Lecturer

Iwona Strzałka

Lecturer Profile

A Polish director and screenwriter, she graduated with a degree in film directing from the Faculty of Radio and Television at the University of Silesia in Katowice. She began her professional career as an assistant director on Jerzy Stuhr’s film *Duże zwierzę*. She served as second unit director on Denijal Hasanović’s film *List *. As an independent director, she has made a name for herself with her award-winning original documentary films. Her film *Szymon Python – An Inner Portrait* is an evocative vision based on the confessions of the documentary’s subject, but realized using narrative techniques.

She also writes screenplays and directs television shows and series, music videos, and commercials. Director and screenwriter. A graduate of the Faculty of Radio and Television at the University of Silesia in Katowice. She has worked as an assistant director (“Duże zwierzę,” dir. Jerzy Stuhr) and second unit director (“List,” dir. Danijal Hasanovic). She is currently working on the documentary film “Speedway Riders.”

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,...