Avni Selmani
Avni Selmani – photographer and author
Avni Selmani is a professional photographer and author from Podujevo, Kosovo. He is known for his artistic and commercial photography as well as for essays and reflective writings on social, cultural and artistic topics. Throughout his career, Selmani has participated in numerous cultural events, fashion productions, theatre projects and international collaborations, working with artists, media platforms and cultural institutions in Kosovo and abroad. His official website is https://avniselmani.eu, avniselmani.eu. He has been involved in various cultural and showbiz events such as Fashion TV, Miss Universe, Miss Globe, Miss Kosovo, Miss Albania, Supermodel of Albania, Miss Grand Kosovo, Albania Next Top Model, Miss Shqiptarja në Botë, Miss Diaspora and PriFilmFest (Prishtina International Film Festival). His work includes artistic photography, commercial projects and collaborations with musicians, theatre productions and fashion events. Selmani is the author of cover photography and editorial images for magazines representing fashion and art culture, including Select, Klan, Kult, Harmony, Madame Mapo, Kosovarja, VIP Albania, Grazzi Magazine, Imedica, Flatra, Femra Moderne and Revista CLASS. Throughout his career he has photographed numerous artists and public figures from the Albanian cultural scene and has collaborated with institutions such as the National Theatre of Kosovo, Dodona Theatre, “Avdush Hasani” Theatre – Podujevo, “Teatri i Babës” – Prishtina, Kumanovo Theatre, EtnoTeatri Kukaj, the Philharmonic of Kosovo, Albanian Radio Television (TVSH), TV Klan, the National Ensemble of Songs and Dances “Shota”, the National Ballet of Kosovo, Kosovo International Fashion Week, Tirana Fashion Week and Pre Foto.
Selected projects and activities
2007 – 2019 Fashion Week – “Kosovo International Fashion Week” Organizer: Gecjan Fashion Group.
2007 – Teatri i Bab’s, play: “The Cursed Ones“ Text & direction by Enver Petrovci.
2007 – Novel “The Idol's Tales“ Author: Esat Kamberi.
2007 – 2007–2011 – Best Albanian Designer, organizer: Gecjan Fashion Group.
2007 – Ismet Bogujevci, project: ”God’s Light”.
2007 – Edona Llalloshi, project: ”Hymn of Love”.
2008 – 2015 “PriFilmFest“ Prishtina International Film Festival.
2008 – ”Miss Universe Kosovo” National Beauty Contest. Organized by ”FAB” Winner: Zana Krasniqi.
2008 – “PriFilmFest“ Prishtina International Film Festival. Vanessa Redgrave (Honorary Board Chair).
2008 – ”Fashion TV party in Prishtina” part of the collection by renowned designer Michel Adam.
2008 – Sabri Fejzullahu, project: ”I'm Losing Strength”.
2009 – ”Miss Globe” global beauty contest. Organizer: ”Deliart Association” Winner: Samah Gahfaz (Algeria).
2009 – Nysret Muçiqi, project: ”We Were Young”.
2009 – Dodona Theatre, play: ”The Air Hostesses” Text: Marc Camoletti, direction: Armond Morina.
2009 – Sinan Vllasaliu, project: ”The Nightclub Girl”.
2009 – 2009 – 2013 ”Shpija e Kosovës” Reality TV show (TV 21).
2009 – Ganimete Jashanica – Project: ”I Feel It”.
2009 – Korab Shaqiri, project: ”I've Found You”.
2010 – PriFilmFest“ Film ”Angelus Hiroshimae” Direction: Giancarlo Planta, Actor: Franco Nero.
2010 – ”Albania Next Top Model” Reality TV show, produced by ”AA Film Company” Tirana.
2010 – Sinan Vllasaliu, project: ”A Reason”.
2010 – Shkurte Fejza & Gresa Behluli, project: ”Wedding Songs”.
2010 – PriFilmFest“ Film ”The Albanian” Screenplay & direction: Johannes Naber.
2010 – Edona Llalloshi, project: ”Romance”.
2010 – Blero, project: ”Tara”.
2010 – National Theatre, play: ”Silence” Text: Refet Abazi, Direction: Arta Kallaba.
2010 – Ryva Kajtazi, project: ”You Hypnotize”.
2010 – ”Miss Kosovo” – National Beauty Contest. Winner, Morena Taraku.
