Helena & Bartek are a young multidisciplinary directing duo. Winners of 2020 edition of the prestigious Papaya Young Directors competition (Grand Prix and 1st Prize in the Branded Stories category). They have collaborated with such brands as Puma, Coca Cola, Hertz, Wyborowa Pernod Ricard, Universal Music & Sony, as well as Polish publishers & brands like Tyskie, mBank, Booksy, etc. Currently they recieved funding from Polish Film Institute for development of their debut feature film „Jestem Kim Chcesz” produced by Stanisław Dziedzic, Film Produkcja.

For many years they have been working in various creative fields – Helena is a theater director, choreographer and photographer, Bartek writes music and directs audio productions. They both are also trained actors.  Conscious use of their collective skill-set as well as shared cinematic language & taste allow them to take a unique perspective on their projects.

Their creative process is characterized by attention to detail, thorough planning and searching for the best visual form for the stories told. Their education and many years of acting experience allow them to lead actors in a very precise manner and formulate clear, effective tasks.

photo by > Marianna Zydek