ALBANIAN NATIONAL FILM CENTER

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 19 years ANCC has financed approximately 290 films and other projects. ANCC at international level 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. 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