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About Warsaw Glitch

Warsaw Glitch: International Film & Media Festival is a new cultural institution dedicated to cinema, animation, digital storytelling, and creative technologies. Based in Warsaw, Poland, the festival brings together filmmakers, creators, studios, and technology innovators exploring the future of audiovisual storytelling.

The inaugural edition takes place August 27–30, 2026 at the Palace of Culture & Science, with three competition programmes — GLITCH Awards (film), Animaticon (animation), and Pixel Awards (digital creators) — and a four-day programme of screenings, panels, workshops, and industry events.

Artistic leadership includes Massimo Benvegnù, former Press Office Director at the Venice International Film Festival, as Film Competition Director and Programmer.

Press Enquiries

For press credentials, media accreditation, interview requests, and press materials, please contact the Warsaw Glitch press office.