Lecturer

Piotr Paruch

Lecturer Profile

Film and television editor. A creator of new realities captured within the film frame. His passion is storytelling, especially in the form of fiction and documentaries, though he also thrives in music videos and commercials.

Organized, focused, creative. He works for clients such as the BBC, CANAL+, TVN, TVP, Discovery, and Planete+. The films he edits are screened at the country’s largest film festivals, such as the Gdynia Feature Film Festival and the Kraków Film Festival, as well as internationally in Los Angeles, Lagos, Birmingham, and Tallinn. He is a member of the Polish Filmmakers Association (SFP), the Union of Audiovisual Authors and Producers (ZAPA), and the Editing and Post-Production Guild (GMP).
He actively shares his knowledge and experience as an academic instructor, passionately introducing the next generation of young filmmakers to the world of film editing. As a film school instructor, he combines technical proficiency with openness, communication skills, and a deep understanding of the creative process. In his teaching, he emphasizes a practical approach, building collaborative relationships with students, and developing their narrative and visual sensibilities. His industry experience and empathy make him not only a mentor but also an inspiration for future filmmakers.

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,...