About the Festival
The Los Angeles Polish Film & Music Festival brings the best of Polish cinema, music, and art to the heart of Hollywood — five days of screenings, conversations, and celebration.
Presented by Hollywood Center for Polish and European Art and Culture and the Per4m Foundation · December 5–7, 2026 · Harmony Gold Theater, Los Angeles
The Festival Team
Our Team
Monika Ekiert
Founder & President
European cultural leader, actress, producer, and humanitarian. Holds Polish and French passports. Master's degree from Sorbonne University; trained at Cours Florent acting school. Former Director of Polish Film Festival North America – Hollywood.
Patrycia Canatan
Director of Marketing & Special Events
Founder and Luxury Travel Advisor of HAUS OF NOMADS Travel. Twice recognized by Condé Nast Traveler as Top Travel Specialist. Background in professional ballet and luxury hospitality leadership.
Luiza Zygmunt-Sosnowska
Director of Programming
Producer, TV director, and film distributor with over 20 years in the audiovisual industry. Co-owner of SONOVISION distribution company specializing in Polish cinema.
Łukasz "L.U.C." Rostkowski
Artistic Director
Composer, music producer, and multimedia artist. He wrote the original score for The Peasants, named by Variety magazine as one of the 15 best soundtracks with the strongest chances for an Academy Award. His composition Sleepoholic was featured in the Oscar-winning VR project Carne y Arena by Emmanuel Lubezki and Alejandro Iñárritu. A recipient of Poland's top artistic honors, including the Fryderyk Award, the Polish Film Award (Orzeł), and the Polityka Passport, he is also the founder of the international Rebel Babel Ensemble. Rostkowski has released over 20 original albums and is a member of the European Film Academy and the Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL).
Antonina Pawlak (Nina Anto)
Music & Art Director
Los Angeles-based Polish vocalist, composer, and music producer. CalArts graduate and GRAMMY Voting Member. 2026 GRAMMY Awards ballot entry. Polish Ministry of Culture scholarship recipient (2022).
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Los Angeles Polish Film & Music Festival?
The festival runs December 5–7, 2026, in Los Angeles (Hollywood) — final venues are still being confirmed. The full film program will be announced shortly.
Who organizes the festival?
The festival is presented by Hollywood Center for Polish and European Art and Culture and the Per4m Foundation.
How much do tickets cost?
Ticket tiers and purchase details have not been announced yet. Check the Tickets page for updates closer to the festival.
Can I submit a film to the festival?
The film program — including the feature films and short films selections — is curated by the festival's Director of Programming rather than through an open public submission process. The full lineup will be announced shortly on the Program page.
How can my company become a sponsor?
The festival offers Platinum, Gold, and Silver sponsorship tiers. Visit the Sponsors page or contact office@hollywoodeuropeancenter.org to discuss partnership.
How do I apply for press accreditation?
Members of the press are invited to apply for accreditation to cover the festival by contacting office@hollywoodeuropeancenter.org.