About

About the Polish Connection

Welcome to the Polish connection – Polish films in the UK.

OFFICIALLY ENDORSED BY THE POLISH FILM INSTITUTE AND THE POLISH CULTURAL INSTITUTEThe PolishConnection is a unique online guide to the world of Polish cinema, covering all film eventshappening in the UK&Ireland as well as in Poland. It is also the only cultural project of its type to besupported by an established UK distribution company with a successful track record in organising filmevents, Dogwoof Limited.

Our readers are mostly Poles living in the UK&Ireland (estimated at 85%), whose number according to thelatest figures from the Home Office may amount to 750,000, as well as British citizens and representativesof other nationalities.So what does the site offer?

 A bilingual service in both Polish and English

 Numerous competitions, both on the website and exclusive to subscribers through the newsletter

 Outreach to an extensive database of Polish churches, organisations, restaurants, companies and local businesses

 6,000 subscribers to the monthly newsletter, this amount growing by approximately 500 every month

 Top ranking in the Google search engine

 Exclusive regular interviews with actors and filmmakers from the Polish film industry

 Up-to-the-minute news from the Polish film scene, including onset from the latest films

 Constantly updated list of ALL Polish film screenings nationwide (with venue details)

 The very latest information on Polish films playing at international film festivals

 Trailers from all the latest Polish films

 Information on other Polish art and cultural events

 Co-operation and cross -promotion with numerous other Polish community -oriented websites, press publications and organisations

Background

The Polish Connection has been organising exclusive film events and services in the UK&Ireland since it was started in May 2007, including:

Exclusive Polish film premieres with the participation of high-profile actors and/or producers

The nationwide distribution of Polish films in both the UK&Ireland including: Testosterone (which was sponsored by Wodka Wyborowa ) , My Nikifor , We’re All Christs , Wedding (whichwas sponsored by Moneygram), Hope , and Extras

The simultaneous release of Polish films in both the UK&Ireland and Poland, most notablyMidnight Talks / Rozmowy Nocą in February 2008

A regular, up-to-date feed of information on Polish cinema via The Polish Connection website

Sponsorship Opportunities

By working with The Polish Connection you have a unique opportunity to support the booming Polish cinema industry through innovative branding opportunities.You can sponsor our exclusive film events and services in the UK&Ireland, always tailored to your needs, and reach a wide demographic as a result. Services we can offer include:

Sourcing the latest Polish films and organising screenings to your needs, rangingfrom big branded premieres to private, exclusive screenings

Exclusiveonline competitions sponsored by your brand

Presenceonour monthly newsletter

Brandingonprint promotional materials andonline activities, such as The Polish Connection website,Facebook, MySpace etc

Advertising opportunities

1. Homepage advertorial for your brand, linking through to specific page of your own content

2. Online banners

3. Skyscraper adverts in our monthly newsletter , which can be combined with advertorial

To discuss advertising rates and any other opportunities, please contact:

Head of Marketing

THE POLISH CONNECTION

Studio 311,
Panther House
38 Mount Pleasant
London WC1X 0AN
Tel: +44 020 7833 3599
Fax: +44 020 7900 3270
Email: info@thepolishconnection.co.uk