Program
One-of-a-kind live events that bring music and cinema together on the same stage.
The program is still being finalized and the full lineup will be announced soon.
December 5
Harmony Gold Theater, Los Angeles
Musical Welcome
Musical Welcome
Director: Orchestra conducted by Łukasz "L.U.C." Rostkowski · 2026
A short musical welcome to open the festival, with an orchestra conducted by Łukasz "L.U.C." Rostkowski, joined by vocalist Antonina Pawlak.
Opening Night Film
Lalka (The Doll)
Director: Maciej Kawalski · 2026
Cast: Marcin Dorociński, Kamila Urzędowska, Marek Kondrat, Andrzej Seweryn, Maja Komorowska, Agata Kulesza
Opening night selection: a lavish new adaptation of Bolesław Prus's classic 1890 novel, following Warsaw merchant Stanisław Wokulski's obsessive love for the aristocratic but vain Izabela Łęcka amid the salons and shifting fortunes of 19th-century Warsaw.
Awards Ceremony
Presentation of festival awards.
Reception
An evening reception for festival guests and artists.
December 6
Feature Film — TBC
A feature film screening on December 6 — title to be confirmed.
Full Concert
Polish Hollywood Film Composers
Director: Orchestra conducted by Łukasz "L.U.C." Rostkowski · 2026
A journey through jazz, folk, hip-hop, classical, and film music, reinterpreting the repertoire of celebrated Polish film composers who worked in Hollywood — including Krzysztof Komeda (Rosemary's Baby), Henryk Wars, and Oscar winners Bronisław Kaper (Mutiny on the Bounty, On Green Dolphin Street) and Jan A.P. Kaczmarek (Finding Neverland) — performed by an orchestra conducted by Łukasz "L.U.C." Rostkowski, joined by vocalist Antonina Pawlak. Program subject to change.
Reception & Dancing
An evening reception with dancing to the rhythm of film music.
December 7
Short Films Competition
An official competition showcasing the most exciting new Polish short films and young filmmakers, judged by a professional jury. Full lineup and jury to be announced.