Hi, I’m Diana Szczotka, a director, screenwriter and photographer. I studied at the Gdynia Film School and the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź, and I create award-winning short films and music videos that travel to international festivals. My work explores socially engaged themes, inviting dialogue and reflection. I strive to tell human-centered stories with empathy, precision, and a collaborative approach on set, blending cinematic storytelling with strong visual photography.…

Diana Szczotka

Hi, I’m Diana Szczotka, a director, screenwriter and photographer. I studied at the Gdynia Film School and the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź, and I create award-winning short films and music videos that travel to international festivals. My work explores socially engaged themes, inviting dialogue and reflection. I strive to tell human-centered stories with empathy, precision, and a collaborative approach on set, blending cinematic storytelling with strong visual photography.…

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Hi, I’m Diana Szczotka, a director, screenwriter and photographer. I studied at the Gdynia Film School and the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź, and I create award-winning short films and music videos that travel to international festivals. My work explores socially engaged themes, inviting dialogue and reflection.

I strive to tell human-centered stories with empathy, precision, and a collaborative approach on set, blending cinematic storytelling with strong visual photography.

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Language

Polish
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Director / Screenwriter / Sound Designer at Cześć, jestem Czarek! (Documentary)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Directed and co-wrote a 28-minute documentary, overseeing sound design and creative direction across production phases.
Director / Screenwriter / Production Manager at RASTAcid – Kuxon (Music Video)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Directed and co-wrote the music video, coordinating production logistics and creative execution.
Director / Screenwriter / Cinematography / Editing / Production at Nowy Stan – Mateusz Frańczak (Music Video)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Directed, wrote, shot and edited the music video; managed production workflow and delivery.
Director / Screenwriter / Cinematography / Sound at Przystań/Haven (Documentary)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Directed and co-wrote the documentary; contributed cinematography and sound design.
Director / Screenwriter / Editor at Transgresja/Transgression (Fiction short)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Directed, wrote and edited the 24’44” fiction short.
Director / Screenwriter at Znaki – Projekt Leśmian (Music video)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Directed and wrote the music video.
Director / Screenwriter at Dno – Monika Bubniak (Music video)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Directed and wrote the music video.

Education

Film Directing at Gdynia Film School
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Photography at Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Art High School at W. Gerson Secondary School of Fine Arts, Warsaw
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment