We're talking about THE PLOT, a publication created by students of the Lodz Film School. About an unusual word-graphic based structure that spreads like lightning in print.

* How did it start? Who was the spiritus movens of this undertaking?

It all started from void. We felt the need of something in the range of school institutions that would allow us, but also our colleagues, to express ourselves in a free and uninhibited way, other than in the form of a film. We felt the need to get to know the minds of our peers. We knew that some of them wrote something in their free time, but we didn’t know how many and what? We didn't go and ask each one individually. Instead, we wanted to say to everyone, "show it to us and everyone at school." This idea was born in the head of Tomek Koc and very quickly infected the minds of Karolina Bogus and Janek Bąk. The idea itself sounds interesting but it took a lot of work to bring it to life, and it wouldn't have been possible if any of us tried to do it alone. Undoubtedly, the driving force in this case was Karolina, who, despite many obstacles, did not give up and pushed ahead to give this school THE PLOT.

* What was your goal?

Our goal from the beginning was to create a forum for artistic and scientific expression for students of our School. We know that all departments have potential that deserves to be unleashed. Passing on the ideas, ways of seeing and history of all adepts of the School, from freshmen to doctoral students, is our unchanging priority. It is known, however, that appetite grows with eating, and we want The Plot to gradually reach a wider group of readers and become a better version of itself with each issue.

* The first thing is the columns, the second - the graphic design - equally important for you. How are the illustrations made?

Just like in the case of texts, The Plot is a place for students of our school to express themselves artistically and show their talent. Girls from animation and photography faculties who expressed their willingness to co-create the magazine receive texts to be illustrated and decide for themselves how they will do it. They have complete freedom in this matter, both in terms of content and selected techniques. We approach the composition of the issue quite self-critically and we are not afraid to undo choices that seemed like a great idea just a moment ago. It has never happened to us that the graphics did not match the text. The girls just know what they're doing!

* What kind of reception have you had with The Plot?

It always sells out quickly and students are asking for more. To alleviate this pressing problem, we are working on a website where all articles will be available in digital form. We also often hear from our fellow colleagues that they liked the content of the magazine and that they are ready for the next issues. Words like these inspire us to act! We try to stay in touch with our readers, because they often come up with interesting ideas and solutions regarding The Plot. You can contact the editors via the Instagram profile @spisek_txt. In the near future, due to the readers’ initiative, you can expect, for example, the "Letters to the Editor" section, where we will try to solve in a humorous style various problems that come to us in "letters".

* Is editorial recruitment open? Can I still get involved in the project?

Yes! Anyone can join the editorial office. What's more, every participation will make us happy. Working on The Plot is a multi-faceted task, and the magazine can only benefit from extended cooperation. Just before the long May weekend, the first open editorial meeting took place, during which we welcomed new people and ideas on board. There will always be a place in the editorial office for everyone who is willing to cooperate and ready to share their creativity with the world. We prefer to think that we are not a lifeboat with a limited number of seats, but a beautiful masted ship just leaving the shipyard.

* Let's list everyone involved in creating The Plot and those you want to thank for helping in its creation and functioning.

The editorial trio is extremely grateful to everyone who contributed even a little to the success of The Plot. And there are quite a few of these people, which makes us happy! We are grateful to the school authorities and employees for enabling action and helping to implement bold plans. Particularly noteworthy here is Andrzej Mellin - the founder of the screenwriting faculty, who coined the term "screenwriters' plot". It is from him that the name of our magazine came from! We would also like to thank the student council, especially the chairman - Sebastian Maur (who also works dynamically as a member of the editorial office!), for his great commitment to the development of The Plot and the financial support necessary for its development. However, the greatest thanks go to the creators of The Plot - a permanent graphic team consisting of: Wera Michel, Aleksandra Andrijewska, Daria Irena Górniewska and Julia Marchowska; editorial staff: Alicja Czepla, Jacek Chmielewski, Fabian Godyn, Adrian Pietruszewski, Adam Mytnik and Wojciech Olchowski; Szymon Szymański and Basia Woźniczko, who were responsible for proofreading, graphic layout and typesetting, doing titanic work to make The Plot look worthy; and to any author who has decided to send us their piece of art. It was thanks to the joint work of these people that The Plot had a chance to be created!

* The magazine appears in print in a limited number. Is it possible request an electronic copy if it is out of print?

We are in the process of creating a website where all the archive issues of The Plot will be available. For those less patient, as well as for fans of paper editions, two copies of each issue are available for inspection in the school library.

* What gives you, the writers, the opportunity to write in such a periodical?

First of all, it is a channel for the presentation of texts that do not necessarily fit into the course of our studies. It is an opportunity to satisfy our need to create, which seeks an outlet in all ways. An additional advantage is the thrill of a pleasant surprise when it happens that a student or lecturer walking past you in the school corridor praises your text published in The Plot.

Jolanta Karpińska talked to the editors of The Plot

We would like to thank Karolina Bogus for her help in creating this publication.
covers of The Plot, graphic designs of covers - Wera Michel