14th edition of the US in Progress Wrocław industry program took place from November 7th till November 9th during the 15th American Film Festival. Nine American works in progress were presented with 19 awards from numerous partners.
We would like to express gratitude to every individual and organization without whom the event wouldn't be possible.
First of all thank yous go to ten top Polish post-production studios that partner US in Progress and offer grants to American projects:
- ATM Virtual (one day of virtual shoot to Figments of Freedom directed by Mark Webber, produced by Mark Webber, Sia Furler, Dustin Hughes);
- Black Photon (post-production services worth $10,000 to Erupcja directed by Pete Ohs produced by Luke Arreguin, Josh Godfrey, Jeremy O. Harris, Pete Ohs, Charli xcx);
- Di Factory (a special mentions for The Scout directed by Paula González-Nasser produced by Ryan Martin Brown, Matthew Romanski, Paula González-Nasser, and for Baby Love directed by Joseph Marconi, produced by Lysette Urus, Maury Sterling and a main award to Under the Lights directed by Miles Levin, produced by Natalie Metzger);
- EarWorks (who awarded Bunnylovr directed by Katarina Zhu, produced by Tristan Scott-Behrends, Rhianon Jones, Roger Mancusi, Ani Schroeder, and Rachel Sennott)’
- Fixafilm (with two awards of $10,000 each presented to Bunnylovr and Under the Lights directed by Miles Levin, produced by Natalie Metzger);
- ORKA (awarded By Design directed by Amanda Kramer, produced by Miranda Bailey, Sarah Winshall, Jacob Agger and Natalie Whalen);
- Platige Image (for Erupcja);
- Soundflower (for By Design);
- Wrocław Feature Film Studio (for Lockjaw directed by Sabrina Greco, produced by Abbie Jones, Josh Jason, and Molly Gilula)
- XANF (to Bunnylovr);
- as well as New Europe Film Sales who awarded a travel grant (to Bunnylovr) and promotional and script consultations (to The Scout).
In 2024 US in Progress was co-organized by the DCF – Lower Silesia Film Centre and supported by the Polish Film Institute and Adam Mickiewicz Institute.
Thank you to Producers Guild of Poland, Polish Producers Alliance and Variety as well.
The support of our partners has allowed the event to develop, and create a space that is a unique hub for Polish-American co-production.
You can read more about the programme and awards here.
Good luck in working together and see you next year!