About
Tomasz Samosionek is a Polish cinematographer and professor of film arts born on August 19, 1958 in Łódź. He graduated from the Faculty of Chemistry at Lodz University of Technology in 1981 and later from the Cinematography Department of the National Film, Television and Theatre School in Łódź in 1985. In 2018, he was awarded the academic title of professor of film arts. He has maintained a prolific career spanning over four decades, primarily working in documentary filmmaking while also venturing into film direction, screenwriting, and editing.
Professor Samosionek's research and creative interests focus on documentary filmmaking, cinematography, visual storytelling, and Polish cinema history. His work demonstrates a particular dedication to capturing historical moments, social issues, and personal narratives through the lens of documentary cinema. His expertise spans both traditional documentary techniques and dramatized documentary formats, showing versatility in visual storytelling approaches.
His recent filmography demonstrates continued active engagement in the field, with notable projects including 'TWO FLAGS' (2023), 'MIECZYSŁAW JAHODA. THE CONJURIST FROM KRAKOW' (2022), and 'STAN WOJENNY. NIE BYLIŚMY SAMI' (2021). These works reflect his ongoing interest in Polish history, cultural figures, and social documentation.
Among his professional accomplishments, Samosionek has received several prestigious awards including the 'Brązowa Szabla' at the International Historical and Military Films Festival in Warsaw for 'MARCOWA GRA' (2017), the Łódź University of the Third Age Award for 'PA, KOCHANIE' (2016), and the Judaica Foundation Award for 'SARID' (2007).
Throughout his career, Professor Samosionek has served as cinematographer, director, consultant, and co-producer on numerous documentary and feature films. His work at the National Film, Television and Theatre School in Łódź has undoubtedly influenced generations of Polish filmmakers, though specific details about his students are not documented in the available information.