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The film written, directed, and produced by Andamion Murataj, portraying the deep human and social conflicts within Albanian society, will close the 17th edition of PriFest as a regional premiere. The story follows Fran, a woman who has chosen to live and celibate life as a man, following the tradition of the Albanian Virgins. In [...]
For the 17th edition of PriFest, the jury of the Medium Length Film Competition – a unique category at PriFest – is composed of respected professionals from the region, who will evaluate the competing works with dedication and artistic integrity. The jury members for this edition are: ERALDA L. LAMEBORSHIShe is a professor of world [...]
We are happy to announce the 6 selected projects for the Best Pitch Competition at PriForum – Prishtina Film FORUM, our regional film industry platform. PERSONAZH – Kosovo – Director:Ekrem Xani, Producer: Bardhyl Bejtullahu & Ekrem Xani, Scriptwriter: Brikena Sopi & Zymber Kelmendi. VOICES – Bulgaria – Director: Magdelena Ilieva, Producer: Magdelena Ilieva, Scriptwriter: Magdelena [...]
The 17th edition of PriFest opens with the world premiere of the film “Bear Hug” by director Ilirjan Himaj, kicking off the festival with a powerful and moving story from Kosovo and Albania. The film is part of the festival’s main competition program, which will showcase a diverse and captivating lineup of stories from across [...]
PriFest is proud to announce the final member of the jury for this year’s Balkan Film Competition: acclaimed Spanish producer Antonio Saura. Saura is the founder of Zebra Producciones and co-founder of the international sales company Latido Films, bringing with him decades of experience in both film production and distribution. His impressive credits span a [...]
John Durie is the CEO of Strategic Film Marketing, based in London and Cannes. With over 30 years of experience, he has worked in marketing, international sales, and distribution on more than 800 films and documentaries, collaborating with renowned directors such as Joel and Ethan Coen, Pedro Almodóvar, David Lynch, and Quentin Tarantino, as well [...]
Jane Spencer is an award-winning screenwriter and director, recognized for her rich and detailed character portrayals, described by Filmmaker Magazine as a visionary auteur. In 2023, she was honored with the Producers Without Borders Award at the Venice Film Festival for “Authorial and Poetic Cinematography.” Her debut feature film, Little Noises, starring Crispin Glover and [...]
Ingvar Sigurdsson is one of Iceland’s most acclaimed actors, with a career spanning over three decades across film, television, and theatre. His film credits include Godland, The Northman, A White, White Day, The Shrouds, Lamb, Of Horses and Men, and Sebastian, as well as international titles such as Justice League, Fantastic Beasts, Everest, Beowulf and [...]
Each year, PriFest – Prishtina International Film Festival offers two accreditation options: for MEDIA and for INDUSTRY, in order to enable easy access and free entrance throughout the festival to professionals from the world of media and the film industry. To get accredited as a film industry representative (producers, directors, actors/actresses, DoPs, and other filmmakers) [...]
