| Norika Sefa | |
| Birth Place: | Gjakova, Kosovo |
| Alma Mater: | FAMU Prague |
| Occupation: | Film director |
Norika Sefa is a Kosovan film director, writer and editor, living in Prague, Czech Republic.[1] Her feature film debut, Looking for Venera (2021),[2] won a special jury award at the 50th International Film Festival Rotterdam.[3]
She holds a master's degree from the FAMU Prague. In her films, she often merges fiction and documentary. Norika has been invited to join the European Film Academy.[4]
Desde Arriba (2020) is a hybrid documentary made under the guidance of Werner Herzog in the Peruvian jungle.[5]
Looking for Venera (Albanian: Në kërkim të Venerës) (2021) is Sefa's debut feature film. The film is a coming-of-age drama shot in Kosovo with an ensemble composed of mostly non-actors. She wanted to show a picture of Kosovo far from exotic stereotypes.[6] [7] [8]
The film is a Kosovo Cinematography Center and Macedonia co-production. The film was shot in a small town in Kosovo, at the border with Macedonia. The film premiered at 50th International Film Festival Rotterdam, winning a special jury award in the Tiger competition.[3] Norika is currently developing her next feature film set in Kosovo.[5]