Hana Noka
Welcome to my site! I’m Hana Noka, a filmmaker, author, and advocate for animal rights, blending a passion for storytelling with impactful projects across film, literature, and activism. Scroll down to discover more about my journey and recent work.
About
Hana Noka is an Albanian-American filmmaker, animal rights activist, and author who is passionate about storytelling. She holds a BA (Honors) in Journalism and Visual Media from Griffith College Dublin, Ireland. Hana recently earned a Certificate in Business and Management of Entertainment from UCLA Extension in Los Angeles.
Hana's Drama Short Film I, WOMAN, produced by Pinkmoon Global, has garnered numerous festival awards, nominations, and official selections. Having been inspired by strong and powerful women throughout history, Hana wrote a novel BESA PO about a legendary fierce warrior queen, Queen Teuta of Illyria. The novel won a prize as a Winner of the 8th Edition of Beverly Hills Book Awards 2020 in the historical fiction category. Hana has also produced and directed several documentaries. Currently, she is working on a new documentary about stray dogs in Kosovo titled The Citizen Paw. Hana’s portfolio extends beyond filmmaking; she enjoys exploring various creative projects, including acting, modeling, and appearing in commercials.
Fluent in English, Albanian, Croatian, and Turkish. Hana is also a sports enthusiast who enjoys tennis, swimming, yoga, hiking, and biking.
Education
Certificate in Business and Management of Entertainment, UCLA Extension, California
Ba (Honors) Degree in Journalism and Visual Media, Griffith College Dublin, Ireland
Journalism, Vern, Croatia
Awards
Award of Merit by Best Shorts Competition 2020
Silver Award Actress by Hollywood Gold Awards 2021
Best Lead Actress from Anatolia International Film Festival 2021
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