It is the third consecutive year that the winner of TIFF’s Best European Short Film award has gone on to make the PRIX VIMEO shortlist.

The 2026 award went to Nobody Said Anything, directed by Tamara Todorović, a 15-minute co-production between Serbia, France, Slovenia and Croatia. The film was selected for TIFF’s programme of short films eligible for the European Film Awards.

The TIFF 2026 jury, comprising Hoda Taheri, John Canciani and Nikola Majdak, cited the film’s skilful build-up of tension and its nuanced depiction of mistrust and the gradual erosion of solidarity.

Nobody Said Anything tells the story of Katarina, who is summoned to the home of her daughter’s friend after an apparently innocent game spirals out of control.

The film had already secured international recognition before its screening at TIFF, having been selected for the official short-film competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. It was one of 10 films chosen from thousands of submissions.

TIFF said the third consecutive inclusion in the PRIX VIMEO shortlist was another recognition of the Albanian festival’s growing profile in the European short-film scene.

“Congratulations to the staff and the entire team,” TIFF said in a statement marking the achievement.

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The closing ceremony will honor the most acclaimed films and filmmakers of this year’s edition, following several days dedicated to cinema, creativity and meetings with local and international filmmakers.

Festival organizers have invited the public to attend the final ceremony, which marks the end of the 24th edition of TIFF.

As an Academy Award-qualifying festival, TIFF offers filmmakers a direct path to Oscar eligibility.

With today’s ceremony, TIFF wraps up its 24th edition, celebrating the festival’s standout works and continuing its tradition as one of Albania’s premier cinematic events. /p.s./

Designed for children and teenagers, the programme features a selection of animated and short films exploring issues relevant to young audiences, including identity, family, friendship, love, loss, belonging and relationships with the world around them.

Through a range of stories, the films aim not only to entertain young viewers but also encourage them to reflect, ask questions and see the world from different perspectives.

The programme also gives young audiences an active role through audience voting and educational activities, allowing children and teenagers to express their views and engage more closely with cinema.

The KIDs category features 14 films from countries including Kazakhstan, France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Hungary, Slovakia, Norway, Sweden, Romania, China, Japan, the United States, Ireland, Iran and South Korea.

The TEENs programme features 11 films addressing more complex themes of adolescence, personal growth and identity.

Through the international selection, TIFF aims to give young audiences an opportunity to discover different stories and perspectives and explore the world through the experiences of others.

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The film creatively combined Western classical music with Japanese Zen art, starring Albanian violinist Tedi Papavrami and Japanese calligraphy master Kanshô Miyashita.

Tedi Papavrami attended the world premiere alongside his wife, the Japanese pianist Maki Okada. Their presence lent special significance to the presentation and made the event even more engaging for the audience.

In one of the documentary’s most distinctive moments, Miyashita created a piece of Japanese calligraphy while Papavrami performed Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Chaconne.”

The title “The Bow and the Brush” refers to the artistic dialogue between the movement of the violin bow and the movement of the calligrapher’s brush. The documentary closely followed the creative process and collaboration between the two artists, showcasing not only the final result, but also the preparation and the moments of creation.

Featured in TIFF’s “Special Screenings” program, the film is part of an edition that brings 229 films from 71 countries to Tirana.

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The film will have its world premiere at TIFF on the festival’s fourth day, after being shown in Venice as a special screening outside the competition.

With the Oct. 1 deadline for submissions in the Best Live Action or Best Animated Short Film categories, TIFF will be the film’s final opportunity to secure consideration for an Oscar nomination in 2027.

Organisers said Gyllenhaal would not be able to attend the festival in person. “Flesh Impact” stars Dakota Johnson and Ellen Burstyn in two different portrayals of Marilyn Monroe.

Gyllenhaal, an actress and director, is among the best-known figures in contemporary U.S. cinema and has used her platform to speak about the challenges facing women in the film industry.

During the Venice festival, she spoke about systemic barriers facing women directors and the way stories told by women can still be viewed by the industry as less important or less artistic.

Gyllenhaal has received two Oscar nominations, for supporting actress in “Crazy Heart” and adapted screenplay for “The Lost Daughter.”

Her participation in TIFF with “Flesh Impact” adds an internationally recognised name to this year’s festival programme.

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Festival organizers announced Monday that May 21 is the regular deadline, inviting directors, producers and distributors to submit their films, to be released in 2024-2025, through the FilmFreeway online platform.

Tirana International Film Festival is accredited as a qualifying festival by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the European Film Academy to be nominated for the Best Short Film, which will be eligible for the 2026 Oscar Awards and the 2025 Best European Short Film for the European Film Awards.

The officially selected Student films at TIFF are eligible to compete and apply for the Student Academy Awards (SAA).

The Daily Program of TIFF combines more than 200 premieres of feature and short films in competition in all running times, formats, genres, topics, style and production technologies in the following categories: Fiction/Live Action, Animation, Documentary, Experimental and Video Art. Open to any filmmaker from over 120 countries around the world, TIFF showcases new cinematic work by established directors with international reputations as well as movies by talented students and young artists.

