About
Together. Apart. Uni. Solo.
We believe in cinema that begins with a meeting of minds but also requires space for a unique voice.
UNI stands for collaboration.
Shared energy, the clashing of ideas, the exchange of experiences, and the pursuit of something that cannot be found in isolation.
SOLO stands for independence.
A personal perspective, intuition, and the courage to forge one’s own path.
UNI-SOLO is a way of working. It does not imply a single team, a single method, or a single point of view. It represents a readiness to bring together people, ideas, and expertise while leaving room for individuality.
The studio was founded in 2015, born from the union of two distinct perspectives: those of producer Karolina Śmigiel and director Jarek Wszędybył. From the very beginning, its strength lay in that dynamic tension—working together without losing one’s own voice.
Today, UNI-SOLO represents an open collaborative model. For each project, we select the people, partners, and working methods that the specific story requires. Sometimes we work together from the initial concept to the finished film. At other times, we operate independently, combining diverse skills and perspectives at various stages of production.
We are interested in artistic films that address important social issues, expand audiences, and encourage a more attentive view of the world. We believe that film is not merely an artistic work but also a tool for communication—a space for connection, the exchange of perspectives, and the raising of awareness.
Film and media education
Alongside our own productions and co-productions, we are also engaged in film and media education. We develop workshops and educational projects where film serves as a starting point for conversation, experimentation, asking questions, and viewing reality from diverse perspectives.
We create various educational formats in collaboration with organizations and institutions, including the Andrzej Wajda Film Culture Centre, the “ę” Society for Creative Initiatives, SWPS University, the Warsaw Film School, and the New Horizons Association.
We work with young people and adults, teachers, educators, cultural animators, students, activists, and seniors. We believe that everyone possesses creativity and that film allows us to tell stories about the world and ourselves.
Does our approach to film resonate with you? Get in touch with us.
Zespół
Jarosław Wszędybył
Film director, screenwriter, and producer. A graduate of the University of Opole, the University of Wrocław, and the Łódź Film School, he studied under masters of Polish documentary filmmaking such as Kazimierz Karabasz and Lidia Zonn. He has directed feature-length documentaries including Spring of Dragons (Wiosna Smoków) and The End of the World in the Valley of Tears (Koniec świata w Dolinie Łez). His films have won awards at festivals in Poland and abroad. As a producer, he worked on projects such as Arjun Talwar’s Letters from Wilcza (Listy z Wilczej), which premiered in the Berlinale’s Panorama section and was nominated for a Polish Film Award (Eagle) for Best Documentary. His work focuses on auteur cinema and personal narratives that allow contemporary social issues to be viewed from an individual, unconventional perspective. In addition to his practical work in the film industry, he teaches students at the Łódź Film School and SWPS University.
Karolina Śmigiel
Film producer, cultural project manager, and film educator. She is a board member and lead producer at UNI-SOLO Studio. She produced Spring of Dragons (dir. J. Wszędybył) and Letters from Wilcza (dir. A. Talwar)—films screened at dozens of festivals worldwide (including premieres in the Berlinale’s Panorama section) and nominated for the Polish Film Award (the Eagle). She also co-produced Out from the Shadows (dir. P. Seraudie) and End of the World in the Valley of Tears (dir. J. Wszędybył). For years, she has been active in the field of film and media education; she is the director of the LET’S DOC Documentary Film Festival for Young Audiences and the creator of the SKOK w DOK development program. Her professional background includes participation in programs such as Emerging Producers, IDFAcademy, EURODOC, and the U.S. State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).