People

Benart Laze

Albania

Biography

Living in Tirana, Albania and working as a freelance filmmaker. Graduated from Academy of Arts in Tirana in 2010. In 2017 debuted as a film director / screenwriter with his first short "Atila" witch gained international and national attention. After completing two short movies now he is developing his first feature film, "97'," which examines the post-trauma of the civil war in Albania. Filmography: * "Atila" (2016) - Short Film * Official Selection: Betina Film Festival, Bucharest Film Awards, CKF International Film Festival, Melbourne Lift-Off Film Festival, Tirana Film Festival, and Seanema Film Festival * Winner: "Best Director" at CKF International Film Festival * "Disco Funeral" (2019) * Winner: "Best of Albania Competition" at Tirana Film Festival * Official Selection: Dokufest and Ekrani i Artit Film Festival

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