Karolina Socha-Kalinowska
Head of International Relations, Telewizja Polska , Poland

Karolina has over 18 years of experience in public media service. She began her career at the Polish public service broadcaster Telewizja Polska (TVP) in 2006, working in the International Affairs Department and Trade. For five years, she was Head of International Relations, where she was responsible for presenting TVP’s films in competitions at international film festivals worldwide, managing institutional relations, overseeing program exchanges and co-productions, and coordinating with all TVP departments regarding their participation in international projects.

She currently serves as Head of the Heart of Europe TV Festival & Forum – a flagship TVP’s event promoting Central and Eastern European creativity and diversity – where she fosters regional co-productions and collaboration.

Karolina has actively participated in national and international cultural events such as the Berlin International Film Festival, EFM Market, Cannes Film Festival, Marché du Film, International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, Shanghai TV Film Festival, and TRT Award. She is also a juror for prestigious international competitions, including Prix Italia, the International Emmy Awards, and Rose d’Or.