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I'm Arben Zharku, a film producer and executive based in the Netherlands with over 20 years in the film industry. I pioneered the global rise of Kosovo's film industry during my tenure as President and CEO of the National Film Fund, contributing to the Kosovo New Wave. I have played a significant role in elevating award-winning films such as Hive, Babai, Exile, Looking for Vera, Vera Dreams of the Sea, Zana, Cold November, The Hill Where Loneliness Roars, Displaced, Shok, and others, recognized at top international film festivals. I'm a longtime advocate for European filmmaking, a member of the European Film Academy, EAVE, and a board member of European Film Promotion, fostering cross-cultural collaboration and expanding the reach of diverse voices in global cinema.…I'm Arben Zharku, a film producer and executive based in the Netherlands with over 20 years in the film industry. I pioneered the global rise of Kosovo's film industry during my tenure as President and CEO of the National Film Fund, contributing to the Kosovo New Wave. I have played a significant role in elevating award-winning films such as Hive, Babai, Exile, Looking for Vera, Vera Dreams of the Sea, Zana, Cold November, The Hill Where Loneliness Roars, Displaced, Shok, and others, recognized at top international film festivals. I'm a longtime advocate for European filmmaking, a member of the European Film Academy, EAVE, and a board member of European Film Promotion, fostering cross-cultural collaboration and expanding the reach of diverse voices in global cinema.

Arben Zharku

Film Producer, Executive Producer, Creative Producer, +4

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I'm Arben Zharku, a film producer and executive based in the Netherlands with over 20 years in the film industry. I pioneered the global rise of Kosovo's film industry during my tenure as President and CEO of the National Film Fund, contributing to the Kosovo New Wave. I have played a significant role in elevating award-winning films such as Hive, Babai, Exile, Looking for Vera, Vera Dreams of the Sea, Zana, Cold November, The Hill Where Loneliness Roars, Displaced, Shok, and others, recognized at top international film festivals. I'm a longtime advocate for European filmmaking, a member of the European Film Academy, EAVE, and a board member of European Film Promotion, fostering cross-cultural collaboration and expanding the reach of diverse voices in global cinema.…I'm Arben Zharku, a film producer and executive based in the Netherlands with over 20 years in the film industry. I pioneered the global rise of Kosovo's film industry during my tenure as President and CEO of the National Film Fund, contributing to the Kosovo New Wave. I have played a significant role in elevating award-winning films such as Hive, Babai, Exile, Looking for Vera, Vera Dreams of the Sea, Zana, Cold November, The Hill Where Loneliness Roars, Displaced, Shok, and others, recognized at top international film festivals. I'm a longtime advocate for European filmmaking, a member of the European Film Academy, EAVE, and a board member of European Film Promotion, fostering cross-cultural collaboration and expanding the reach of diverse voices in global cinema.

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I’m Arben Zharku, a film producer and executive based in the Netherlands with over 20 years in the film industry. I pioneered the global rise of Kosovo’s film industry during my tenure as President and CEO of the National Film Fund, contributing to the Kosovo New Wave.

I have played a significant role in elevating award-winning films such as Hive, Babai, Exile, Looking for Vera, Vera Dreams of the Sea, Zana, Cold November, The Hill Where Loneliness Roars, Displaced, Shok, and others, recognized at top international film festivals. I’m a longtime advocate for European filmmaking, a member of the European Film Academy, EAVE, and a board member of European Film Promotion, fostering cross-cultural collaboration and expanding the reach of diverse voices in global cinema.

Skills

Leadership

Experience Level

Leadership

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Albanian

Fluent

Dutch

Beginner

Work Experience

Creative Producer - International Co-Productions at Revolver Amsterdam

January 1, 2023 - Present

Overseeing co-productions with a global perspective, blending entertainment, advertising, and digital media within Amsterdam’s vibrant film production landscape.

Chief Content Officer at White Rabbit

March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023

Spearheaded content strategies for innovative blockchain-based platforms enabling direct compensation for filmmakers through peer-to-peer streaming.

Board Member of Directors at European Film Promotion

May 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

Worked with European film promotion institutions to elevate European talent and cinema globally, emphasizing visibility at major festivals.

Chief Executive Officer at Kosovo Cinematography Center

January 1, 2014 - December 1, 2021

Led Kosovo’s public film fund, coordinating financial and creative support for local filmmakers, promoting Kosovo cinema, and fostering global recognition.

Manager - Producer at Multimedia Center

March 1, 2003 - December 1, 2013

Promoted contemporary theatre in Kosovo, producing bold, socially impactful theatre and cultural events with international collaboration.

Executive Director at SKENA UP International Students Film Festival

October 1, 2003 - December 1, 2013

Co-founded and managed Kosovo’s International Student Film and Theatre Festival, building a platform for emerging talent across Europe and beyond.

President of the Board at Kosovo Cinematography Center

April 1, 2011 - November 1, 2013

Over saw strategic initiatives and funding policies, supporting diverse film projects and enhancing Kosovo’s presence on the global stage.

Film Producer

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2014

Film Producer Credits: Tonight is Canceled (2007) [Feature], Three Minutes of Solitude (2009) [Short], Pink River (2009) [Short], The Wedding Tape (2011) [Short], Not the Time for Guitars (2014) [Short].