Evi Gjoni
Director, Screenwriter
Evi Gjoni is a film director and screenwriter based in Tirana, Albania. She studied Film and TV Directing at the University of Arts in Tirana (2012–2017), during which she worked on various local and international productions.
She has written and directed two short films, Sheets and Red Mud, both supported by the Albanian National Film Centre. Her debut short, Sheets, premiered at the 2023 Trieste Film Festival, where it received the Audience Award and Jury Special Mention, before going on to win ten international awards. Her second short film, Red Mud, continues her exploration of marginalized communities through intimate, character-driven storytelling and has recently begun its international festival journey.
In 2025, she participated in the Sarajevo Talents Script Station and the MIDPOINT Institute Writer's Room. She is currently developing her first feature film, Valentin's Day, supported by the Albanian National Film Centre.
Location: Tirana, Albania
Languages: Albanian, English, Italian, French
Contact email: evi_gjoni@yahoo.com
