TIRANA, Aug 23 /ATA/ – Albania’s National Film Center (QKK) has announced the winners of its latest funding round for feature film projects, supporting both national cinema and international co-productions.
Economy, Culture and Innovation Minister Blendi Gonxhja said Saturday the three selected projects “represent diverse creative voices and bring stories with strong artistic and cultural potential for both Albanian and international audiences.”
The winning projects are: “Diell i Ftohtë” (Cold Sun), produced by Artalb Film Productions, written and directed by Gentian Koçi, produced by Blerina Hankollari; “E Bardhë… E Kuqe” (White… Red), produced by ARTFILM P&D, written and directed by Pluton Vasi, produced by Vjollca Dedei; “Revoltë në Ferr” (Revolt in Hell), produced by Mediavision, directed by Namik Ajazi with a screenplay by Visar Zhiti, produced by Namik Ajazi.
Gonxhja congratulated the winning teams and underlined the importance of supporting homegrown talent to strengthen Albania’s film industry and raise its profile on the global stage.
The projects are expected to begin production soon, bringing to the screen stories that reflect contemporary realities, emotions and new challenges.
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