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Dorota Lech Takes Helm at Major Polish Film Festival
26 Jan
Summary
- Dorota Lech, a Polish-born curator, is the new director.
- She previously worked at the Toronto International Film Festival since 2013.
- The festival's 26th edition is scheduled for July 23 - Aug. 2, 2026.
Dorota Lech has been named the new festival director of Poland's New Horizons International Film Festival. A Polish-born film curator and writer, Lech brings a wealth of international experience, having worked with the Toronto International Film Festival since 2013.
She has curated retrospectives and lectured at prestigious institutions worldwide. Lech's return to Poland is driven by a desire to leverage her expertise and connections to promote cinema from the region in North America.
Lech expressed profound admiration for the festival, describing it as her dream job and a cherished gem. She plans to maintain the event's established integrity while embracing change and fostering growth.
She will lead the curatorial team alongside co-artistic directors Małgorzata Sadowska and Ewa Szabłowska. The 26th edition of the festival is scheduled to take place from July 23 to August 2, 2026.
