Lecturer

Barbara Bursztynowicz

Lecturer Profile

A well-known Polish actress and longtime star of the TV series “Klan.” She is from Bielsko-Biała, a fact of which she is very proud, but she graduated from the acting department at the State Higher School of Theater in Warsaw. She was then associated with Warsaw’s Ateneum Theater for 24 years, where she played many leading and significant roles. She also appeared in films, television theater, and radio theater.Her artistic achievements also include roles in dubbing. Together with her husband, Jacek Bursztynowicz, and Janusz Tylman, a pianist and composer, she created a lyrical cabaret called “Cafe-teatr na Francuskiej.” For many years, she helped organize literary events at the Royal Castle in Warsaw, showcasing Polish and foreign literature. She wrote columns for the television supplement “Polska the Times,” which were later published in a book titled “Just Like in Life: Columns.” She gained great popularity for her role as Elżbieta in the soap opera “Klan,” which can still be watched today. Most recently, she appeared on stage in Colleen Murphy’s play “Early Bird” in the role of Lilly.

Filmography

Lecturer's courses

Directing-Cinematography Krakow (EN)

English course in directing, cinematography, camera work, and basic film workflow.

Advanced Film Course in Kraków

The Advanced Film Course at AMA FILM ACADEMY covers professional filmmaking techniques using modern cameras and ...

Editing (narrative editing)

A course on narrative editing, film rhythm, post-production, and working with AI.

DOP Masterclass

The DOP Masterclass is a one-semester, hands-on course in cinematography at the advanced level

Image Post-Production + AI

A course on compositing, visual effects, AI, and the final film image.

Image Post-Production

A program focusing on visual effects, CGI, 3D, compositing, and color grading.

Introductory Film Course in Kraków

The Basic Film Course at AMA FILM ACADEMY covers filmmaking techniques, the operation of modern digital cameras,...

Film Acting

A program for people who want to develop their film acting skills and work in front of the camera.

Camera/Light Operator

The Camera/Light Cinematography Program in Warsaw is an innovative, PRG Cinegate-supported program modeled after...

Film Acting

Kierunek Aktorstwo Filmowe (Camera Acting) w AMA KRAKÓW to jedyny kierunek o takim profilu w Polsce. Jest przezn...

Operational

A two-year program focusing on the camera, lighting, composition, and the cinematographer's role on set.

Online Film Production

A one-year online course on production organization, planning, and the role of a production manager.

Online Screenwriting

A year-long online course on screenwriting, story structure, and revising your work.

Sound Production

A program focusing on recording, editing, and sound design for film, video games, and multimedia.

Introductory Film Course in Warsaw

The Basic Film Course at AMA FILM ACADEMY covers filmmaking techniques, the operation of modern digital cameras,...