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Besarte Elshani
- December 16, 2025 10:30
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The European professional jury of the organization “European Film Promotion” has recognized ten artists as an extraordinary group of talents, while specifically the actress from Kosovo, Fatlume Bunjaku, has appreciated her role in the film “Hana” directed by Ujkan Hysaj. The ticket for this recognition was given by the National Center of Cinematography of Albania. The ten winners will be presented to the film industry, the international press and the public during the 76th edition of the International Film Festival in Berlin
Among the ten most promising actors in Europe, Fatlume Bunjaku has been selected as “Shooting Star 2026”. The professional European jury of the “European Film Promotion” organization has praised these artists as an extraordinary group of talents, and specifically appreciated the actress from Kosovo for her role in the film “Hana” directed by Ujkan Hysaj. The ticket for this assessment was given to her by the National Center of Cinematography of Albania.
The jury, composed of Serbian-Danish actress Danica Ćurčić, Bosnian director Danis Tanović, who won an Oscar for the film "No Man's Land", Sudanese film critic Leila Latif, Portuguese director Jo Monteiro and Belgian filmmaker Jacques-Henri Bronckart, praised actress Bunjaku's performance as "leaving an indelible mark on the viewer". demonstrating, as it is written, “a commanding screen presence, complete with impressive emotional depth.” In the reasoning of the five film experts, it is also written that the viewer is excited “to see what she will do next.”
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Letter to the Reader — Why We're Asking for Your Support Contribute"Kosovo-Albanian actress Fatlume Bunjaku combines artistic versatility, academic depth with a parallel career in music. Since her debut in 2013, she has steadily built an impressive portfolio, from winning the Best Actress award at the 'Nine Eleven' Film Festival to her impressive role in Ujkan Hysaj's Hana (2025). In addition to her work on screen, she is deeply committed to inclusive artistic education, teaching performing arts and working on a master's degree in children's theater," the assessment further states.
Overall, for the work of the ten actors selected as “Shooting Stars” of the 29th edition, the jury highlighted the great work of the ten actors, their artistic range and their potential to succeed at an international level. It was announced that the selection was based on their performances in films and drama series submitted for consideration.
European Film Promotion brings European films and talent to the attention of the industry and international media. Their central partner is the renowned cinematographic media outlet Variety.
This institution is a network of film institutions from 37 European countries, as written in their presentation, supporting European cinema and professionals in strengthening their current market presence, as well as in accessing new territories, and at the same time, in improving their international competitiveness, distribution and media presence worldwide.
The "European Shooting Stars" program is one of the most important of this European film promotion organization.
Among Albanian actors, Nik Xhelilaj won this title in 2011 and Arta Dobroshi two years later. Actress Bunjaku was nominated for this title by the National Center of Cinematography in Albania.
The ten winners will be presented to the film industry, the international press and the public during the 76th Berlin International Film Festival. The Berlinale will take place from 12 to 22 February. The four-day program of the prestigious event dedicated to actors under the title “Shooting Star” includes networking sessions, industry meetings and press events, as well as an unforgettable moment on the red carpet and a group welcome at the ‘Berlinale Palast’. According to the announcement, the program is designed to increase their international visibility, connect them with key decision-makers and highlight their potential in the development phase of their careers.
"European Film Promotion" has also published a statement from the organization's director, Tina Hajon. She assesses that the selected ten are an extraordinary group of talents.
"They represent some of the most exciting young voices that Europe has to offer. We are deeply grateful to the jury for their dedication and for recognizing the potential of these actors at such an important moment in their artistic journey. 'European Shooting Stars' remains an essential platform to highlight the diversity of the European narrative, giving emerging talents the international visibility they need to grow and flourish on a global stage," she is quoted as saying.
In addition to actress Fatlume Bunjaku, the title of "European Shooting Star 2026" has also been awarded to Lucas Englander from Austria, Violet Braeckman from Belgium, Salif Cissé from France, Enno Trebs from Germany, Danielle Galligan from Ireland, Tecla Insolia from Italy, Joes Brauers from the Netherlands, Sofia Tjelta Sydness from Norway and Cleo Diára from Portugal.
The title "European Shooting Star" is considered an important springboard for the international career of the actor to whom it is given. KOHA has communicated with Bunjaku several times during Monday, but after expressing her willingness to talk about this news, she has not given any comment.