Pixie: The New Beginning

Krzysztof
Komander

Krzysztof Komander is a director, screenwriter, and editor, and a graduate of the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School in Katowice. He is a member of the European Film Academy and the Polish Film Academy. His family film Pixie: The New Beginning premiered at Locarno Kids Screenings, and he is currently developing its sequel, Pixie: The Brotherhood of Moss, as well as the feature project Hotel Korene, written by Kinga Krzemińska. In 2023, he directed the UNICEF campaign Timeless, the miniseries Identity, and the social campaign Not Indifferent. Earlier, he created an Effie Award-winning campaign for Bracia Sadownicy. He also writes and directs radio plays. As an editor, he works across feature films, documentaries, and TV theatre. He was nominated for the Polish Film Awards (Eagles) for The Wedding and Home Sweet Home, and for the Czech Lions for Girl America. In 2025, he received an award at the “Two Theaters” Festival for editing the TV play Guilty.

After her mother’s death, 11-year-old Hanka continues to believe in woodland pixies, even though it makes her the target of ridicule. In a new town, she befriends an outsider named Michal, and together they set out to prove that the fairy-tale creatures truly exist. Their adventurous journey, filled with imagination, friendship, and courage, ultimately helps Hanka come to terms with her loss and rediscover joy.