Recruitment is underway for a program commemorating the outstanding Polish composer and Oscar® winner.
The goal is to select the best up-and-coming film music composer or composer and equip him/her for a career in the international audiovisual market.
For whom?
Early career composers and composers who:
- are citizens of the Republic of Poland
- have scored music for min. 1 short film or 1 video game
- have music for up to 2 feature-length films
Grand Prize
PLN 20,000 to create music for the next film project (paid after signing a contract with the producer until 13.05.2028).
All finalists will receive:
- Industry accreditations for the 19th FMF in Krakow, the 51st FPFF in Gdynia and the 66th Krakow Film Festival
- A one-on-one mentoring session with a PR specialist
- Mentoring program and pitching workshops
Key dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| April 8, 2026 | Closing of recruitment |
| April 10, 2026 | Announcement of finalists |
| May 4, 2026 | Pitching workshop in Krakow |
| May 13, 2026 | Presentations and announcement of the winner during the 19th FMF |
The application should include
- Biography
- List of compositions and designs
- Music samples / video excerpts
- Awards and achievements to date
- Future plans
- Optional: 1-minute video with self-presentation
