Erenik Beqiri is an Albanian director and screenwriter whose short films have screened in Cannes and Venice.
Education and early work
Erenik Beqiri completed a master’s degree in film directing at the Academy of Arts in Tirana. His graduation film “Seed Money” used a screenplay by Jim Uhls. At Sarajevo Talent Campus he developed “Reverse”, subsequently produced by Sarajevo City of Film and awarded at Drama and Thessaloniki.
Films and development
“Alphonso” (2013) screened at festivals including Vancouver and Brussels. “Bon Appétit” travelled to fantastic film festivals and DokuFest. “The Van” entered the Cannes official competition in 2019. In 2020 Beqiri developed “After Dark” at TorinoFilmLab’s ScriptLab.
“A Short Trip” (2023), an Albanian-French co-production, follows Klodi and Mira, a couple looking for a way to secure residency in France. It won the Orizzonti Award for Best Short Film in Venice.
Career and projects
In October 2026, one of his projects was selected for the eQuinoxe Europe screenwriting lab, held in Durrës. His work spans developing stories for the screen and making short films.
