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Shaqir Veseli | |
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Born | 1957 (age 66–67) |
Known for | Painting, animation |
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Veseli has spoken about the problems caused for animated films by lack of funding from the National Center of Cinematography. [1]
In 2013, he was awarded the Grand Prix at the Theranda Animation Film Festival for Tsunami. [1] The film had also been awarded the Jury Prize at Dokufest in 2009. [1]
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