Wojtek Rytel

director of photography

commercials/shorts/documentaries/music videos

“My greatest dream film wise is to make someone feel something while watching my work and not only be impressed with what we did visually. That’s probably why I observe natural light so much and usually try to maintain human perspective while lining up shots. This way someone, hopefully, can relate his own experience to what we’ve created.”

Born in Warsaw in 1984, Wojtek pursued studies in photography and sociology before enrolling in film school. This foundation in human-focused disciplines is evident in his work, where a deep sense of curiosity about people remains a defining characteristic.

Graduating with merit from the Cinematography Department of the Łódź Film School in 2013, he quickly established himself as a cinematographer, working on both feature films and commercial productions. His extensive portfolio includes over 130 television commercials, as well as numerous short films and documentaries.

Beyond his humanistic background, Wojtek’s visual style is deeply influenced by nature and natural light, resulting in a harmonious and refined aesthetic. A true outdoor enthusiast, he enjoys activities such as mountaineering and motocross, which further inspire his creative vision.

In his approach to cinematography, Wojtek believes that each project tells a unique story, requiring a fresh perspective and an inventive mindset. His process begins with an in-depth exploration of the narrative, ensuring he is fully immersed from the very start to develop a distinctive visual language for every project.

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Ewa Chodakowska

director: Alvaro Colom
dop: Wojtek Rytel
production co: Warsaw Creatives

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Hunter

directors: Marysia Mastalerz / Wojtek Rytel
dop: Wojtek Rytel
production co: Visual Crafters

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Hunter

directors: Marysia Mastalerz / Wojtek Rytel
dop: Wojtek Rytel
production co: Visual Crafters

MBANK

Biblioteka

director: Maciek Kowalczuk
dop: Wojtek Rytel
agency: BBDO
production company: Flota Filmowa

MBANK

Restauracja

director: Maciek Kowalczuk
dop: Wojtek Rytel
agency: BBDO
production company: Flota Filmowa

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Sprandi

director: Monika Kmita
dop: Wojtek Rytel
agency creative: Marysia Mastalerz
production company:Warsaw Creatives

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Sprandi Girls

director: Monika Kmita
dop: Wojtek Rytel
agency creative: Marysia Mastalerz
production company: Warsaw Creatives

OLX

Mann

director: Maciek Kowalczuk
dop: Wojtek Rytel
agency: DDB
production company: Lucky Luciano

ALLEGRO

Bieżnia

director: Maciek Kowalczuk
dop: Wojtek Rytel
agency: BARDZO
production company: MOON

NATIONALE NEDERLANDEN

Taniec

director: Maciek Kowalczuk
dop: Wojtek Rytel
agency: DDB
production company: CutCut

ALLEGRO

Rower

director: Maciek Kowalczuk
dop: Wojtek Rytel
agency: Bardzo
production company: MOON

ALLEGRO

Trampoline

director: Maciek Kowalczuk
dop: Wojtek Rytel
agency: BARDZO
production company: MOON

DELIO

director: Filip Zaluska
dop: Wojtek Rytel
agency: 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT
production company: F25

YETI

director / dop: Wojtek Rytel

MINISTERSTWO FINANSÓW

director: Maciek Kowalczuk
dop: Wojtek Rytel
agency: Brain
production company: Film Produkcja

BIEDRONKA

Italy

director: Martyna Iwańska
dop: Wojtek Rytel
production company: OTO

VIFON

director: Maciek Kowalczuk
dop: Wojtek Rytel
agency: PZL
production company: F25

BEFORE PASSING

Short

director: Bianca Lucas
dop: Wojtek Rytel
production: Matylda-Zoe Szmidt, Bianca Lucas 2013

WE LOST OUR MEMORIES

written and directed by: Bianca Lucas
dop: Wojtek Rytel
producer: Film.factory and Gutek Film
Poland / Bosnia and Herzegovina 2015

DOMOWE ROZRYWKI

TV Series

director: Kristoffer Russ
dop: Wojtek Rytel
production: Lulu

THE INITIATED

director: Maciek Kowalczuk
dop: Wojtek Rytel
production company: Film Produkcja