The “Dea Open Air” International Film Festival concluded last night with an official awards ceremony attended by filmmakers, actors, directors from Europe and around the world, as well as cultural and business personalities, artists from various genres, diplomats, and media representatives.

In the category of Best Student Film, the winner was announced as “Greenhouse” (Serra) by Lira Kareman from Greece.

For the Best Short Film category, the winner was “Sisters” (Motrat) by Jordi Sanz Angrill from Spain.

Journalist Anila Basha presented the Media Award, which went to the film “The Aquarium” directed by Gianluca Zonta from Italy, a production from 2024.

The festival organizers also presented a special award to honor filmmakers’ contributions, which was handed over by Genc Përmeti. This award was given to the film “Influenza,” produced on a minimalist budget.

The Best Actor of the festival was Jehon Gorani for his performance in the film “Okarina,” a 2023 production from Kosovo, while Artur Serra Araujo from Portugal received recognition for Best Screenplay.

The award for Best Director went to Alexandra Likhacheva from Moldova for the film “Kretsul.”

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