Enriko Hamzaj is an Albanian filmmaker.
He is known for directing, producing, writing and editing independent films, documentaries, TV commercial projects. His work has been recognized internationally through several well known film festivals.
Growing up in the capital city of Albania, Tirana, he began to fell in love with the filmmaking process early on his teenage years. While studying film and TV directing at University of Arts Tirana, he managed to write, direct and produce several film projects that later on got nominated and awarded in many international independent film festivals, in the big capital cities such as Chicago, Paris, Rome, London.
– As seen on IMDb.
Directing & producing On set
FILMS & Documentary films
Latest Film "The Ones Who Didn't Fly Away" - Official Trailer
“The Ones Who Didn’t Fly Away” is a Featurette Film, currently running through Film Festivals internationally. The Film has managed to receive 12 Official Nominations up until now.
Including: Best Short Film, Best Long Short Film, Best Director, Best Director in a Drama, Best Independent Film, Best Writer, Best Screenplay, Best Actor and Actress.
Short Synopsis:
A crossover narrative exploring themes of immigration and romance unfolds as Glaucus and Era’s paths intersect unexpectedly through a fortuitous traffic collision.
Written and Directed by Enriko Hamzaj.
Cinematography by Klajdi Xifaj.
Cast: Gert Miraçi, Xhoana Karaj, Igli Fusha, Afri Selba, Livion Aliaj, Romir Zalla, Gëzim Rudi.
Original Songs by “Votra”
Executive Producer Enriko Hamzaj.
Films that are available to watch online
“BURY THE TRUTH”
Award Winning Short Film. Best Short Film Winner in Chicago Indie Film Awards. Best Short Film Winner in Paris Cinema Awards.
Synopsis:
A young protagonist seeks the assistance of a companion to retaliate against an individual who has inflicted harm upon him. Following the act of revenge, a dark and ominous secret unfolds.
Directed & Produced by Enriko Hamzaj.
Written by Enriko Hamzaj and Zack Akers.
Cast: Alfio Boni, Gert Miraçi.
“LAPRAKA OLD BOYS”
Short Documentary Film.
Synopsis:
This documentary follows the narrative of five men as they speak about their old neighborhood called Lapraka, located in Tirana, Albania. How It was back then and how It has changed now days.
Directed, Produced & Edited by Enriko Hamzaj.
Cast: Tom Hano, Shpëtim Lamaj, Arben Bektashi, Petro Ngjela, Kapo Hamzaj. (as themselves)
“LAGOON”
Nominated for the Best Supershort in the Balkan Film Competition CreateYourFilm.
Synopsis:
In search for a lost place in the middle of an unknown lagoon, a soldier encounters a mysterious woman.
Written, Directed by Enriko Hamzaj.
Produced by Refot Group, Zgatar Albania, Enriko Hamzaj.
Represented as Team FILMSSCOPE.
Reach out to:
director@enrikohamzaj.com
production@filmsscope.com
www.filmsscope.com
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