has completed her academic studies for 'Film and Television Directing' at the Academy of Arts, Tirana. After the academy she specialized in 'Film Industry' in Warsaw. While in school she worked as an executive director at the 'Durrës Film Festival'. Over the last 10 years, Elkjana Gjipali has worked as a producer of several short films and 5 feature films mainly supported by National Film Center. She is passionate about film literacy beside production and has developed several film education programs. She doesn’t like to admit it but we know that she has also worked in some music videos. Those who work with her know that she likes to write lists and will explain you in detail many times how she wants something to be done. Be aware that once in set she will not tell you what to do anymore but she will do it herself and probably add your name in one of her lists.