Short Film Forum

Korridoret e Pritjes

Fiction / Albania
Director: Adrian Guri
Producer: Ajola Daja, Adrian Guri
Production Company: Ar Production, Am-Production
Language: Albania
Estimated Duration: 25 Minutes
Current Stage Of Development: Pre-Production, Screenplay Finalization

Synopsis:
In the cold corridors of a pediatric hospital, two mothers wait while their children undergo life-saving treatment. Elona, overwhelmed by fear and guilt, struggles to remain hopeful as the pressure begins to fracture her family. Nearby, Klara faces the same uncertainty with quiet resilience.

As the hours pass, the two women form an unexpected bond, sharing fragments of their lives, their anxieties, and the unbearable helplessness of waiting. Around them, doctors move behind closed doors, relatives search for answers, and time seems to stand still.

Inspired by a personal experience, "Korridoret e pritjes" (Corridors of Hope and Fear) is an intimate drama about parenthood, vulnerability, and the fragile connections people create when confronted with the possibility of loss.

Director’s Biography:
Adrian Guri is an Albanian filmmaker, producer, and editor based in Tirana. He holds a degree in Film Directing from the University of Arts, Tirana, and is the founder of AM-PRODUCTION. His work focuses on intimate human stories, social issues, migration, and the relationship between people and their environment.

He directed the feature documentary “Saving the Vjosa River – The Story Behind”, which has screened at international festivals and received several awards, including Best Male Director at the Frome International Climate Film Festival 2026. His recent work also includes the short fiction film “The Wooden Suitcase” and the feature film project “The Space Between”, currently in development.

“Corridors of Hope and Fear” is inspired by a personal experience and continues his interest in emotionally driven stories rooted in real life.

Producer’s Biography:
Ajola Daja is an Albanian screenwriter, director, and producer. After graduating in Screenwriting from the Marubi Film School in Tirana, she founded her production company, A.R. Production. Through the company, she has collaborated on various film projects, including producing “Balkan’s Gate” and the creative documentary “Light” (2017).

She co-wrote Florenc Papa’s feature drama “Open Door”, which premiered at the Sarajevo Film Festival in 2019. After directing the short films “ANA” and “Sister and Brother” in 2016, she completed her debut feature, “EMILI”, as writer, director, and producer.

Daja also co-wrote Robert Budina’s feature film “Waterdrop” and the television series “The Square of Power”. She is currently developing her second feature, “Colors Under My Skin”, and has completed development of “Made of Dust”, supported by Creative Europe.

Support Sought From Short Film Forum:
We hope to connect with potential co-producers, industry partners, and mentors who can help prepare the film for production and develop an effective festival and distribution strategy.