Last year, we had a presidential election in the US, and this week, Polish citizens will vote for their president. While it’s not my place to tell you whether to vote or which candidate to choose, I hope you will consider voting for someone who represents the entire country, not just their party. Now more than ever, we need a president who prioritizes the nation over party interests and personal gain. We need a leader with empathy, someone who unites rather than divides, and who promotes compromise instead of hatred.

See you at the polls on Saturday.

Early Bird Movie Pass Access to all the 2025 festival movies are available here. Visit SPFF website to get the latest news about this year festival.

Solzhenitsyn’s Gulag Archipelago is a monumental work that exposes the brutal realities of the Soviet labor camps. Through harrowing personal accounts and meticulous research, he illuminates the oppressive system that crushed countless lives. It’s a compelling and essential read that continues to resonate.

Competition is open to all artists. Posters may be created in any media, but must be submitted electronically. Entries will be judged on their originality and artistic merit. The poster design should capture the essence of Polish/American cinema.

Submissions are now being accepted until 7/2/2025 for the 33rd Annual Seattle Polish Film Festival Poster. Be creative. Have fun. Win $250.