Tirana International Film Festival (TIFF) is one of the major annual events taking place in Tirana each year. TIFF is the first international film festival and the only of its kind in Albania. This extraordinary cultural event created in 2003 is one of the most important cinematic events in Balkans.

TIFF is accredited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) and the European Film Academy (EFA) as a qualifying festival for short film categories.

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The Festival’s Retrospect section offers a special tribute to Marcello Mastroianni, one of the greatest actors of all times.

On the 100th anniversary of his birth, TIFF offered a special program with the screening of four movies: “La Dolce Vita” nga Federico Fellini (1960), 81⁄2 nga Federico Fellini (1963), “Io, Io, Io… e gli Altri” nga Alessandro Blasetti (1966) “Che Ora È” nga Ettore Scola (1989).

Një ikonë e kinemasë, Mastroianni la një trashëgimi të jashtëzakonshme duke sjellë personazhe të paharrueshme që ende frymëzojnë breza të tërë.

An icon of cinema, Mastroianni left an extraordinary legacy by bringing unforgettable characters to life that continue to inspire generations.

This year’s edition, RetrospectTIFF was supported by the Italian Culture Institute.

TIFF is the first international film festival and the only of its kind in Albania. This extraordinary cultural event created in 2003 is one of the most important cinematic events in Balkans.

TIFF is accredited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) and the European Film Academy (EFA) as a qualifying festival for short film categories.

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The movie, a satirical comedy about women’s role and societal changes in 1970s Albania, will be screened at Millennium Cinema in Tirana on September 24 with English subtitles as part of TIFF Classics program.

The film’s digital restoration was conducted as part of A Season of Classic Films project, an initiative launched by ACE- Association des Cinematheques Europeennes through the support of the Creative Europe – MEDIA programme.

The release of a newly restored and properly subtitled version of Kapedani as part of A Season of Classic Films aims to introduce this film to international audiences.

The movie was restored by Dabimus srl – a spin-off of Bari’s Aldo More University’s from the original 35mm negatives scanned in 4K by the Central State Film Archive.

Kapedani follows the journey of Sulo, a white-moustached veteran, as he leaves his village for the Albanian capital to voice his grievances about women’s rights. From its opening sequence, audiences are thrust into Sulo’s fervent macho fantasies, where he envisions facing off against Albania’s historical foes, including Nazis and Ottomans, all on a single battlefield.

A staple of Albanian television, Kapedani endures as one of the nation’s cherished comedies, distinguished by its departure from the prevailing stylistic and thematic conventions of its era, particularly during the Hoxha regime.

This satirical film offers commentary on the social complexities of contemporary Albania and the enduring influence of patriarchal traditions.

The 22nd edition of TIFF 2024 is set to take place on 22-28 September. TIFF is the first international film festival and the only of its kind in Albania. This extraordinary cultural event created in 2003 is one of the most important cinematic events in Balkans.

TIFF is accredited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) and the European Film Academy (EFA) as a qualifying festival for short film categories.

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The 22nd edition of TIFF 2024 is set to take place on 22-28 September.

After a selection process launched since October 2023, TIFF’s official selection list features 211 titles, after considering a total of 3700 entries from filmmakers representing 110 countries.

The centrepiece selection features 25 feature films and 186 short films.

All the selected entries are national premiere titles produced between 2023 and 2024, including world, European and regional premieres.

The movies will be screened at Millennium Cinema, AGIMI Art Centre, Artistic Lyceum.

This year’s edition, RetrospectTIFF is paying a special tribute to Marcello Mastroianni on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

An icon of cinema, Mastroianni left an extraordinary legacy by bringing unforgettable characters to life that continue to inspire generations.

The Festival’s special program features four films selected from Mastroianni’s career. The program is made possible with the contribution of the Italian Institute of Culture.

TIFF is the first international film festival and the only of its kind in Albania. This extraordinary cultural event created in 2003 is one of the most important cinematic events in Balkans.

TIFF is accredited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) and the European Film Academy (EFA) as a qualifying festival for short film categories.

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According to the Festival’s organizers, the films selection started since October 2023.

TIFF unveiled its 2024 selection and competition list, featuring 211 titles, after considering a total of 3700 entries from filmmakers representing 110 countries.

The centrepiece selection features 25 feature films and 186 short films.

All the selected entries are national premiere titles produced between 2023 and 2024, including world, European and regional premieres.

The movies will be screened at Millennium Cinema, AGIMI Art Centre, Artistic Lyceum.

Tirana International Film Festival (TIFF) is one of the major annual events taking place in Tirana each year. TIFF is the first international film festival and the only of its kind in Albania. This extraordinary cultural event created in 2003 is one of the most important cinematic events in Balkans.

TIFF is accredited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) and the European Film Academy (EFA) as a qualifying festival for short film categories.

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