Nora's Notes, Biography and Contact Information
About
As a persistent romantic, I believe in the transformative power of the film to inspire, change and educate. Therefore, I make films that tell authentic stories inspired from real peoples’ experiences.
When I’m not making films, I’m taking photographs, as this is the place where it all started for me. In my practice I have utilized all my technical and people skills, art education and background influences, to be effective and inspired but also true. This combination of qualities has proven to be successful, as my career so far suggests, but also exciting and time-proof. This is because it allows you to explore freshly and openly every factor you cannot control: humans, social dynamics, filming setbacks.
And there lies the importance of documentary filmmaking, to respect and trust the process in order to create meaningful stories and impactful visuals. This passion is what drives me, and it’s what I hope to pass on to inspire the next generation of filmmakers.
When I’m not making films, I’m taking photographs, as this is the place where it all started for me. In my practice I have utilized all my technical and people skills, art education and background influences, to be effective and inspired but also true. This combination of qualities has proven to be successful, as my career so far suggests, but also exciting and time-proof. This is because it allows you to explore freshly and openly every factor you cannot control: humans, social dynamics, filming setbacks.
And there lies the importance of documentary filmmaking, to respect and trust the process in order to create meaningful stories and impactful visuals. This passion is what drives me, and it’s what I hope to pass on to inspire the next generation of filmmakers.
Photo by MacriStudio–Bucharest
I make films that tell authentic stories inspired from real people's experiences.
Master (2010) in Digital Arts, Athens School of Fine Arts, Athens, Greece.
Barchelor (1998) in Film & TV Section, National University of Drama and Cinematography, Bucharest, Romania.
Barchelor (1998) in Film & TV Section, National University of Drama and Cinematography, Bucharest, Romania.
Based in Greece and Romania
–Works Worldwide.
Fluent in English, Romanian and Greek.
–Works Worldwide.
Fluent in English, Romanian and Greek.
Member of the Romanian Filmmakers Union.
Nora Agapi is an award-winning filmmaker and educator with extensive experience, dedicated to crafting compelling visual narratives that illuminate the impactful stories of individuals and communities.
Her debut feature film, 'Timebox' (2018), has gained international recognition, screening at multiple festivals, winning several awards and broadcasting on HBO.
Over her extensive career, she has worked on a diverse range of projects, including documentaries, short films, and TV productions across Romania, Sweden, Ireland, the USA, and Africa.
In addition to her filmmaking, Nora has mentored aspiring filmmakers at various international festivals, including her long-standing collaboration with the Exploration Workshop class at the Moldox Documentary Film Festival in Moldova. Find out more.
Nora is also an accomplished photographer, currently focused on preserving and showcasing the archival films and photographs of her father, Ioan Agapi. Explore her photography portfolio.
Her debut feature film, 'Timebox' (2018), has gained international recognition, screening at multiple festivals, winning several awards and broadcasting on HBO.
Over her extensive career, she has worked on a diverse range of projects, including documentaries, short films, and TV productions across Romania, Sweden, Ireland, the USA, and Africa.
In addition to her filmmaking, Nora has mentored aspiring filmmakers at various international festivals, including her long-standing collaboration with the Exploration Workshop class at the Moldox Documentary Film Festival in Moldova. Find out more.
Nora is also an accomplished photographer, currently focused on preserving and showcasing the archival films and photographs of her father, Ioan Agapi. Explore her photography portfolio.
Selected Festivals:
Ji.hlava IDFF
Astra IDFF
Rotterdam IFF
Berlinale, International Film Market
Edinburgh IFF
Dok.fest Munich
Galway FF
Monterrey IFF
NY Film and Video FF
Amsterdam Bleed vor Bleed
Ji.hlava IDFF
Astra IDFF
Rotterdam IFF
Berlinale, International Film Market
Edinburgh IFF
Dok.fest Munich
Galway FF
Monterrey IFF
NY Film and Video FF
Amsterdam Bleed vor Bleed
Selected Awards:
Best Central and East European Documentary Film, Ji.hlava IDFF 2018, Czech Republic, Timebox
Best Film, Balkan Dox, Dokufest IDFF 2019, Kosovo, Timebox
Best Director and Best Photographer, Cronograf IDFF 2019, Republic of Moldova, Timebox
Special Award, Astra IFF 2011, Romania, Off the Beaten Track
Lessina D´Argento, FF della Lessinia 2011, Italy, Off the Beaten Track
ICR Award, Astra Film Festival 2006, Romania, Leaving Transilvania
Best Central and East European Documentary Film, Ji.hlava IDFF 2018, Czech Republic, Timebox
Best Film, Balkan Dox, Dokufest IDFF 2019, Kosovo, Timebox
Best Director and Best Photographer, Cronograf IDFF 2019, Republic of Moldova, Timebox
Special Award, Astra IFF 2011, Romania, Off the Beaten Track
Lessina D´Argento, FF della Lessinia 2011, Italy, Off the Beaten Track
ICR Award, Astra Film Festival 2006, Romania, Leaving Transilvania
