Jonid Jorgji is an Albanian director, screenwriter and producer. Since July 2025, he has served as Chairman of the National Centre of Cinematography (QKK). His work combines filmmaking with the management of cultural institutions and projects.
Current position
As head of QKK, Jorgji leads the public institution supporting the development of Albanian cinema.
Education and professional experience
Born in Tirana in 1986, Jorgji studied film and television directing at the Academy of Arts in Tirana and later politics. Before his appointment at QKK, he led the Municipality of Tirana’s Creative Industries Agency, which includes Tirana Film Office, from March 2022 to July 2025.
During this period, he led projects including Agimi Art Centre, Maks Velo Cinema, Microfolie Tirana and Kooperativa e Artit. He has also worked in media for more than a decade.
In 2016 he founded EJF Production, an audiovisual production and distribution company. He has also served as president of the Association of Young Albanian Filmmakers since 2009.
Selected films and projects
Two Lions Heading to Venice (2021)
His debut feature, known internationally as Two Lions to Venice / Two Lions Heading to Venice. Jorgji directed, wrote and co-produced it. The story follows two Albanian filmmakers travelling to the Venice Film Festival who meet two adult-film actresses, changing the course of their journey. The cast includes Vasjan Lami and Kastriot Çaushi.
The film was Albania’s submission for the international feature film category at the 94th Academy Awards. This national selection was not a final Academy nomination. It received the special audience award for best film at DEA Open Air 2022.
Everyone Cries
An early-career short film supported by QKK and SEE Cinema Network and selected for competition at Clermont-Ferrand.
Lost Days (2010)
A short film directed by Jorgji, adapting a story by Dino Buzzati.
The Sweet Dealer (2020)
The project received a screenwriting award from Apulia Film Commission in 2019.
A web-series project with Jorgji credited in directing, writing and production.
A Circus Story 360° VR
An audiovisual project in the 360° VR format.
On Ekrani.al
QKK proposes a rebate of up to 35% for productions made in Albania — the draft law presentation and Jonid Jorgji’s statements on support for the industry.
