Alper Zilgir

I’m a filmmaker based in Prishtina, Kosovo, focused on intimate, character-driven stories that explore emotional isolation, memory, and existential themes through a poetic and minimalist lens. Since 2020, I’ve directed over 30 music videos and several short films and documentaries, shaping a visual style that blends realism with experimental and psychological elements. I am particularly drawn to stories that unfold between reality and dream, silence and noise, clarity and ambiguity. Influenced by both classical and contemporary auteurs, I aim to create films that evoke inner worlds and emotional depth more than plot resolution.
Alongside directing, I’ve been working as an editor since 2013, and since 2019 I’ve handled the editing and post-production for numerous artistic projects, including my own films. My latest short, Chronicles of Sonatine or: Shadows of the Broken Memories, explores trauma and identity across a chapter-based structure. Previous works include Moonshine (2022), Isekai (2021), and Knockout (2020), each engaging with themes of inner turmoil and personal transformation.
My goal is to contribute to a new wave of Kosovar cinema rooted in personal vision and emotional honesty. I am always open to collaborating with creatives who value depth, sincerity, and the craft of filmmaking.

Personal

Nationality
Kosovar, Turkish
Languages
English: fluent
Albanian: native
Turkish: fluent
Professions
1st AD, Director, Editor, Creative producer, Producer, Creator, Screenwriter, Script consultant, Post production supervisor, Post production assistant, 2nd assistant camera, Casting assistant, Script supervisor, Script continuity, Assistant editor, Dramaturgical editing advisor, Best Boy, Lighting assistant, Location scout, Copywriter
Accommodation options
Prishtina, Istanbul

Experience & skills

Education

Elementary School "Faik Konica"

High School of Economics and Law: Hoxhë Kadri Prishtina

University of Prishtina
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature
Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

University of Prishtina
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Jul 2019 -

Experience abroad
Albania, Türkiye
Special skills

writing and directing
communication

Own equipment

Sony a7iii
light equipment for small indie shorts
pc compatible for film editing and color grading
Nikon dslr for bts photography and vloging

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