at Kijów Cinema, the Australian actress with Polish...

Films have a face of actresses and the actors playing in them, so Mastercard OFF CAMERA does not forget about them and awards nominations in acting categories. Awards in the categories of Best Actress, Best Actor and Mastercard Rising Star in the value of PLN 10,000...

The Polish Feature Film Competition, which is a yearly delight for all viewers of the Mastercard OFF CAMERA Independent Cinema Festival, shows the best of Polish cinema of the last 12 months. The most intriguing proposals from the domestic film industry, selectively...

One of the most important elements of the Mastercard OFF CAMERA International Festival of Independent Cinema is the “Making Way” Main Competition. As one of the Festival's two main competitions, it creates an extraordinary space for the world's best independent...

Adulthood is an age when one does not shy away from uncomfortable, difficult and, at times, painful topics - during the 18th Mastercard OFF CAMERA International Festival of Independent Cinema, taking place from 25.04 - 04.05.2025 in Krakow, Poland, there will be no...

The 18th Mastercard OFF CAMERA International Festival of Independent Cinema reveals more surprises! From 25.04 - 04.05.2025 in Krakow, we can expect the best independent productions, well-known names, and an unforgettable atmosphere, which will certainly be provided...

The eighteenth edition of the Mastercard OFF CAMERA International Festival of Independent Cinema invariably offers 8 thematic sections in its extensive program. In addition to the two competition sections, two permanent sections return - “American Indies” and “Best of...

MAIN DRAMATIC COMPETITION “MAKING WAY” The Andrzej Wajda Krakow Film Award amounting to USD 25,000 WINNER: Power Alley, dir. Lillah Halla Lillah Halla NOMINEES: 78 Days, dir. Emilija Gašić Empty Nets, dir. Behrooz Karamizade Forever-Forever, dir. Anna Buryachkova...