Fatlume Bunjaku, interview with the European Shooting Star 2026 from Albania

February 17, 2026

At the Berlinale, the European Shooting Star 2026 for Albania is Fatlume Bunjaku

Fatlume Bunjaku, interview with the European Shooting Star 2026 from Albania Chiara Nicoletti

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At the 76th Berlinale, with the European Shooting stars programme, the European Film Promotion brings ten promising, versatile European acting newcomers to the festival each year. The goal is to help them make a name for themselves with the international press and audience and to build a network in the international film industry.

The actors take part in a tailor-made programme featuring high-profile press activities and curated meetings with international casting directors, talent agents and producers. The European Shooting Stars presentation at the Berlinale introduces the actors to an international audience of leading industry professionals.

The European Shooting Stars 2026 are: Fatlume Bunjaku (Albania), Lucas Englander (Austria), Violet Braeckman (Belgium), Salif Cissé (France), Enno Trebs (Germany), Danielle Galligan (Ireland), Tecla Insolia (Italy), Joes Brauers (The Netherlands), Sofia Tjelta Sydness (Norway) and Cleo Diára (Portugal).

Fatlume Bunjaku is the star chosen to represent Albania in the programme.

Fatlume Bunjaku is a Kosovan-Albanian actress who blends her creative flair on-screen, with a meaningful academic background – and even a career in music. She began in 2013 and her talent was recognized instantaneously, winning the Best Actress award at the Nine Eleven Film Festival, leading to a host of impressive credits, culminating with an impressive turn in Hana (2025). Off screen she remains committed in sharing her wisdom with the next generation, having obtained a master’s degree in 2020, she specialized in children’s theatre, made accessible to those with special needs, while also working as a lecturer in the performing arts.

Written by: Chiara Nicoletti

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