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Paweł Sitkiewicz is an Associate Professor at the Department of Film and Media within the Institute of Culture Studies, Faculty of Languages, University of Gdańsk. Appointed professor UG in 2014, he has held significant academic roles including vice-dean for education (2016-2020) and coordinator of Erasmus+ programs (2011-2012), while currently serving as scientific advisor for the student Film Studies Club.
His academic journey began with a Master's in Polish Philology from UG (2004), followed by a PhD in Film Studies (2007) and habilitation (2013) based on his seminal work 'Polish School of Animation'.
- MA Polish Philology, University of Gdańsk (2004)
- PhD in Film Studies, UG Faculty of Philology and History (2007)
- Habilitation, UG Faculty of Philology (2013)
Sitkiewicz's research centers on animation history with particular emphasis on Polish animation, interwar mass culture, and silent cinema. His work explores cinema as social practice (movie-going), experimental film techniques, and intermedial connections between film, literature, and visual arts. He has pioneered studies on pre-war Polish animation, Disney's reception in Poland, and the cultural history of comics, often contextualizing these within broader European frameworks.
Key research pillars: Historical analysis of animation techniques, Cultural reception of cinema, Interwar visual culture, Comics historiography.
His publication portfolio reveals a consistent focus on historical and cultural dimensions of film and animation, with recurring themes of Polish cinematic identity, technological transitions (e.g., digital revolution's impact on animation), and cross-media influences. The works demonstrate deep engagement with primary sources from interwar Poland while connecting to contemporary theoretical frameworks in film studies.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Nominations for Bolesław Michałek Award (2010, 2012)
- Distinction in UG 'Teacher of the Year' competition (2016)
- Finalist for Gdynia Literary Award (2020)
- Finalist for Warsaw Literary Award (2020)
- UG Rector's First Degree Award (2020)
As an academic mentor, Sitkiewicz supervised the Film Studies Student Club for nine years (2007-2016). His grant leadership includes Erasmus+ coordination, National Classification Frameworks development, and EU-funded ProUG project management (2018-2020), alongside contributions to UG's e-learning initiatives (2016-2020). These projects focused on educational innovation and institutional development within humanities.
He maintains active roles in the Polish Society for Film and Media Studies, Literary Society of Adam Mickiewicz, and serves on editorial boards for 'Panoptikum' and 'Zeszyty Komiksowe'. His participation in the 'Anatomia Fantastyki' Scientific Council and comics studies forums demonstrates commitment to interdisciplinary dialogue between film, animation, and graphic narrative communities.
