Juliusz Machulski

Film director, script writer and actor. Born in Olsztyn, Poland, in 1955. In 1978 graduated from the Lodz Film Academy. 1984-85 studied in Cal Arts, Valencia, California. Winner of the Stanislaw Wyspianski Award for Young Artists 1985, and a number of festival honours. Since 1988 artistic manager of the Zebra Film Productions. His filmography includes the following: _Do It Yourself_ (Zrob to sam, 1978, documentary); _Direct Connection_ (Bezposrednie polaczenie, 1979, TV film); _Va Banque_ (Va Bank, 1981), awarded Bronze Lions in Gdansk, Golden Eagle in Manila, Grand Prix in Vevey 1982, prize for debut in Karlovy Vary 1982, Grand Prix Marseille 1983; _Sexmission_ (Sexmisja, 1983), awarded Silver Lions in Gdansk; _Va Banque II or Revenge_ (Va Bank II czyli riposta, 1984), awarded audience prize in Gdansk 1985; _Kingsize_ (Kingsajz, 1987), awarded special jury prize in Avoriaz 1989; _Deja Vu_ (Deja vu, 1989, pol-ussr prod.); _VIP_ (VIP, 1991, pol-fr. prod.); _Squadron_ (Szwadron, 1993, pol.-ukr.-fr.-belg. prod.)