The scale and professionalism of this event have made it the most influential film institution in Poland. Gender parity in the main competition sets a new standard for all other festivals in Poland and Eastern Europe. (…) Personally, as a Polish filmmaker, I am delighted that such a stylish, professional, well-reviewed, and "cool" film event exists in our country.
Paweł Pawlikowski, juror in the 2020 MDAG Main Competition, winner of an Oscar® for "Ida"
