Marta Pozniakowski
Nominated for the award: Arts and Culture
Company: Toronto Polish Film Festival
Position: Founder & Executive Director
Biography: Marta graduated from the National Film School in Poland, where masters like Kieslowski, Wajda and Polanski where polishing their directing skills.
Being still in Poland, Marta started acting career which she abandoned in the name of love and left the home country to live with the love of her life Dr. Jack Pozniakowski.
Having the irresistible energy and fire, she created one of the prestigious film events in the country that celebrates Polish Cinematography.
With passion and love Marta builds Ekran the Toronto Polish Film Festival, that is going to celebrate 10th anniversary next year and she is deeply grateful and thankful for all the people that are part of this awesome organization and without whom the event wouldn’t be able grow. Ekran’s website is www.ekran.ca