Jonid Jorgji
Albanian film director, writer, producer and cultural administrator
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jonid Jorgji (born 1986)[citation needed] 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.[1][2][3][4][5][excessive citations]
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 |
Education and career
Born in Tirana, Jorgji completed studies in film and politics.[citation needed] 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.[5][6]
Public administration
Prior to his appointment as Chairman of the National Center of Cinematography, Jorgji directed the Creative Industries Agency (Agjencia e Industrive Kreative).[7][4][8] 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.[5] He has also contributed to the development of cultural, social, and educational policies in Albania.[7]
He took the office of the chairman of National Center of Cinematography (QKK) with a very ambitious plan to reform this sector in Albania.[9][10][11]
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.[12][13][14][6][excessive citations]
- The Sweet Dealer (2020) – Web series.[citation needed]
- A Circus Story – A virtual reality 360° film, noted as the first of its kind produced in Albania.[citation needed]
- Lost Days (2010) – Short film.[citation needed]