KFF INDUSTRY: NAGRODA POLISH DOCS PRO AWARD FOR "TRANS MOM" BY MARIA WIDER
At the 66th Kraków Film Festival, which has just come to a close, industry awards – Animated in Poland and Doc Lab Poland – were also presented to projects showcased during the pitching sessions
Polish and Ukrainian projects that took part in Docs to Start and Docs to Go were awarded a total of 17 prizes. One of these is the Polish Docs PRO Special Mention, which went to the project ‘Trans Mom’ directed by Maria Wider and produced by Marta Dużbabel / Pinot Films.
The Polish Docs PRO Special Mention provides support for international promotion and an invitation to one of the international documentary industry events.
"Trans Mom" is an intimate portrait of three women whose lives are turned upside downwhen their children reveal their transgender identities. Each woman follows a differentpath, yet all are confronted with the same challenge: how to let go of the carefullynurtured image of a child that no longer exists, and fully embrace the child as theytruly are. The protagonists represent different attitudes and lived experiences.
The film should be delivered by the end of 2027.