2010 – Lori, Project: ”It's Not You”.
2010 – Shpat Kasapi, project: ”Medicine”.
2010 – Remzije Osmani & Nexhat Osmani, project: ”What Went Yesterday Won't Return Today”.
2011 – “PriFilmFest“ Prishtina International Film Festival, film: ”Blood Feud” Screenplay: Joshua Marston & Andamion Murataj, Director: Joshua Marston.
2011 – Event ”Supermodel of Albania” Organizer: ”Joni Peci Fashion Group” (TV Klan).
2011 – “PriFilmFest“ Prishtina International Film Festival, film: ”Prtljag” Screenplay: Izudin Bajrovic, direction: Danis Tanovic.
2011 – Shkodran Toljaj, project: ”Open Your Heart”.
2011 – Albatrit Muçiqi, project: ”Enough”.
2011 – ”Tirana Fashion Week” Organizer: ”Joni Peci Fashion Group”.
2011 – Viola – Project: ”Suffering For You”.
2012 – ”Miss Kosovo” – National Beauty Contest. Winner, Ajshe Babatinca.
2012 – “Pre Foto“, International Photography Competition in Presevo (Serbia) Winner of the photography competition, Fahredin Spahia.
2012 – Novel ”The Shadows of the Night” Author: Esat Kamberi.
2012 – ”Miss Diaspora” – Düsseldorf Germany. Organized by “Marlbora Gurra”.
2012 – Gold AG, project: ”Congratulations Albania”.
2012 – National Theatre, play: ”Blood Ties” Text & direction: Fadil Hysa.
2012 – Aurela Gaçe, project: “In Advance”.
2012 – Red and Black Fashion Show – “Evenings of the Century in the Albanian Diaspora” (Zurich, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt) Organizer: Gecjan Fashion Group.
2012 – Eda Zari, project: “Incognita Land”.
2012 – National Theatre, play: “Rock’n Roll” Text: Tom Stoppard, Direction: Dino Mustafić.
2012 – Sinan Vllasaliu, project: “Tattoo”.
2012 – National Theatre, play: ”Flying Over the Theatre of Kosovo” Text: Jeton Neziraj, direction: Blerta Rrustemi Neziraj.
2012 – Zanfina Ismajli, project: ”Live”.
2012 – “PriFilmFest“ Prishtina International Film Festival, film: ”Agnus Dei” Screenplay & Direction: Agim Sopi.
2012 – Afërdita Demaku, project: ”Lover Without Love”.
2012 – Viola, project: “Be Careful Because I Won’t Wait”.
2012 – Fashion Week “Kosovo International Fashion Week” Model: Diellza Kolgeci.
2013 – National Theatre, play: “Closer“ Text: Patrick Marber, Direction: Kushtrim Koliqi.
2013 – Nexhmije Pagarusha, project: “The Shepherdess“.
2013 – Etno Teatri Kukaj, play: “Time Without Events“ Text: Arta Arifi, direction: Iliriana Arifi.
2013 – Shyhrete Behluli, Project: “You're Like Grapes“.
2013 – Meda, project: “Delight“.
2013 – Lori, project: “Light it up, Master“.
2014 – Marking the 50th anniversary – National Ensemble of Songs and Dances “Shota“.
2014 – “Eurovision Song Contest“ representative Hersi Matmuja.
2014 – National Theatre, play: “The Fall of the Eiffel Tower” Text: Jeton Neziraj, Direction: Blerta Rrustemi.
2014 – Lori, project: “Bravo“.
2014 – Dodona Theatre, play: “Where...What” Text & direction: Elmaze Nura.
2014 – Grupi “Pro Bend“ project: “1 Minute“.
2015 – Hymn for Mother Teresa “Farewell” Inva Mula, author Genc Tukiqi.
2015 – Monograph – National Ensemble of Songs and Dances “Shota“.
2015 – Event “Miss Grand Kosovo“ Winner Ekelejda Lajçi – organized by Lens Production.
2015 – Vesa Luma, project: “Sundays With Vesa“ KTV.
2015 – Hekuran Krasniqi, project: “Syn“.
2015 – Philharmonic of Kosovo, project: “Hymn for Mother Teresa“.
2015 – Dodona Theatre, play: “Oh, Karmella...!“ Text: Jose Sanchis Sinisterra, direction: Ekrem Sopi.
