Born and raised from Hong Kong, Branton Choi is a New York based producer. Experienced in producing in New York, Los Angeles, and Hong Kong, he currently specializes in independent short films and music videos. He founded his production company Chalice Films in February and have since gone on to produce half a dozen of…
Jenny Hodo served as a Red Carpet Host for the International Filmmaker Festival of New York. Jenny tells NY Elite her Red Carpet experience, working with Jordan Griffith, the special guests she met with, and what she enjoyed at IFFNY, held at Kaufman Astoria Studios.
Nick Wall made his way to the top and has produced portraits of famous artists such as David Bowie, Colin Firth, Glenn Close, Jude Law, Pierce Brosnan and many many more. His amazing TV work includes photography on Game of Thrones, McMafia and Downton Abbey. Nick’s film stills include movies such as The Duchess, Dom…
Mirela Turja is a talented fashion designer in Reggio, Emilia. For Mirela ’fashion’ is a living style in which her passion has grown into a successful business. The success of her brand lies in her ability to create unique clothes that enables businesswomen to demonstrate their confidence and be proud of it. For Mirela, dreaming…
International Screenwriting Competition is a project organized by Nil Production Corporate, and is a part of International Filmmaker Festival of New York, held on NYC from 2012. ISC will give out 10 monetary awards to encourage screenwriters around the world This is 4th Edition of ISC and it is a great resource for writers who…
Hila was born in Tel Aviv, Israel. Attended all girls-school till the age of 18, where she joined the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) as a mandatory military training and was placed on the Israeli- Egyptian border as an observer.
New York is a place with rich cinematic history. For many years, films that came out of New York City and Hollywood have caught the attention of people at home and abroad. We have seen international film festivals such at the International Filmmaker Festival of New York, inspired by New York filmmakers, and film authors…
Dardana Hatashi is a talented artist, who works mainly on portraits and focuses on fantasy and other worlds as well. In the following interview for NY Elite, Dardana talks about her current projects, her passion for painting and creating, and her career beginnings in art.
The 7th International Filmmaker Festival of New York, organized by Mrika Krasniqi, handed out prized during the Awards Gala on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. The festival jury headed by Jotti Ejlli, comprised of Ibër Deari, Margherita Peluso, Kendrick Merdani and John Blenn announced the Grand Jury Prize at the prominent Kaufman Astoria Studios. “The Kiss” directed…
Margareta F A Orkan was born in Sweden and lives in the North of Norway. She specializes in directing sci-fi shorts. Her debut “G” (2014) was her first official film. Later she has directed and written films such as The Factory (2017) and Tide (2018). During Tromsø International Film Festival 2018 she earned the Debutant…
“Forgive Me” is a short film directed and written by Besim Ugzmajli, produced by Besim Ugzmajli & Agron Shala. The talented cast includes: Agron Shala, Semira Latifi, Kushtrim Asllani, Ekrem Sopi. Forgive Me is an official selection at the international competition of the 7th International Filmmaker Festival of New York. It is scheduled to screen on Sunday,…
Renowned artist Arta Seliti sat down with NY Elite Magazine to chat about her latest projects, her new movie “Nina & Nana” where she played lead role, and her upcoming projects.
“Time” is a short film, directed and written by Alon Daniel, produced by Noah Ackerman & Alon Daniel. The talented cast includes: Alon Lior, Shmoel Eidelman, Naveh Tzur. The film is an official selection at the 7th International Filmmaker Festival of New York, and it will have its New York premiere this Saturday, May 26, 2018 at…
The short film ‘Ellston Bay’ will screen this coming Monday at 6:00PM as part of the competition program at the 7th International Filmmaker Festival of New York. The film is Directed by Nicholas Eriksson, written by Edward Carter, and produced by Tristan Loraine. The talented cast includes: John Rhys-Davies, Richard Kovacs, Christina Hardy. To reserve tickets visit EventBrite.
Oliver Stone was looking for a writer to work with for his longtime dream project – a ten part documentary series about the unknown side of American History. British writer Matt Graham was hired to write what became titled “The Untold History of the United States.” Stone’s show was something of a milestone – one of…
Today the International Filmmaker Festival of New York (IFFNY) announced its winners for the International Screenwriting Competition (ISC) finalists. ISC is a highly competitive international contest, part of IFFNY since 2012, organized by Nil Production Corporate, based in NYC. This original annual contest by the International Filmmaker Festival of New York is highly successful and…
“Unwanted” is a feature film, directed, written and produced by Edon Rizvanolli, starring the talented cast of Adriana Matoshi and Jason de Ridder. The film is an official selection, competing at the International Filmmaker Festival of New York. It will screen at 8:00, on Saturday, May 27, 2018 at Producers Club Theaters (358 W 44th St, New York, NY…
Successful filmmaker Jotti Ejlli will be the seventh President to lead the Jury of the prestigious International Filmmaker Festival of New York. The Albanian-Italian award-winning filmmaker Jotti Ejlli will preside over the competition for the 7th Festival of IFFNY, which takes place May 25-29, 2018. To reserve tickets visit EventBrite. The American festival based in…
Renowned filmmaker Ibër Deari was chosen as the Festival Selector and Juror for the 7th Edition of IFFNY 2018. The International Filmmaker Festival of New York is one of the prominent festivals in NYC. Joining Ibër Deari on the prestigious Jury Panel are Jotti Ejlli (Jury President, Director, Producer, Writer), Margherita Peluso (Award-Winning Actress, Director and…
Best Actress Nominee, Director and Writer Margherita Peluso has been named Juror of the IFFNY 2018 in New York. Joining Margherita Peluso on the prestigious Jury Panel are Jotti Ejlli (Jury President, Director, Producer, Writer), Ibër Deari (Festival Selector and award-winning Director), Margherita Peluso (Award-Winning Actress, Director and Writer), Kendrick Merdani (successful Actor and Teacher) and John Blenn (accomplished Director, Producer, and Writer).…
Renowned actor and teacher Kendrick Merdani is chosen as the Jury Member for IFFNY 2018. The International Filmmaker Festival of New York chose its five honorable jurors for the competition jury panel. The jurors will reveal the winners during the Awards Closing Ceremony to be held at the Kaufman Astoria Studios on Tuesday, May 29,…
John Blenn will serve on the International Filmmaker Festival of New York jury that will choose this year’s winners, the American festival announced Friday, May 18, 2018. The IFFNY takes places from May 25-29, 2018 at Kaufman Astoria Studios, with screenings at Producers Club Theaters. Also joining Mr. Blenn are Jotti Ejlli (Jury President), Ibër…
Award-winning Master Stylist Nazim Salihu sits down with NY Elite to share the latest trends, success tips and his upcoming projects.
“Behind the Cove” written, directed and produced by the talented Keiko Yagi is an official selection, competing at the International Filmmaker Festival of New York. The cast includes: Louis Psihoyos, Richard O’Barry, Joji Morishita, Hideki Moronuki, David Hance. The full length documentary will screen on Monday, May 28, 2018 at 1:00 pm, at Producers Club Theaters…
Musician Nertila Haxhia is known for her artist name “Lissus Tilka”. She recently released the music video for her popular song titled “Ska ma Ne” directed by Eris Nikolli. In this exclusive NY Elite interview Lissus Tilka talks about her debut album plans, and her upcoming performances.
