Statement of the Director of the EnergaCAMERIMAGE Festival, Marek Żydowicz

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Many have read an excerpt from my statement cited in Cinematography World article. It was never my intention to undermine the achievements of any filmmakers, whose work I deeply appreciate and respect. Whether this misunderstanding stemmed from an unfortunate choice of words or inaccurate translation from Polish is irrelevant.

I apologize for this misunderstanding. I assure you that we will prevent this kind of ambiguity from occurring in our communications in the future.

I created the festival to recognize excluded filmmakers, to bring attention to those undervalued and marginalized within our industry. We actively support and will continue to support women in their efforts to achieve the recognition and standing they deserve in the film world.

I hear and support the many voices calling for progress. Rest assured that I will continue listening and remain open to discussions initiated by the filmmaking community. I believe there is a path forward, and I am committed to engage in dialogue grounded in mutual respect.

Together with the entire EnergaCAMERIMAGE team, I hope to see you soon at the EnergaCAMERIMAGE film festival in Toruń, Poland, where we can enjoy a welcoming environment to discuss the cinematic art, technology, and education for everyone.

Sincerely,
Marek Żydowicz and the EnergaCAMERIMAGE Festival Team