Rafael Kapelinski is a multifaceted and accomplished film director and story development specialist with a truly international scope and impact.
His remarkable feature film, "Butterfly Kisses", has achieved outstanding recognition, garnering the prestigious Crystal Bear at the esteemed 2017 International Film Festival in Berlin.
Moreover, "Butterfly Kisses" has also been long-listed for the British Independent Film Award for Directing, a testament to its exceptional quality and Kapelinski's exceptional skill as a director.
With his extensive experience and impressive credentials, Rafael Kapelinski is undoubtedly a leading figure in the world of film, and his work continues to captivate audiences and inspire fellow creatives around the globe.
Rafael's educational journey has been marked by a rigorous pursuit of cinematic excellence, with his academic trajectory taking him to some of the world's most prestigious film institutions, where he has had the opportunity to hone his craft under the guidance of industry experts.
His first stop was the National Film and Television School in Beaconsfield, UK, a renowned institution that has produced some of the most talented filmmakers in the industry. From there, he made his way to The London Film School in London, UK, where he continued to refine his skills and develop his unique vision.
Rafael's next destination was The Andrzej Wajda Master School of Film Directing in Warsaw, Poland, a prestigious institution that has a long history of producing innovative and critically acclaimed filmmakers. He then traveled to the United States, where he enrolled at The University of Washington in Seattle, USA, and later at Columbia University in New York, USA.
Finally, he concluded his academic journey at Nicholas Copernicus University in Torun, Poland, where he had the opportunity to learn from some of the best minds in the industry and develop his skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rafael has been fortunate enough to participate in a plethora of media-sponsored screenplay development workshops, offering a wealth of opportunities for growth and refinement of his writing skills.
Rafael's remarkable professional trajectory has been marked by a plethora of notable accomplishments, with his short film "Emily Cries" garnering widespread recognition and multiple prestigious international awards. Furthermore, his feature project "Up On The Roof" secured the highly coveted Cinefondation Residence Award at the esteemed Cannes Film Festival, a testament to his exceptional skill and artistry. Additionally, his short film "To Bury The Horse" demonstrated his exceptional talent and craftsmanship, being selected as a finalist in the 2011 Bosch Stiftung Competition, a competition that attracts the most talented and innovative filmmakers from around the world.
Rafael has a diverse range of professional experience, having also served as a script supervisor on Nina Gantz's acclaimed short animation "Edmond", which has garnered an impressive tally of over fifty international awards, cementing its status as a standout in the world of animation.
Rafael is actively engaged in the pre-production phase of a forthcoming collaborative project, "Budapest Diaries", which is being jointly developed with the esteemed Polish Film Institute, alongside the esteemed production companies, Domino Films and Filmfabriq.
Rafael, a talented and ambitious individual, has garnered widespread recognition in the film industry through his exceptional directing abilities and pioneering narrative techniques, courtesy of his representation by the esteemed agency Match & Spark.
