Appetite Production
Encyclopedia
Appetite Production is a Polish film production company
, based in Krakow
, Poland
. The company was founded in 2008 by Joanna Szymanska and Aleksandra Swierk both of which had previous experience in film production, working as production managers for multiple shorts produced by University of Silesia
Film and Television Department.
Appetite’s first production was an independent live action short comedy Merry Christmas with Jason Nwoga and directed by Tomasz Jurkiewicz. Film, released in April 2009, received positive reviews and won several awards on Polish independent film festivals, including Special Audience Award at 10th Era New Horizons Film Festival
.
The company acts not only as an independent producer and co-producer for international projects, but also provides film production services for domestic and foreign companies. Latest result of such involvement is an apocalyptic feature directed by acknowledged Polish painter Wilhelm Sasnal
– The Fallout – produced in cooperation with Sadie Coles HQ
art gallery.
, Anka Sasnal) – Executive Producer
2010 – World according to Hania and Stas (PL: Swiat wedlug Hani i Stasia, documentary; dir. Tomasz Jurkiewicz) - Producer
2009 – Merry Christmas (PL: Wesolych Swiat, short live action; dir. Tomasz Jurkiewicz) – Producer
2008 – Fuse TV
Excellent Adventure Castle Party Bolkow – Polish Unit Production Management
Production company
A production company provides the physical basis for works in the realms of the performing arts, new media art, film, television, radio, and video.- Tasks and functions :...
, based in Krakow
Kraków
Kraków also Krakow, or Cracow , is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland region, the city dates back to the 7th century. Kraków has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life...
, Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
. The company was founded in 2008 by Joanna Szymanska and Aleksandra Swierk both of which had previous experience in film production, working as production managers for multiple shorts produced by University of Silesia
University of Silesia
The University of Silesia in Katowice is an autonomous state university in Silesia Province, Poland.The University of Silesia should not be confused with a similarly named university in Opava, Czech Republic ....
Film and Television Department.
Appetite’s first production was an independent live action short comedy Merry Christmas with Jason Nwoga and directed by Tomasz Jurkiewicz. Film, released in April 2009, received positive reviews and won several awards on Polish independent film festivals, including Special Audience Award at 10th Era New Horizons Film Festival
Era New Horizons Film Festival
New Horizons Film Festival is an international film festival held annually in July in Wrocław, Poland. It has been organised since 2001.- Festival programme 2009 :* Opening gala – Michael Haneke's The White Ribbon...
.
The company acts not only as an independent producer and co-producer for international projects, but also provides film production services for domestic and foreign companies. Latest result of such involvement is an apocalyptic feature directed by acknowledged Polish painter Wilhelm Sasnal
Wilhelm Sasnal
Wilhelm Sasnal is a Polish painter. Sasnal received his diploma of painting in 1999 from the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków.-Early life and career:Wilhelm Sasnal was born in Tarnów, Poland, in 1972...
– The Fallout – produced in cooperation with Sadie Coles HQ
Sadie Coles HQ
Sadie Coles HQ is contemporary art gallery in London, England, owned and directed by Sadie Coles.Sadie Coles first worked as a gallery director for Anthony d'Offay....
art gallery.
Filmography
2010 – The Fallout (PL Opad, feature; dir. Wilhelm SasnalWilhelm Sasnal
Wilhelm Sasnal is a Polish painter. Sasnal received his diploma of painting in 1999 from the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków.-Early life and career:Wilhelm Sasnal was born in Tarnów, Poland, in 1972...
, Anka Sasnal) – Executive Producer
2010 – World according to Hania and Stas (PL: Swiat wedlug Hani i Stasia, documentary; dir. Tomasz Jurkiewicz) - Producer
2009 – Merry Christmas (PL: Wesolych Swiat, short live action; dir. Tomasz Jurkiewicz) – Producer
2008 – Fuse TV
Fuse TV
Fuse is an American national television network dedicated exclusively to music. It features original series and specials, exclusive interviews, live concerts and video blocks....
Excellent Adventure Castle Party Bolkow – Polish Unit Production Management
External links
- Appetite Production official website
- Appetite Production listed by Polish Audiovisual Producers Chamber of Commerce (KIPA)
- New film by Wilhelm Sasnal premieres in London
- Appetite Production at Short Film Corner Cannes 2009
- Joanna Szymanska in Polish Film Database
- Aleksandra Swierk in Polish Film Database