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Meet the new head of Young Horizons Industry
We kicked off 2026 with big changes in the structure of the Young Horizons Industry team. At the beginning of February, Zofia Horszczaruk, who has been involved in industry programmes for over 7 years, is starting a new chapter in her life.
We would like to thank Zofia for the knowledge, experience and heart she has brought to the Young Horizons Industry. It has been a wonderful adventure and an honour to work together. We are keeping our fingers crossed for Zofia. We are certain to see her again somewhere on the road!
At the same time, we are delighted to introduce Anna E. Dziedzic, who will be taking over the industry projects. We have had the pleasure to work with Anna multiple times at the forum. She knows the event inside out and is aware of the challenges faced by the film industry.
We are confident that under her leadership, the Young Horizons Industry forum and Young Horizons Lab script development workshop will continue to support the film industry and promote the development of projects for kids and youth.
Zofia Horszczaruk:
I have been involved with Young Horizons Industry since its second edition. I strongly feel that during this time, Young Horizons Industry has consistently developed as one of the key international industry events dedicated to cinema for young audiences. Over the years, together with the team, I have co-created a platform which, in parallel with the forum, also supports filmmakers locally and internationally in the development of their projects, including through numerous editions of screenplay development workshops and individual project consultations.
The last few years have been a time of intense professional development, trust, and close cooperation with an exceptional team for me. It is with great satisfaction and a sense of continuity that I am now handing over the project to Anna. Her many years of diverse experience in the film industry as well as our previous collaboration in many fields provide a solid foundation for the further development of Young Horizons Industry and the opening of the project to new perspectives.
Get to know Anna E. Dziedzic, the new Head of Young Horizons Industry
Anna E. Dziedzic is an audiovisual market expert with 18 years of experience in project management, communication, and PR within the film industry. She combines in-depth knowledge of film production, financing, and distribution with practical experience in building the image and visibility of institutions and brands in the creative sector. She has an excellent understanding of the Polish and European audiovisual markets and extensive experience in international cooperation.
Most recently, she worked as a Project Manager at Crew United, a European networking platform for film professionals, where she was responsible for the company’s development on the Polish market. Previously, she served as PR and New Business Manager at the Warsaw-based post-production studio Fixafilm. From 2014 to 2020, she was affiliated with Film Commission Poland, focusing on the international promotion of the Polish film industry. She has also worked for the Krakow Film Festival (2008–2016), the Polish Producers Alliance (2008–2011), and Alvernia Studios (2011–2012).