From Film Theory to Video Essays – Evolution of the Festival of Film Critics “Camera, Action” (2010-2018) Cover Image

Od teorii filmu do wideoesejów – ewolucja Festiwalu Krytyków Sztuki Filmowej Kamera Akcja (2010-2018)
From Film Theory to Video Essays – Evolution of the Festival of Film Critics “Camera, Action” (2010-2018)

Author(s): Patrycja Chuszcz
Subject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Film / Cinema / Cinematography
Published by: Instytut Sztuki Polskiej Akademii Nauk
Keywords: videoessay;film festival;

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the article is to analyse the evolution of the Festival of Film Critics ”Camera, Action” in Łódź, from the first to the ninth edition of the event inclusive (2010-2018), with particular emphasis on video essay, which in recent years has occupied a large space in the program. The author – following an analysis of the film program, accompanying events, competitions organized by the festival and specific works and profiles of the authors – reflects on the attempt to position the notion of “film essay” by this festival event in Polish film theory and criticism.

  • Issue Year: 2018
  • Issue No: 104
  • Page Range: 134-148
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish