SHORT BIO
Enriko Hamzaj is an Albanian filmmaker working as a director, writer, producer, and editor of independent films and documentaries. Born and raised in Tirana, Albania, Enriko discovered his passion for filmmaking in his early teenage years. While studying Film and TV Directing at the University of Arts in Tirana, he began writing, directing, and producing projects that have since received international acclaim and have been showcased at respected film festivals worldwide.
Born 11 January 1995
Filmography
2025
Echoes of a Silent Artist
40 min, Documentary
2024
The Ones Who Didn’t Fly Away
40 min, Medium length film
2022
Lagoon
3 min, Super-short film
2022
Lapraka Old Boys
17 min, Documentary
2021
Bury the Truth
9 min, Short film
2020
The Invisible Man
12 min, Short film
Awards
2024 – 2025
The Ones Who Didn’t Fly Away
Chandler International Film Festival – NOMINEE Best International Short Film
Monza Film Fest – WINNER Honorable mention
West Lothian Film Festival – WINNER Special international award of merit
Altf Alternative Film Festival – NOMINEE Best Writer
European Short Film Festival – NOMINEE in all major categories
Indie Lisboa International Film Festival – NOMINEE Best International Short Film
Indie Shorts Awards New York – NOMINEE Audience Award
Rome Prisma Indepenent Film Awards – NOMINEE Best Short Film
2022
Lapraka Old Boys
Cinestrat Documentary Film Festival – WINNER Best Documentary
2021 – 2022
Bury the Truth
Chicago Indie Film Awards – WINNER Best Student Film
Paris Cinema Awards – WINNER Best Short Film
Metropolis Film Festival – NOMINEE Best Short Film
