Andamion Murataj
| Andamion Murataj | |
|---|---|
| Born | Tirana, Albania |
| Education | American University, 2002 MFA in Film and Electronic Media; Academy of Arts in Tirana, 1997 Directing |
| Occupation | Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter |
| Notable work | The Forgiveness of Blood |
| Spouse(s) | Anila Jaho |
| Children | Lissus Murataj |
Andamion Murataj is an Albanian film director, producer, and screen writer currently living in New York, NY. He is best known for the script of The Forgiveness of Blood, which he co-wrote with Joshua Marston.[1]
Biographical Information
Andamion Murataj grew up in Tirana, Albania.[2] His brother, Blerti Murataj, is also involved in media, and has worked in the editorial department for a number of television shows and documentaries.[3] His sister, Violana Murataj, is a photographer and artist, and has exhibited at the Tate Gallery in London as part of a project entitled "Imagine Art After".[4] Before moving to the United States Andamion lived in Athens, Greece for several years. After moving to the United States, he studied at American University in Washington, D.C.
Awards and Citations
- Silver Bear for Best Script (with Joshua Marston) for The Forgiveness of Blood, 2010 Berlin Film Festival[5]
- Selected for Puglia Experience 2013 by the Apulia Film Commission, for Man of the House[6][7]
References
- ↑ "Andamion Murataj". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- ↑ "Andamion Murataj". Tirana International Film Festival.
- ↑ "Blerti Murataj". IMDB. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
- ↑ "imagine art after: Denis Hyka and Violana Murataj". Tate Gallery. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
- ↑ "Prizes and Honors, 2011". Berlinale.de. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- ↑ "APULIA AUDIOVISUAL WORKSHOP – PUGLIA EXPERIENCE 2013" (PDF). Apulia Film Commission. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- ↑ "Andamion Murataj me filmin e ri”Burri i shtepise” perzgjidhet në PUGLIA-EXPERIENCE 2013 - Dielli | The Sun". Gazetadielli.com. 2013-05-20. Retrieved 2013-08-17.