- Justyna Nowak is a Polish screenwriter and director. She completed the MA programme in film directing at the Polish National Film School in Lodz. Known for her feature short "Dragonflies" which took part in the competition of the 64th Biennale di Venezia, where it was nominated for the Prix UIP of the European Film Academy. "Dragonflies" took part in important competitions at international film festivals including Clermont-Ferrand, Cork, Leeds, Encounters in Bristol, Dresden. The film won prizes for Best European Short and Best Cinematography at Raindance Film Festival in London. Her films are mainly comedy-dramas with elements of absurdity and surrealism, inspired by the French and Czech New Wave. They often portray a strong female character and dive into the social themes of women's issues. Her last work - "Beauty" was a post-feminist, experimental film with elements of theatre. She also pursues her passion for screenwriting for animated films which include "The Rabbit's Case" and "The Mystery of the Malakka Mountain" which got Grand Prix and Best Screenplay at Brno16 Film Festival. She also writes theatre plays. An alumna of Berlinale Talents.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Krakow Film Foundation
- Justyna Nowak was nominated for Prix UIP Venice Award at 64 Venice Film Festival (64 La Biennale di Venezia) for short feature film "Dragonflies" Dragonflies (2007). - by Cineuropa.
- Justyna Nowak wrote the screenplay for animated film tilted The Mystery of the Malakka Mountain (2012) directed by Jakub Wronski, which won Best Screenplay Award, Best Music and Grand Prix - Best Animation Film at Brno16 International Film Festival in Czech Republic. - by Talking Shorts.
- Nic mnie w tobie nie przeraza (2024) written and directed by Justyna Nowak had its international premiere during the 74th International Film Festival Berlinale 2024 at the European Film Market. The screening took place in the main festival venue - CinemaxX Studio on the 21st of February 2024. The director Justyna Nowak is a Berlinale Talents Alumna. - by Lodz Film School.
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