It all started when I was working in a factory
Back in 2005 I was already an educated engineer. I thought that cinema would always be just a hobby of mine. I had just begun working in a factory and everything was great. But I kept asking myself the same questions: Is this job really for me? Could writing and directing someday be my work?
I made a leap of faith and enrolled for the entry exams to the Polish National Film School. It was intimidating — I had read about this school in the biographies of my favourite directors. Back then I had no real artistic experience, just a few short films made with friends in the small town where I grew up. You can imagine my surprise when they accepted me. I quit my job and moved to Łódź to study directing.
From dreamer to specialist
Looking back at the time I was beginning my journey, it still feels unreal: one of my films premiered and was awarded at the Locarno International Film Festival; I watched my films on Polish television with my family. I debuted with my first feature film and I’m currently preparing to shoot the second. I also debuted at one of the most prestigious theatres in Poland, and I work as a script consultant, helping other authors refine their screenplays.
Cinema Explained
Sometimes I still can’t believe that cinema took over my life and is no longer just a hobby. Am I special? Nope. I’m just a guy with passion and the right tools.
I created Cinema Explained to give you exactly that. I convert my knowledge and practical experience into something useful for others — total beginners, and pros who want to systematise what they know and pick up a few tips from a fellow filmmaker. My engineering background helps me optimise my courses: the right information, without overloading you with things that don’t matter, so you can accelerate your own growth.
The world has changed since I began. Today it costs almost nothing to shoot a film — I’ve seen movies made on cellphones screened for festival audiences. There has never been a better time to start making films.
If you’re looking for the truth about how to write impactful screenplays and direct movies your audience can’t forget, you’re going to love my way of thinking and teaching.