This year Egmont invites you to meetings with authors, panels devoted to comics from a Polish publisher, publishing announcements for 2021 and a summary of the last 30 years of the company’s activity. Among the invited guests are artists who have been friends with the festival for years: Grzegorz Rosiński, the legendary creator of the Thorgal series , as well as the author of the albums Szninkiel , Zemsta hrabiego Skarbka , Western and Skarga lost Ziemies , which were released this year in a new edition, and Grażyna and Zbigniew Kasprzakowie, who will tell about the anthology of the Gods from the Aquarius Constellation. There will also be new guests, such as Bill Sienkiewicz, multiple winner of the Eisner Prize, creator, known for his very characteristic style, author of illustrations, among others. for the albums 30 dni Noc , Daredevil and Elektra Assassins . We also recommend talking to the Skalp cartoonist , RM Guera.
In addition, viewers are also invited to meetings with the authors of the BRADL series – Tobiasz Piątkowski and Marek Oleksicki, as well as the followers of the cult Kajek and Kokosz by Janusz Christy and the creators of the series Lil and Put – Maciej Kur and Piotr Bednarczyk. Noteworthy is the meeting with Bartosz Sztybor, the author of the scripts for the series Niezła draka, Drapak and Rufus, a wolf in sheep’s clothing , published by Egmont , who will talk about how to work for foreign publishers (currently he is a co-creator of The Witcherfor Dark Horse Comics). Apart from meetings with authors, it is worth listening to discussions on comics from Egmont’s portfolio. On Saturday, a panel discussion on the influence of comics on pop culture will take place on the main stage, and on Sunday, a meeting entitled “50 Shades of Harleen”. For all fans of good comics, meetings with Tomasz Kołodziejczak will also be interesting, who on Saturday will talk about publishing plans for 2021, and on Sunday summarize the 30 years of Egmont Polska. The panel devoted to nominations for the album of the year promises to be equally interesting. Among the ten titles nominated for the award, there are two albums published by Egmont: the fourth volume of the Bradl series by Marek Oleksicki and Tobiasz Piątkowski, and the fifth part of the series created by Berenika Kołomycka.The Little Fox and the Big Boar .
In addition to the meetings on the Main Stage, the Premium Zone will also be available. There will be additional recordings, including the second part of the meeting with Grażyna and Zbigniew Kasprzak and a conversation with Tomasz Kołodziejczak about the 30th anniversary of Egmont Polska. In the VOD mode, the materials will be available from the start of the festival on November 14 to November 30 this year.
PLAN OF MEETINGS WITH AUTHORS
SATURDAY, November 14
Main Stage
Nominations for the album of the year – discussion panel
Experts and at the same time representatives of the jury of this year’s competition for the best Polish comic book album discuss ten publications nominated for this award.
Conducted by: Rafał Kołsut and Łukasz Chmielewski.
Marvel and others – the influence of comics on pop culture – discussion panel
What trends and changes in pop culture have appeared thanks to Marvel? This publishing house has been with us for several generations. Tomasz Kozłowski, Dominik Pańczyk and Mateusz Papis from United States of Komiks talk about what we really owe them.
Maciej Kur and Piotr Bednarczyk – “Lil and Put” for the Fifth Time
Marcin Łuczak talks to the authors about the work on the fifth volume (Parada przyłowałów) of the comic series for audiences of all ages. Lil and Put – “freeloaders by training, idlers by profession” – wander in search of cheap meals and money, often getting into trouble. Walk !!!
Tomasz Kołodziejczak – Egmont Polska previews for 2021 The
largest comic book publisher in Poland will talk to Marcin Łuczak about the planned Egmont Polska offer for 2021 and reveal what new titles and re-releases you can expect.
Meeting with Grażyna and Zbigniew Kasprzak
This duo needs no introduction: KAS and GRAZA, illustrator and colorist in an interview with Adam Radoń. Meeting on the occasion of the premiere of the collective edition of Zbigniew Kasprzak’s first comics – “Gods from the Aquarius Constellation”. The first part of Adam Radoń’s conversation with Polish classics.
SUNDAY November 15
Main Stage
50 Shades of Harleen – discussion panel
Joker’s helper has gone through several incarnations. Does he still only live in its shadow? Dominik Pańczyk and Piotr Jackowski from the United States of Komiks will present some of the numerous scenes from the former psychiatrist from Arkham hospital – Harleen Frances Quinzel, a well-known antagonist from DC Comics publishing houses.
Maciej Kur and Piotr Bednarczyk – Another volume of Kajka i Kokosz
Almost thirty years after the premiere of the last comic book by Janusz Christ, Kajko and Kokosz have returned. Marcin Łuczak talks about the adventures of brave warriors with a screenwriter and colourist, continuators of the cult series by Janusz Christa.
Bill Sienkiewicz – Comics like plasticine [PL / EN]
For the first time at MFKiG: the American artist, the legendary Bill Sienkiewicz, talks about one of the most flexible media in the world – comics. Bartek Czartoryski spoke to the creator of the cult Elektra: Assassin for Frank Miller’s script.
RM Guera – Art cannot be told [PL / EN] In an interview with Bartek Czartoryski, the cartoonist Skalp and the Cursed talks about creativity that defies definitions.
Bartosz Sztybor – Screenwriter Abroad
The author tells Marcin Łuczak about working for foreign publishers.
Marek Oleksicki and Tobiasz Piątkowski – “Bradl” for the fifth time
Dynamic action, dangerous games, dark headquarters of secret organizations and extraordinary heroes ready to risk their lives for their homeland. Marcin Łuczak talks to the authors of the popular historical series based on the fate of a Polish spy.
Tomasz Kołodziejczak – 30 years of Egmont on the Vistula River
Egmont Polska is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. If you want to know how it all began, where the name Egmont came from and how Tomasz Kołodziejczak came to this company, watch this meeting. Marcin Łuczak talks to the head of the Comics World Club about the three decades of Egmont in Poland.
Grzegorz Rosiński – In Thorgal’s studio
A visit to the studio of Grzegorz Rosiński. Adam Radoń talks to a longtime friend of the Festival, well-known to all its regulars. What will the cartoonist of the cult series “Thorgal”, “Szninkiel” and “Zemsta count Skarbek” have to say this time? See for yourself!
Information on the meeting hours will be updated on an ongoing basis on the festival organizer’s website. You can find them at this link .
The International Festival of Comics and Games is the largest event of this type in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe. The last edition of the festival at the Expo-Łódź hall in Łódź was visited by over 20,000 people.
