Pandeli Ceco is an Albanian filmmaker whose work spans a range of documentary forms, with a strong focus on human rights, environmental issues, and cultural identity. He is actively involved in all stages of filmmaking—from directing and cinematography to editing—developing a distinctive visual language and intimate, character-driven storytelling style.
His films have been internationally recognized, with official selections and awards at numerous film festivals worldwide. His documentary The White Sheets (2020) screened at 15 international festivals and received three awards. Half Year (2022) continued this trajectory, earning five awards across more than 20 festivals. His most recent work, the historical docu-fiction Zoje (2024), was awarded Best Cinematography at the AEI Film Festival in Cyprus and continues its international festival run.
Through his work, Ceco explores personal and socially engaged narratives, often focusing on individuals navigating complex realities with resilience and dignity.
Best Photography Award
Zoje
AEI Film Festival
Nicosia
2024
Official Selection
Half Year
MONTANHA Pico Festival
Açores
2023
Official Selection
Half Year
FAUNA Tepoztlán Animal Festival
Tepoztlán
2023
Winner Best Documentary
Half Year
Myrtle Beach International Film Festival
South Carolina
2023
Honorable Mention
Half Year
Mountain - Nature - Adventure Film Festival - 33 MML
Asturias
2023
Official Selection
Half Year
Rossland Mountain Film Festival
Rossland
2022
Semi-Finalist
Half Year
FIORENZO SERRA FILM FESTIVAL
Sassari
2022
Winner Best Cinematography
Half Year
AltFF Alternative Film Festival
Toronto
2022
Quarter Finalist
The white sheets
GENERIcamente UMANI
Gallarate
2021
Official Selection
The white sheets
AXD Film Festival
Alexandroupolis
2021
Official Selection
The white sheets - Albanian
DokuFest
Prizren
2021
Official Selection
Longing to sing
TIFF ODA
Tetovo
2020
Audience Choice Award
The white sheets
Audience Award at Tirana International Film Festival
Tirana
2020
Golden Price
The white sheets
Vishwarang International Film Festival 2020
Vishwarang
2020
3d place for short documentary
The white sheets
7th International Documentary Festival of Ierapetra
Ierapetra
2020
Finalist
The white sheets
Pápa International Historical Film Festival
Pápa
2020
Semi Finalist
The white sheets
International Film and Video Festival «Catharsis»
Moscow
2020
Top 10 rating
The white sheets
Direct Monthly Online Film Festival
2020
Official Selection
The white sheets
Balkans Beyond Borders Short Film Festival
Izmir
2020
Official Selection
The white sheets
6th Balkan Panorama Film Festival
Buca
2020
Official Selection
The white sheets
Tetova International Film Festival
Tetova
2020
Official Selection
The white sheets
Corto Week End
Milano
2020
Audience Choice Award
The white sheets - Albanian
18th Tirana International Film Festival
Tirana
2020
Finalist
Longing to sing
Lift-Off Global Network
Pinewood Studios
2019
Birth Date
July 21, 1974
Birth City
Korçë
Current City
Tirana
Hometown
Tirana
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
Albanian
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