2025 Honoree

Magdalena Szwedkowicz

MAG Entertainment

Shift Disturber

Celebrated for transforming the landscape of the Polish film and television industry and for producing high-quality hits, including Forgotten Love (Znachor), Justice (Napad), Squared Love and Deadly Ties (Sleboda) that showcase the rich cultural heritage of Poland, and resonate with global viewers.

Magdalena Szwedkowicz is one of the most prominent independent film producers in Poland, recognized for her collaboration with international streaming platforms and local talent. As the founder of the production company MAG Entertainment, she is responsible for an impressive range of productions spanning multiple film genres, from drama to comedy and family films. In less than four years, she produced nine feature films. Among her most notable titles is the hit film Znachor (Forgotten Love), which remained in Netflix’s global Top 10 for eight consecutive weeks and reached over 55 million views. Her two latest productions, the feature film Napad (Justice), Netflix and Poland’s first series for SkyShowtime, Sleboda (Deadly Ties), are setting new viewership records.

Her portfolio also includes other major successes, such as the audience-favorite romantic comedies Squared Love and its sequels Squared Love Everlasting and Squared Love: All Over Again, as well as Death Before the Wedding and the family film David and the Elves.

Before founding MAG Entertainment, she held executive roles at Fox Networks Group, where, as Vice President of Content Distribution for Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East and Head of Production, she oversaw the sales and international distribution of Fox and National Geographic content. Her first industry experience was at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios.

Magdalena continues to build her strong presence in the film and television production market, delivering high-quality content that resonates with audiences in Poland and around the world.