Paprika Studios announced yesterday that Alicja Czarnecka-Suls has joined their Polish division as Head of Non-Fiction Production.

For many years, Alicja Czarnecka-Suls held the position of Managing Director at Rochstar and recently focused on working as a supervising producer for The Voice. She used this period to also complete a personal project - writing her dream book titled Nine Knockers of Troy.

Alicja Czarnecka-Suls stands behind the success and introduction to Poland of such television formats as The Voice of Poland,Voice Kids, The Voice Senior, I Love My Country, Top Model, Soapstar Superstar, and Dancing on Ice, and will be responsible for developing the non-fiction production department at Paprika Studios Poland - the leading independent production company in Central and Eastern Europe, present in 8 countries across the region.

“If a person is the sum of their experiences, then I am ready to use my experience to build a strong non-fiction department at Paprika Studios Poland from the ground up," said Alicja Czarnecka-Suls. “I am extremely proud and happy to have had the opportunity to work with the excellent team at Rochstar and with the best television networks and streaming platforms in Poland. I believe that I will be able to build a similarly efficient and creative team at Paprika Studios. As Head of Non-Fiction Production, my ambition is to create space for entertainment, studio, and reality formats that will attract both Polish and international audiences, and to offer a new partner in the Polish television production market that understands both local needs and global trends."

"We are pleased that Alicja is joining our team in Poland as Head of Non-Fiction Production," commented Akos Erdos, CEO of Paprika Studios Group. "Her extensive experience in creating popular television formats perfectly aligns with Paprika Studios' strategy, which combines local creativity with global experience. With our extensive presence across CEE and a portfolio of over 100 entertainment formats produced, we can offer broadcasters a unique combination of international know-how with a deep understanding of local markets."

Kristoffer Rus, Managing Director of Paprika Studios Poland, added: "Acquiring such an experienced professional as Alicja Czarnecka-Suls for the position of Head of Non-Fiction Production is an important step in the development of our company in the Polish market. Her ability to adapt global hits to the Polish market, combined with our international background, creates unique opportunities for ambitious and commercially attractive television projects."

Paprika Studios is the leading independent production company in Central and Eastern Europe, present in 8 countries across the region, with an impressive portfolio of content produced across all genres. Paprika Studios' Polish branch has produced hit series like Murderesses, which reached the top spot on both Viaplay and Netflix, demonstrating their ability to create content that captivates and engages audiences on an international scale. Paprika Studios is known for high-quality television and film content that regularly gains recognition from international audiences. With access to a global creative network and a library of proven formats, Paprika Studios offers television broadcasters a unique combination of international know-how with a deep understanding of local markets.

Alicja Czarnecka-Suls is a television producer who has been in the industry for almost 30 years. From 2002 to 2025, she worked at Rochstar S.A, where she started as an editor, later advanced to executive producer, then supervised all productions, up to the position of managing director, before deciding to devote more time to novel writing. During her career, she also worked for Nasza TV (TV4) and Agencja Reklamy S.A.