One of 15 film events in the world, recognised by FIAPF as "international competitive film festival".

Competitive sections:
- International Competition
- Competition 1-2 (1st & 2nd features)
- Free Spirit Competition
- Documentary Features Competition
- Shorts Competition (Academy Awards® qualifying)

Accompanied by CentEast Market Warsaw (www.centeast.eu), October 16-18. CentEast presentations are held in Moscow and at BFM in Beijing.

All the films presented, regardless of the section (competitive or non-competitive), are eligible for the Audience Award. The FIPRESCI Jury gives its Award to the best 1st or 2nd feature film from Central and Eastern Europe.