What is the 'Silver' documentary about?

The 'Silver' documentary, executive produced by acclaimed Polish director Pawel Pawlikowski, has triumphed at the Ji.hlava Film Festival in the Czech Republic.

How does the U.S. in Progress initiative support American filmmakers?

The U.S. in Progress initiative, organized by Poland's Tauron American Film Festival, aims to connect emerging American filmmakers with Polish post-production studios and industry partners, providing them with awards and services worth a total of $160,000.

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Pawel Pawlikowski-Backed Doc 'Silver' Triumphs at Ji.hlava Film Festival

Q: What other U.S. films were recognized at the Tauron American Film Festival's U.S. in Progress program?

Other notable winners included 'Mother Wolf,' starring Melissa Leo as a grandmother who turns to OnlyFans, and 'Perfect,' a dystopian thriller featuring Julia Fox.

7 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Natalia Koniarz's documentary 'Silver' wins big at Ji.hlava Film Festival
Pawel Pawlikowski serves as executive producer on the project
20 awards worth $160,000 presented to U.S. films in post-production

Pawel Pawlikowski-Backed Doc 'Silver' Triumphs at Ji.hlava Film Festival

Just 6 days ago, the Ji.hlava Film Festival in the Czech Republic celebrated the success of Natalia Koniarz's documentary 'Silver,' which was executive produced by acclaimed Polish director Pawel Pawlikowski. The film was one of 20 U.S. projects in post-production that received a total of $160,000 in awards from the Tauron American Film Festival's U.S. in Progress program.

Other notable winners included 'Mother Wolf,' a film starring Melissa Leo as a grandmother who turns to OnlyFans to make ends meet, and 'Perfect,' a dystopian thriller featuring Julia Fox. The awards covered a range of post-production services, from color correction to sound mixing, as well as cash grants to support future productions.