Valon Jakupaj is a film producer and director with over two decades of experience in the creative industry. Born on April 30, 1975, in Gjakova, Kosovo, he holds both British and Kosovar citizenship. Since the beginning of his career, he has stood out for his commitment to perfectionism and a deep passion for visual storytelling—qualities that have distinguished him throughout his professional journey.
He is the co-founder and CEO of Gegnia Film, a production house based in Pristina that has produced numerous feature films and documentaries supported by the Kosovo Cinematography Center. In addition to film projects, Gegnia Film has also produced television commercials and music videos for various artists. More information can be found at: www.gegniafilm.com.
In 2013, he was selected to be part of the prestigious “Producers on the Move” program during the Cannes Film Festival, where he was invited to become a member of the European Film Academy as a producer. This program enabled him to build valuable connections with European producers and to engage in meaningful international collaborations.
As an educator, Valon Jakupaj has made a valuable contribution to training new generations of filmmakers. He lectured at the Evolution Academy from 2012 to 2015, and since 2016, he has been a member of the academic staff at AAB College, teaching the subjects “Film Production” and “Television Advertising.”
Filmmaking: Producer, Director, Director of Photography (DOP), and Editor
Technical skills: Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Microsoft Office
Personal interest: Classic car restoration
2021 – present: PhD candidate, “St. Cyril and Methodius” University – Faculty of Dramatic Arts, Skopje
2015 – 2016: Master’s degree in Film and Television Directing, University of Pristina
1997 – 2000: BA (Hons) in Film and Video, London College of Printing, London
1996 – 1997: Diploma in Television and Arts Studies, City of Westminster College, London
Additional professional courses in London in directing, 16mm film production, screenwriting, and editing
He has served as producer, director, DOP, or editor in dozens of film and music video projects, including:
“Kangjelet” (2022) – Feature film in post-production (Producer)
“Lorena” (2020) – Feature film in development (Director/Producer)
“The Last Invention” (2018) – Producer/DOP
“A Story of Prishtina” (2017) – Co-producer
“Plum in the Throat” (2016) – Executive Producer
“KROM” (2015) – Co-producer (supported by the Kosovo and Albanian Film Centers)
“Liberation” (2014) – DOP/Co-producer
“Edhe Pesë Minuta” (2013) – Director/Producer
A series of short films and music videos produced over the years for local and international artists
2013 – Advanced Cinematography Course, Met Film School, London
2016 – Film Production Course, London Film Academy
2001 – Present: CEO and co-founder of Gegnia Film – production company and film industry rental services
2009 – Present: TV Producer and cameraman/editor for NATO TV – KFOR, producing public service announcements and informative spots
2016 – Present: Lecturer at AAB College in “Film Production” and “Television Advertising”
2012 – 2015: Lecturer at Evolution Academy in “Film Production” and “Editing Art & Technique”
