Maciej Całka

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Director of Photography based in Warsaw.
Całka shot films across Arctic storms, Saharan heat, the length of the Panamericana — driving cars better suited for museums than expeditions. He's drawn to stories pushing past comfort and borders, but just as comfortable on a studio stage or city street.
His path into cinematography began with still photography and grew hands-on working as an electrician and focus puller. Whether shooting drama, documentary, or advertising, Całka approaches each project with the same commitment: a well-prepared workflow rooted in emotion and story.

Personal

Nationality
Polish
Languages
English: native
Polish: native
Russian: basic
Spanish: basic
Professions
Director of photography, Camera operator
Associations
Polish Filmmakers Association
Preferred working area

Worldwide.

Experience & skills

Education

Master’s degree - law. Wajda School. Courses at Harvard, Jagiellonian, Katowice Film School - Silesian University.

Experience abroad
Azerbaijan, Belgium, Russian Federation, Spain, Iran, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, Lithuania, Morocco, Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, United States, Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Panama, Honduras, Costa Rica, Norway, Sweden, Finland
Licenses
Car class, Electrical skills for designated activities, Sport boat driving licence within under sail
Special skills

Climber, inland skipper with sea experience, certified electric, /truck/driver with oldtimer vehicle experience, firearm safety experience.

Own equipment

Red Komodo-X. Camera and light package list available on request.

Further references

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