DEA Open Air makes Tirana a space for screenings, debate and international auteur cinema, with particular attention to young filmmakers and film schools.
Festival profile
The programme combines outdoor screenings, feature and short film competitions, student films, meetings with creative teams and DEA Academy activities. University and cultural venues across Tirana become a shared cinematic route for audiences.
2026 calendar
The thirteenth edition took place from 1 to 5 June 2026. Forty films from twenty-five countries were selected across feature, short and student film sections.
Why this festival matters
DEA Open Air links exhibition, training and regional cooperation. It provides visibility for independent work that is often absent from commercial distribution.
Editorial verification
Culturama checked this listing against an official festival, municipal, tourism or ministry source on 21 July 2026. When organisers have not yet published exact dates, the calendar is clearly marked as awaiting confirmation rather than estimated.