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Andrzej Mellin (born October 7, 1950) is a distinguished Professor at the National Film School in Łódź, Poland, where he has served as a teacher and influential figure in Polish cinema education since graduating from the institution's Directing Department in 1978. He held the position of Dean of the Directing Department during two separate periods (1990-1993 and 2002-2008), demonstrating his significant leadership role within the institution.
Mellin's research and professional interests span film directing, screenwriting, cinematic narrative structure, and Polish cinema. His extensive work as a script consultant and pedagogical supervisor on hundreds of student films demonstrates his commitment to developing the next generation of filmmakers. His expertise covers dramatic structure, visual storytelling techniques, and narrative development in both short and feature-length productions.
His recent filmography shows consistent activity through 2025, with a focus on script consultation for both student etudes and professional feature films. The breadth of his work demonstrates expertise across multiple film genres and production contexts, from intimate student projects to international co-productions.
- Bronze Cross of Merit (1983/1998)
- Golden Cross of Merit (2013)
- CILECT Teaching Award (2016)
- Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta (2024)
Mellin has provided pedagogical supervision and script consultation for hundreds of student films throughout his career, shaping generations of Polish filmmakers. His approach combines technical expertise in cinematic language with deep understanding of dramatic structure, making him one of Poland's most respected film educators. He has also contributed to numerous feature films as a script doctor and consultant.
As a member of the Polish Film Academy, Mellin remains actively engaged in the broader Polish film community, bridging the gap between academic film education and professional film production.