Established on 1997, the Albanian National Center of Cinematography (ANCC) is the only cinematographic public grant giving institution that finances, encourages and promotes Albania’s film production.
The ANCC’s goal is to foster and support Albanian cinema, encouraging new visions and emerging voices.
In 2015 ANCC established for the first time the Albanian Minority Co-productions Found.
The decisions regarding the financial support of the projects are taken by the ANCC artistic and financial assessment Board.
The Board is composed by members that represent the Albanian cinematographic associations.
In 19 years ANCC has financed approximately 290 films and other projectsas follows:
60 feature films 50 short films 80 documentaries 60 animations 40 other projects (Film Festivals. Workshops, etc...)
ANCC at international level;
Albania has signed:
The European Convention on Cinematographic Co-Productions. A Government Cinematographic Cooperation Agreement with Italy. A Protocol Agreement with the Apulia Film Commission. Albania is a member of:
Eurimages EFP “European Film Promotion” SEE “South Eastern Europe Cinema Network”
Albania participates on the Creative Europe Sub - Media Programme
Other initiatives The 142nd Meeting of the Eurimages Board of Management will be hosted by the ANCC in Tirana 8th – 11th March At the end of 2016 ANCC will host the “Balkan Pre-selection Screening Event” for Berlinale 2017 The ANCC launched the initiative “Balkan Film Forum”, first presented at the Rome Forum in November 2015 The ANCC together with the Macedonia and Bulgarian Film Centers is a founding member of the Balkan Cinema Cities initiative
Additional Information
Albania has 2 Film Schools Approximately 10 international film festivals are being organized yearly There are 60 film Production Companies registered by the ANCC that operate in Albania. The Albanian Film Commission operates since 2003. Seven Cinematographic Associations operate in Albania
ANCC is the sole administrator of the entire cinematographic production of the former Albanian State Studio “KINOSTUDIO Shqipëria e Re” 1952-1991 Data sources: ANCC. February 2016
Albanian National Center of Cinematography. AleksandĂŤr Moisiu Nr.77, 1012 Tirana, Albania E-mail: Info@nationalfilmcenter.gov.al Tel: +35542378004 Web: nationalfilmcenter.gov.al