Writer and copywriter

Olaf Leśniak

Writer and copywriter

Available to hire

Writer and copywriter

Language

English
Fluent
Polish
Fluent

Work Experience

Narrative Writer
October 1, 2025 - Present
Narrative writing responsibilities for entertainment projects.
Creative Copywriter at Techland
February 14, 2022 - February 28, 2026
Dying Light franchise
Script / Editing / Video Game Journalism (YouTube / Games)
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Scriptwriting, editing, and video game journalism including analysis (Spider-Man PS4).
Language Consultant
July 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Language consulting (native English).
Video Editor / Director / Screenwriter (Animated short) at Graffiti Film
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Directed, produced, and wrote an animated short film and served as screenwriter and editor for the project.
Film Distribution Director's Assistant at Rafael Film
August 1, 2020 - Present
Assisted film distribution operations for the Kraków-based company.
Intern / Production Manager at ONYXX Studio
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Production management and internship responsibilities; Mazda-sponsored YouTube content.
Production Assistant at Exa Studio
December 1, 2019 - Present
Production assistant work for 'Spots studio spot
Producer's intern / Production Manager at TVS
August 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Assistant/intern role supporting production operations.
Assistant Location Intern at Silesia Film Commission
June 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Internship supporting location-related work with the Silesia Film Commission.
Producer / Screenwriter / Script Supervisor / Production Assistant at ŻYCIE (short film project)
May 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Screenwriting, script supervision, production assistant work and translation (EN subtitles) for the project.
Second Production Manager and Set Manager at Walls Have Ears (short film)
May 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Second production manager and set manager for the short film 'Walls Have Ears'.
Student Film at AMA Film Academy
May 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Student film production role in film academy projects.
Producion manager / Production role (Film)
October 1, 2018 - March 1, 2023
Student film production roles including production manager, script supervision, associate producer, and production assistant.
Film Critic / Journalist / Columnist at Movie Babble / Movie babble reviews.com
May 1, 2018 - November 1, 2019
Film criticism and journalism including columns/reviews.
Music / Acting education at Victoria School of Arts
November 1, 2014 - March 1, 2015
Participated in musical education and related programs.

Education

Master's Degree (Film & TV Production) at Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023
Bachelor's Degree (Film & TV Production) at Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School
October 1, 2018 - October 1, 2021
High school education at Błessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Catholic School Complex
December 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018
Certificate (Acting and theatre program - Level 1) at New Jersey Dramatic School of Arts
September 1, 2016 - May 1, 2017
Acting and theatre program certificate at Victoria School of Arts in Edmonton, Canada
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2015
at Victoria School of Arts
November 1, 2015 - March 1, 2015

Qualifications

C1 Level Certification Exam
May 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Screenwriting course (led by Agnieszka Kruk, Screenwriter of Academy of Mr. Kleks)
April 1, 2024 - July 28, 2026
Quest Design Mentoring Program (led by Patryk Żątek)
November 1, 2025 - July 28, 2026
Producer's Seminar – Innovative Methods of Financing Film Production
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Screenwriting course (C1 level ongoing)
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
Driver's License
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Professional Services, Other