Norika Sefa holds a master degree from FAMU in Prague. She is best known for her 2021 debut film “LOOKING FOR VENERA” which established her as an emerging talent with a distinguished voice. The film won and was nominated for many prestigious awards, it also represented Kosovo for the Oscars.

Norika is a writer/director with a unique cinematic approach, who has also produced and edited her own work. She is a member of the European Film Academy.

Besim Ugzmajli - Born in 1986 in Ferizaj, Republic of Kosovo, Studied in University of Prishtina, Faculty of Arts – Film and TV Directing. He has worked as writer and director in the biggest film company in Kosova, and in these last years in his own company Figurina Film’s, where he made his most awarded short films such as: Forgive me, The Path, Beyond the Gates.

Ermela Teli is an Albanian-born filmmaker currently based in Switzerland. Born in Tirana, Albania, she pursued her passion for the arts from an early age. Ermela’s journey began as an actress, with her role as the protagonist in Tirana Year Zero which represented Albania at the Venice International Film Festival. Her career expanded over the years, both in front of the camera and behind it, as she worked at the National Theater of Albania for eight years. After completing her studies at the Academy of Arts in Tirana and earning a Master’s in Film and Television Directing, Ermela transitioned into directing. She delves deeply into themes of personal and collective memory, history, and politics, exploring these ideas through various mediums, including film, documentary, photography, sound recordings, and installations.