ZAMEK Culture Centre

The project is based on four main pillars:

1. Accessible, regular screenings and film events
The foundation of the project consists of regular screenings held under the programs "Open Cinema," "Cinema Without Barriers – Polish Edition," and "Cinema Without Barriers." All films are adapted to the needs of people with visual and hearing disabilities (audio description, subtitles, and Polish Sign Language). An extension of this idea is the "Cinema Without Barriers Review" and "Cinema Without Barriers on the Road," which brings accessible culture to smaller towns in the Wielkopolska region.

Check out the Cinema without Barriers in Poznań programLearn more about Cinema without Barriers on the road

2. Expert industry Forum
Forum Without Barriers. On Accessible Cinema, the first edition of which was held in 2024, is a recurring conference entirely dedicated to accessibility in cinematography. The event has become a key meeting point for film industry representatives from all over Europe, serving as a platform for exchanging knowledge and building systemic solutions for the industry.

Learn more about Forum without Barriers

3. International activities
Through the "Cinema Without Barriers" project (funded by the Creative Europe MEDIA program), CK ZAMEK acts as the leader of an international consortium. In addition to Kino Pałacowe, the participants include: TISZApART Mozi from Hungary, Cinema Elvire Popesco from Romania, Kulturni dom Cerknica from Slovenia, and Kino Lumière from Slovakia. The aim of this cooperation is to exchange knowledge and experience between film institutions in Central and Eastern Europe.

4. Research and Publications
As part of our activities, we conduct research on audience needs and create practical "Accessible Cinema Toolbox" – bilingual guides for cinemas and cultural institutions that want to become more open and inclusive.

Check out our publications

5. Industry visibility and awards
The high substantive quality and innovativeness of the project have been recognized many times.

Awards and Recognitions:
    •    Nomination for Zero Project Arts Award 2026
    •    SWITCH into Universal Design 2025 – Honorable Mention
    •    European Diversity Award – Community Project of the Year
    •    Polish Film Institute Award – Film Event of the Year (2024 and 2023)
    •    Arthouse Cinema Association (SKS) Award – Education Category 2023
    •    First Prize in the IDOL Competition (Chance for the Blind Foundation) 2023

Furthermore, representatives of Cinema Without Barriers participate in numerous conferences and industry meetings both in Poland and abroad.

ZAMEK Culture Center / Poland

Cinema without Barriers Leader
(Communication, project development, and partnerships)
Joanna Stankiewicz
j.stankiewicz@ckzamek.pl
+48 608 437 377

Program and Film Accessibility Coordinator:
Maria Trzeciak
m.trzeciak@ckzamek.pl
+48 506 491 302

Head of the Social Programs Department:
Ewelina Banaszek
e.banaszek@ckzamek.pl

Cinema Elvire Popesco / Romania

• Mélanie Martini
• Film Accessibility Coordinator 
Ligia Soare
ligiasoare@gmail.com

Kino Lumière / Slovakia
• Cinema manager
Zita Hosszúová
zita.hosszuova@gmail.com
+421 911 208 452
• Cinema Without Barriers - Slovakia, Project Manager 
Michaela Kolláriková
miska.kollarikova@gmail.com
+421 948 099 944

Kulturni dom Cerknica / Slovenia
• Programme Coordinator, Project Development
Gregor Janežič
gregor@kd-cerknica.si
+386 51219773
• Program and Film Accessibility Coordinator
Sara Šabec
kinobrezovir@kd-cerknica.si 
+386 41889001

TISZApART Mozi / Hungary
• Cinema Director
Éva Demeter
office@tiszamozi.hu
+36 70 222 31 00

We are aware that navigating the Zamek space is not easy. 
The historic nature of the building, its numerous corridors, and architectural obstacles may make it difficult for you to reach our events. 
Below, you will find room descriptions, access routes, and additional information to help you find your way. 
If you need further assistance, please let us know – we are here for you.

The Zamek Accessibility Team works constantly to improve the accessibility of the building itself as well as our events. 
If you need additional support or would like to get in touch, we are at your disposal.

The team consists of: Ewelina Banaszek, Dominika Grzelak, Karolina Krychowska, Agata Miatkowska-Gołdyn, Anna Pawłowska, Anna Rudawska, and Aneta Waszak.

Contact: dostepnosc@ckzamek.pl
Information Point: +48 510 022 835

To find out more, click the link below:

Accessibility in ZAMEK CC

(Please note: not all information on the website has been translated into English. If you have any questions, please contact the Accessibility Team.)

Colorful graphic featuring text in Polish and English that reads “Cinema without Barriers.” Accessibility icons: sign language interpretation, closed captions, wheelchair accessibility, audio description, and a hearing loop.