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1/9/25, 5:00 PM

The second edition of the Kosciuszko Foundation Washington DC Polish Film Festival is coming to town, March 4 through 9, 2025! Mark your calendars!

The second edition of the Kosciuszko Foundation Washington DC Polish Film Festival is coming to town, March 4 through 9, 2025!  Mark your calendars!

We are excited to announce the second edition of the Kosciuszko Foundation Washington DC Polish Film Festival, happening from March 4 through 9, 2025, at Landmark’s E-Street Cinema. 


This year’s festival will showcase over 20 cutting-edge feature and short films, all fresh from Poland’s most celebrated filmmakers. Many of these films have received rave reviews and prestigious awards at top Polish and European film festivals, making this a must-attend event for cinema lovers.


We will be joined by a star-studded lineup of VIP guests, including renowned film directors and actors, who will walk the red carpet at the grand opening night on March 4 at the iconic Shakespeare Theater in Washington, DC. Throughout the festival, you will have the chance to engage with filmmakers during special screenings followed by exclusive Q&A sessions.


Stay tuned for more updates, including the full film lineup, special events, and more. Tickets and festival passes will be available closer to the event date, so mark your calendars and get ready for a cultural celebration you won’t want to miss!

1/9/25, 5:00 PM

The second edition of the Kosciuszko Foundation Washington DC Polish Film Festival is coming to town, March 4 through 9, 2025! Mark your calendars!

The second edition of the Kosciuszko Foundation Washington DC Polish Film Festival is coming to town, March 4 through 9, 2025!  Mark your calendars!
1/9/25, 5:00 PM

The second edition of the Kosciuszko Foundation Washington DC Polish Film Festival is coming to town, March 4 through 9, 2025! Mark your calendars!

The second edition of the Kosciuszko Foundation Washington DC Polish Film Festival is coming to town, March 4 through 9, 2025!  Mark your calendars!

We are excited to announce the second edition of the Kosciuszko Foundation Washington DC Polish Film Festival, happening from March 4 through 9, 2025, at Landmark’s E-Street Cinema. 


This year’s festival will showcase over 20 cutting-edge feature and short films, all fresh from Poland’s most celebrated filmmakers. Many of these films have received rave reviews and prestigious awards at top Polish and European film festivals, making this a must-attend event for cinema lovers.


We will be joined by a star-studded lineup of VIP guests, including renowned film directors and actors, who will walk the red carpet at the grand opening night on March 4 at the iconic Shakespeare Theater in Washington, DC. Throughout the festival, you will have the chance to engage with filmmakers during special screenings followed by exclusive Q&A sessions.


Stay tuned for more updates, including the full film lineup, special events, and more. Tickets and festival passes will be available closer to the event date, so mark your calendars and get ready for a cultural celebration you won’t want to miss!

Ellen Kuras, an acclaimed American filmmaker of Polish descent received the Kosciuszko Foundation Pioneer Award in Washington DC
Ellen Kuras, an acclaimed American filmmaker of Polish descent received the Kosciuszko Foundation Pioneer Award in Washington DC

Stay tuned for the second edition of the KF Washington DC Polish Film Festival, taking place March 4-9, 2025!
Stay tuned for the second edition of the KF Washington DC Polish Film Festival, taking place March 4-9, 2025!

KF WDCPFF Photo Gallery
KF WDCPFF Photo Gallery

The Kosciuszko Foundation Washington DC Polish Film Festival Awards and Conclusion
The Kosciuszko Foundation Washington DC Polish Film Festival Awards and Conclusion

The Kosciuszko Foundation Washington DC Polish Film Festival concluded with resounding success, marking a significant milestone in the celebration of Polish cinema in the heart of the nation's capital.

Martin Kabat, Chairman of the Board at The Kosciuszko Foundation Washington DC Polish Film Festival, live on Fox 5!
Martin Kabat, Chairman of the Board at The Kosciuszko Foundation Washington DC Polish Film Festival, live on Fox 5!

Watch Martin Kabat live on Fox 5 as he talks with Guy Lambert about our Festival! 

We are in the process of securing larger theater rooms for the films "Doppelganger" and "Scarborn"
We are in the process of securing larger theater rooms for the films "Doppelganger" and "Scarborn"

Due to exceptionally high demand, we are in the process of securing larger theater rooms for the films "Doppelganger" and "Scarborn" to accommodate more festival guests.

Actress Paulina Pytlak at the Kosciuszko Foundation Washington DC Polish Film Festival!
Actress Paulina Pytlak at the Kosciuszko Foundation Washington DC Polish Film Festival!

We are thrilled to announce that one of the most promising Polish actresses and the leading star of the film Feast of Fire, Paulina Pytlak, will join us at the Washington DC Polish Film Festival (May 10-12). She will participate in the Q&A session before the movie and meet with festival audiences.

Washington DC Polish Film Festival to Present Eight New Feature Films
Washington DC Polish Film Festival to Present Eight New Feature Films

Washington DC, April 9, 2024 – The Washington DC Polish Film Festival (WDCPFF) will showcase eight new feature films and eight shorts. This diverse selection offers audiences in the nation's capital a glimpse into the latest trends in Polish cinema, reflecting urgent social changes and historical aspects of Poland and its citizens.  

Inauguration of the Washington Polish Film Festival to Showcase Poland's New Cinema
Inauguration of the Washington Polish Film Festival to Showcase Poland's New Cinema

The first Washington Polish Film Festival (WPFF) will be held from May 10 to 12, 2024, at the Landmark E Street Cinema in central Washington, D.C., announced Barbara Bernhardt, Vice President and Washington Director of the Kosciuszko Foundation (KF)

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