2015 – Shkelzen Jetishi – Xeni, project: “Live“.
2015 – Olgera Lleshaj, project: “My Soul“.
2015 – National Theatre, play: “Shopping and Fucking“ Text: Mark Ravenhill Direction : Fatos Berisha.
2015 – Mihrije Braha, project: “Pain and Longing“.
2016 – Monograph, “Upper Morava – Through the Centuries“ Author: Esat Kamberi.
2016 – National Theatre, play: “The Cursed of the Balkans“ Text & direction: Enver Petrovci.
2016 – National Theatre, play: “Graffiti“ Text & direction: Fadil Hysa.
2016 – Event “Miss Shqiptarja në Botë“. Zurich, Switzerland. Organized by Gecjan Fashion Group.
2016 – National Theatre, play: “Arrhythmia” Text: Arta Arifi, Direction: Iliriana Arifi.
2016 – ”Eurovision Song Contest”, representative Eneda Tarifa.
2016 – National Theatre, play: “The Merchant of Venice” Text: William Shakespeare, Direction: Matthew Lenton.
2016 – Miranda Hashani, project: “Live”.
2016 – Gino, project: “Unforgettable Songs”.
2016 – National Theatre, play: “Beyond the Borders of Power“ Text: Albri Brahushaj, direction: Esat Brajshori.
2016 – Fahrush Azemi, project: ”You Are the Only One”.
2016 – Dodona Theatre, play: ”Fool for Love” Text: Sam Shepard, direction: Kastriot Saqipi.
2016 – Ganja & Pro Band, project: ”We Had a Great Time”.
2016 – Grupi Fisnikët & Hekuran Krasniqi, project: ”She Killed Me”.
2016 – ”Miss Albania“ Organizer: Deliart Association.
2017 – Monograph ”National Ballet of Kosovo”, author Naser Shatrolli.
2017 – National Theatre, play: ”Balkan Bordello” Text: Jeton Neziraj, Direction: Blerta Rrustemi–Neziraj.
2017 – Shkumbin Ismaili, project: ”I Won't Forgive You”.
2017 – Book ”The Heart of Achilles” Author: Etleva Tafa.
2018 – Play “KUMT” (Choreodrama dedicated to Gjergj Kastrioti – Skanderbeg) Ensemble "Shota", Choreography & Direction: Gjergj Prevazi.
2018 – National Theatre, play: "The Missing Man" Text: Zymber Kelmendi, direction: Isa Qosja.
2018 – "Miss Shqiptarja në Botë" Tirana, organized by Gecjan Fashion Group.
2018 – Nikollë Nikprelaj "You Broke My Heart".
2018 – Diana Toska Book, "Macedonia in My Journalism".
2018 – Mentor Mripa, project: "I Want to Tell You a Word".
2018 – Dritëro Shaqiri, project: "I Love You".
2018 – "Balkan Best Model" Organized by Gecjan Fashion Group.
2018 – "Kumanovo Theatre" play: ”Neither Here Nor There” direction: Kastriot Abdyli.
2018 – Artir Gjikokaj, project: ”Live”.
2019 – "The Book of War" Author: journalist Nuhi Bytyqi.
2019 – Dodona Theatre, play: “Tango” Text: Albana Muja, direction: Ekrem Sopi.
2019 – Book, "Portraits of Skanderbeg Through the Centuries" Author: Luan Tashi.
2021 – Novel, “Untouched Loves – The Saga of a Silent Spirit” Author: Vilson Culaj.
2021 – Kosovo Post, Author of the Postage Stamp "Leze Qena".
2021 – Lule Elezi, project: “Piano Works“ Beethoven & Chopin – Vienna.
2022 – Book "In the Shadow of the Past" Author: Ali Maxhuni.
2024 – Book "Heart's Bequests" Author: Enver Petrovci.
References
* https://prifilmfest.org – PriFilmFest Prishtina International Film Festival
* https://teatrikombetar.rks-gov.net – National Theatre of Kosovo
* https://rtsh.al – Albanian Radio Television (TVSH)
* https://klani.al – TV Klan Albania
* https://eurovision.tv – Eurovision Song Contest official website
External links
* https://avniselmani.eu – Official website of photographer Avni Selmani
* https://avniselmani.wordpress.com – Author and photography blog
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