Marek Dawid

“I am totally interested in human beings. On my path, I am exploring human nature and emotions.” 

Focus

Marek Dawid – film director and cinematographer, passionate about emotional storytelling and human nature. His work spans commercials, documentaries, and music videos, always marked by a strong visual style and authentic performances.

Emotional storyteller with a strong visual background. Known for his unique ability to work with both professional actors and non-professionals, helping them deliver authentic, deeply moving performances. Passionate about exploring human emotions and nature, with significant involvement in documentary projects.

Currently specializes in cars and sports commercials, bringing a distinctive mix of actor-focused direction and emotional storytelling into these categories.

“I am totally interested in human beings. On my path, I explore human nature and emotions.”

Awards

• Best Director – Crackfilm Advertising Festival
• Best Director – KTR Advertising Festival
• Best Cinematography – KTR Advertising Festival
• Effie Award
• Clio Awards – nomination
• Best Directing – Public Campaign Awards
• Best Director & Cinematography – Yach Music Video Festival

Clients

Merrill Lynch, Lexus Asia, HBO, Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, Orange, Heineken.

Worked With

Mads Mikkelsen, Jon Bon Jovi, Robert Lewandowski, Robert Kubica, Jerzy Skolimowski, Joanna Kulig, Marcin Dorociński.

As Judge

• Multiannual judge – KTR Advertising Festival
• Jury member – Social Campaign Film Festival
• Lecturer – film and media schools

Path

• Cinematography – Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School, Katowice
• Acting – Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, New York
• Literature Critique – Polish Academy of Sciences

https://marekdawid.com/