Born in Poznań in 1979, he graduated in Exhibition and Design, Multimedia Communication, and Photography from the Academy of Fine Arts in Poznań, and later from the Cinematography Department of the Łódź Film School.
He began his career as a camera operator, collaborating with leading Polish directors and cinematographers on acclaimed films such as Róża (2011), Sala samobójców (2011), Skrzydlate Świnie (2010), and Wojna polsko-ruska (2009). As a cinematographer, his credits include five seasons of the TV series Wojenne dziewczyny, the crime series Sługi wojny, and the historical series Moth Hunting (Polowanie na ćmy) directed by Michał Rogalski, as well as romantic comedies such as Dawid i Elfy, Miłość jest wszystkim, Miłość bez granic, and To musi być miłość, alongside thrillers and action films.
Maciej has worked closely with one of Poland’s most renowned directors, Władysław Pasikowski, shooting Pitbull. Ostatni pies and Psy 3. W imię zasad, starring Bogusław Linda, Cezary Pazura, and Marcin Dorociński. He has also contributed to big-budget historical productions, bringing a distinct visual sensitivity that enriches historical storytelling. His work on Moth Hunting (Polowanie na ćmy) earned a nomination in the TV Series Competition at the 31st EnergaCAMERIMAGE International Film Festival.
Recent projects include season two of the international thriller Furia, directed by Magnus Martens, Gjermund Eriksen, and Michał Rogalski, and the action-war series Bay of Spies (Zatoka szpiegów), which follows the story of Franz Neumann, a young Abwehr officer who discovers his Polish origins and becomes an Allied spy.
In autumn 2025 two productions with Maciej's cinematography had premiere: second season of tv series Minuta Ciszy (Canal+) and the spy thriller Zamach na papieża (Assassination of the Pope), directed by Władysław Pasikowski. Inspired by the real events surrounding the 1981 assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II, the film seeks to uncover the hidden history behind one of the most mysterious secret service operations of the 20th century. Maciej has been nominated for his cinematography on this film at the Polish Film Festival in Gdynia.
Recently Maciej was nominated for his work on two tv series: Minuta ciszy and Bay of Spies (Zatoka szpiegów – along with cinematographer Kacper Zieliński) to BNP Paribas Warsaw SerialCon in category The Best Cinematography.
Maciej’s cinematography is a key element in the success of the productions he works on. His visual storytelling is both emotionally charged and uniquely creative, enhancing narratives across genres and leaving a lasting impact on audiences.
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