Maria Zmarz-Koczanowicz (born 1950) is a Polish documentary filmmaker and screenwriter associated with the Lodz Film School. She began her career in the early 1980s and became known for her observational approach to social and political reality in Poland, especially during the late communist period and the years of transformation after 1989. Her films often focus on everyday life, cultural figures, and moments of historical change, combining direct observation with a reflective and sometimes ironic tone. Over time, she has built a significant body of documentaries examining Polish artists, intellectuals, and public life.