The Krakow Film Festival is one of Europe's oldest and most recognized film events, dedicated to documentary, animated, and short fiction films. Held annually in Krakow, Poland, it features several competitive sections, including international competitions for documentary, short, and music documentary films, as well as a national competition. The festival is accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF) and qualifies films for consideration for the Academy Awards and European Film Awards. Over its history, many esteemed filmmakers, such as Krzysztof Kieślowski and Zbigniew Rybczyński, have launched their careers at the festival.