Cinema as a Performing Art: Interview with Actress and Producer Erigerta Deda

Erigerta Deda is a brilliant Albanian-American actress and producer, known for The Fate of the Furious (2017), Lux in Tenebris (2017), and The Red Queen (2021). She is the first of 4 children and grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. Her parents are both of Christian descent. Eri’s family moved to Cleveland, Ohio from Albania. In 2017, she graduated from The Ohio State University with a … Continue reading Cinema as a Performing Art: Interview with Actress and Producer Erigerta Deda

NY Elite MagazineDecember 5, 2021October 8, 2022Leave a comment

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Renowned Director and Screenwriter Zgjim Terziqi on his debut feature film “2000: A post-war Odyssey”

Kosovo-born film director and screenwriter Zgjim Terziqi developed a passion for writing at an early age. Terziqi graduated with a a BA and MA from the University of Prishtina in Film and TV directing and has written over 200 episodes for TV and tens of short films. Zgjim Terziqi’s debut short “A Month” (2017) and second short Salon (2019), traveled to over 70 film festivals … Continue reading Renowned Director and Screenwriter Zgjim Terziqi on his debut feature film “2000: A post-war Odyssey”

NY Elite MagazineDecember 1, 2021October 8, 2022Leave a comment

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The Creative Journey of Visionary Filmmaker Ayush Soni

Ayush Soni is a creative content creator, producer, and filmmaker based in New York City. He adopted the route of hard work from a very young age, and took on multiple jobs across different cities to find the perfect spot to fit in. After moving to the US and taking up filmmaking and content production as a full-time job, Soni has created and grown an … Continue reading The Creative Journey of Visionary Filmmaker Ayush Soni

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Australian Actor/Filmmaker Alicia Pavlis on Mental Health Awareness

Alicia Pavlis is a Melbourne born artist, actor and filmmaker who grew up in the Northern Territory, Australia. Her childhood was comprised of camping trips and exploring hidden waterfalls, near misses with crocodiles, and learning about the majesty of indigenous culture. Her youth could easily be described as wild and adventurous. But given her family’s low socioeconomic status while living in government housing, Alicia also … Continue reading Australian Actor/Filmmaker Alicia Pavlis on Mental Health Awareness

NY Elite MagazineJuly 29, 2021December 1, 2021Leave a comment

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Chef Camilo Gonzalez to Star in New Documentary “At Knifepoint”

Chef Camilo Gonazalez, the multi-faceted celebrity chef, is to star in a new highly anticipated documentary, titled “At Knifepoint”. Does success bring happiness? Master Chef Camilo Gonzalez defines success and happiness in his own terms as he reaches new heights of achievement. He brings people together through his famous teppanyaki fire show in Colombia, one of the largest countries in South America. Directed by Julián … Continue reading Chef Camilo Gonzalez to Star in New Documentary “At Knifepoint”

NY Elite MagazineMay 25, 2021October 9, 2022Leave a comment

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Director Julián Hernández With Anticipated Documentary Film “At Knifepoint”

Julián Hernández is a talented filmmaker and writer from Bogotá, Colombia. Throughout his career, he has served as a director, cinematographer, screenwriter, and editor of several short films. He is best known having been part of the script team in “History of a crime: Colmenares” (2019) and DP in “#ProtegeLaInocencia” (2019). At just 16 years old, Julián completed Culinary Technical Studies in cooking in 2015. … Continue reading Director Julián Hernández With Anticipated Documentary Film “At Knifepoint”

NY Elite MagazineMay 25, 2021November 30, 2021Leave a comment

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IFFNY Film Festival Announces 2021 Award Winners

The International Filmmaker Festival of New York announced the 2021 Grand Jury and Special Festival Awards. The prestigious film festival took place online from May 21-24, 2021, featuring 100 films representing 43 countries. To honor the historic jubilee year of IFFNY for its 10th edition, IFFNY accepted 100 films out of 891 world-wide applications. Organized by Mrika Krasniqi, with Ibër Deari as Festival Selector and … Continue reading IFFNY Film Festival Announces 2021 Award Winners

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IFFNY Announces 2021 Jury

IFFNY 2021 announced the line up of its elite jury members for the 10th edition. The 2021 International Filmmaker Festival of New York Jury Members are: Larry Moore, Victoria Yakubova Schneid, Robert Haufrecht, Asis Sethi and Sabrina Moreno. Organized by Mrika Krasniqi, with Ibër Deari as Festival Selector and Amina Zhaman as IFFNY Festival Art Director. “We are so honored that the filmmakers entrusted their work … Continue reading IFFNY Announces 2021 Jury

NY Elite MagazineMay 22, 2021May 22, 2021Leave a comment

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IFFNY 2021: Celebrating a Decade of Cinema

IFFNY is one of the popular film festivals in New York that connects the American audience to international cinema. Celebrating its 10th anniversary the International Filmmaker Festival of New York is marking another milestone this year – 100 films in honor of 10 years of successful film festival history. The festival is being held online to adhere to Covid guidelines from May 21-24, 2021. Out … Continue reading IFFNY 2021: Celebrating a Decade of Cinema

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