With deep sorrow we inform, that on the 18th of January 2012, at the age of 82, Jadwiga Kedzierzawska, script writer and director of both feature and documentary  films passed away.

She was a graduate of Polish Film School based in Lodz, cooperated with Se-ma-for studio since 1959, where she realized most of her films. Her films, including live action series "Tomek i Pies", "Z przygodą na ty", "Ucieczka-wycieczka" and "Rozalka Olaboga" as well as feature film "Chciałbym się zgubić..." were mostly aimed at children and youth audience. She was honoured with many awards at both Polish and international festivals, such as: FF in Venice (Brown Lion), FF in Teheran, FF in Tampere, FF in Cork, FF in Krakow (Silver Hobby-Horse), FF in Poznan (Golden and Silver Goats), as well as distinctions of City of Lodz, Golden Cross of Merit and Medal of the National Education Commission. Her daughter, Dorota Kedzierzawska continues a family tradition in film making.