His work was recognized by IndieWire, which named him one of The 10 Best Cinematographers of 2017.
His cinematography for All These Sleepless Nights received international acclaim and was honored at numerous film festivals worldwide, including the Sundance Film Festival, where the film won the Directing Award. He was also awarded the Juliusz Machulski Award for Best Cinematography for Deer Boy.
Known for his distinctive visual language, Maciej combines a strong photographic sensibility with emotional depth. His work is rooted in naturalistic imagery, transforming everyday moments into visually rich and deeply affecting cinematic experiences.
His recent projects include the feature documentary Fioretta, directed by Matthew Mishory. The film follows Randy Schoenberg and his 18-year-old son Joey on a journey across Europe to uncover and reconnect with over 500 years of family history. For his work on Fioretta, Maciej received the Best Cinematography Award at the DOC LA – Los Angeles Documentary Film Festival. The film also won awards for Best Screenwriting and Best Producer.
Another recent feature, Wet Monday (Lany Poniedziałek), directed by Justyna Mytnik, is a magical coming-of-age story exploring trauma, healing, and the transformative power of empathy.
Most recently, Maciej served as cinematographer on Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead, directed by Zoran Lisinac and Domagoj Mazuran. The film is an ambitious international science-fiction adventure and the first standalone installment of the planned Hydroverse cinematic universe, marking a significant step into large-scale genre filmmaking.
