Gentian Koçi is an award-winning Albanian writer, director, and producer, known for Not a Carwash (2012), Daybreak (2017), and A Cup of Coffee and New Shoes On (2022). His films have screened at major festivals, earned international acclaim, and represented Albania at the Oscars. Named a “director to watch” by Screen Daily, Koçi has also shared his expertise in case study workshops, served on juries, and participated in Cannes’ 2023 Producers on the Move program (EFP).