Jonid Jorgji
Jonid Jorgji | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1986 (age 39–40) |
| Occupations | Filmmaker, Director, Writer, Producer, Public Administrator (Chairman) |
| Known for | Two Lions to Venice |
| Office | Chairman of the National Center of Cinematography |
| Term | July 2025 |
Jonid Jorgji (born 1986)[1] is an Albanian director, writer, producer and cultural administrator. He is the Chairman of the National Center of Cinematography of Albania, a position he has held since July 2025.[2][3][4][5][6]
Education and career
Born in Tirana, Jorgji completed studies in film and politics. He has worked in the media sector for over a decade. Since 2009, he has served as the President of the Association of Young Albanian Filmmakers. In 2016, he established a production and distribution company, through which he has produced and directed films, documentaries, and commercials.[6][7]
Public administration
Prior to his appointment as Chairman of the National Center of Cinematography, Jorgji directed the Creative Industries Agency (Agjencia e Industrive Kreative).[8][5][9] During his tenure, he oversaw various cultural projects in Tirana, including the Agimi Art Center (Qendra e Artit Agimi), the Maks Velo Cinema, the Tirana Film Office, Microfolie Tirana, and the Tirana Art Cooperative.[6] He has also contributed to the development of cultural, social, and educational policies in Albania.[8]
He took the office of the chairman of National Center of Cinematography (QKK) with a very ambitious plan to reform this sector in Albania.[10][11][12]
Filmography
Jorgji is a director and screenwriter known for feature films and experimental formats. His directorial work includes:
- Two Lions to Venice (Dy Luanë drejt Venecias, 2020) – A comedy-drama about two Albanian filmmakers traveling to the Venice Film Festival. The film was selected as the Albanian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards.[13][14][15][7]
- The Sweet Dealer (2020) – Web series.
- A Circus Story – A virtual reality 360° film, noted as the first of its kind produced in Albania.
- Lost Days (2010) – Short film.
References
- ↑ "Kryetari i Qendrës Kombëtare të Kinematografisë – QENDRA KOMBËTARE E KINEMATOGRAFISË". Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- ↑ "Kryetari i Qendrës Kombëtare të Kinematografisë - QENDRA KOMBËTARE E KINEMATOGRAFISË". Qendra Kombëtare e Kinematografisë - Albanian National Center of Cinematography. 2025-08-01. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
- ↑ "Qendra Kombëtare e Kinematografisë, qendër e audiovizualit! Jorgji: Do të ndryshojmë rregulloren e mbështesim të rinjtë - Shqiptarja.com". shqiptarja.com (in Albanian). Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ↑ "Qendra e Botimeve Zyrtare". Qendra e Botimeve Zyrtare. 2025-07-14. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
- 1 2 "Gonxhja: Emërimi i Jonid Jorgjit, mbështetje për filmin shqiptar dhe industritë kreative - ATSH -". Lajme - Agjencia Telegrafike Shqiptare. 2025-07-11. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
- 1 2 3 Godolja, Besmir (2025-07-11). "Jonid Jorgji në krye të Qendrës Kombëtare të Kinematografisë: Kinemaja shqiptare, pasqyra e shpirtit tonë". RTSH (in Albanian). Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- 1 2 "Jonid Jorgji me filmin e ri në kinema "Dy luanë drejt Venecias". Jeta mes kinemasë, medias dhe biznesit". Business Magazine Albania. 2021-05-21. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- 1 2 "Professionals ask for Italian-Balkan and European synergies to be strengthened at Rome's Balkan Film Festival". Cineuropa - the best of european cinema. 2022-12-06. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ↑ "Çfarë synon Agjencia e Industrisë Kreative për të ardhmen na e zbulon drejtori i saj Jonid Jorgji! | Top Albania Radio". www.topalbaniaradio.com. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
- ↑ aliaj, sosiana (2026-01-06). "Jonid Jorgji: Nga filmi i izoluar te kinemaja si industri". Sot News | Lajme. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ↑ "'Iniciativat Albania Film Commission dhe Zyra e Karrierës', Jonid Jorgji për ringritjen e kinematografisë: Shqipëria, vend ku mund të xhirohet nga studiot ndërkombëtare, por duhen kushte - Shqiptarja.com". shqiptarja.com (in Albanian). Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ↑ "Jonid Jorgji: Po të zgjoheshim nesër në një Shqipëri 'Gjigande' përmes kulturës dhe inovacionit - Shqiptarja.com". shqiptarja.com (in Albanian). Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ↑ "Filmat shqiptarë të përzgjedhur ndër vite për konkurim në OSCARS – QENDRA KOMBËTARE E KINEMATOGRAFISË". Qendra Kombëtare e Kinematografisë - Albanian National Center of Cinematography. 2025-08-01. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
- ↑ "Oscars best international feature 2022: all the films submitted so far | News | Screen". Screen Daily | Film News, Film Reviews, Film Festivals and Awards. 2021-11-15. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
- ↑ "European titles submitted for the Oscars race - Cineuropa". Cineuropa - the best of european cinema. 2021-11-18. Retrieved 2026-01-14.