REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC
Awards to Mr. Sami Leka the title of “MASTER OF THE GREAT.”
“In appreciation of his valuable contribution in the fields of post-production, graphics, visual and color editing direction, frontier fields in the television and virtual world.
With gratitude for the multidimensional, human, and spiritual artistic personality displayed throughout his entire career.”
No. Decree 13518
Tirana, on 23.03.2022
Awards Over the Years
Albanian Music Video Festival “Netët e Klipit Shqiptar”
Organized by Deliart Association, this is the only Albanian visual arts festival of its kind, established in 2002 and held annually. It includes artists and production studios from Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and the Albanian diaspora.
5th Edition – April 28, 2006, Sheraton Hotel
Broadcast on Vizion+ TV
• Best Graphics Award
Music Video: “Përse me mua” – Ingrit Gjoni
Editing & Post-production: Sami Leka, Max Production
6th Edition – May 2, 2007, Vila Toscana, Ndroq
Broadcast on RTSH and MTV Macedonia
• First Prize – Best Overall Music Video (All Components)
Music Video: “Nenat Shqiptare” – Vagabondi, Erion Korini, Gjergj Jorgaqi
Editing & Post-production: Sami Leka, Max Production
• Best Graphics Award
Music Video: “Preke hundën” – Irma Libohova
Editing & Post-production: Sami Leka, Max Production
7th Edition – May 25, 2008, Casa Italia
Broadcast on RTSH and MTV Macedonia
• First Prize – Best Overall Music Video (All Components)
Music Video: “Larg dhe Afër” – Alban Skënderaj
Editing & Post-production: Sami Leka, Max Production
• Audience Choice Award
Music Video: “Vitamina” – Ingrit Gjoni
Editing & Post-production: Sami Leka, Max Production
8th Edition – May 24, 2009
Broadcast on RTSH and MTV Macedonia
• Best Editing Award
Music Video: “Adonis” – Shota Baraliu
Editing & Post-production: Sami Leka, Max Production
9th Edition – May 30, 2010
Broadcast on RTSH and MTV Macedonia
• Best Hip Hop Video Award
Music Video: “Bohu Gati” – Big Basta
Editing & Post-production: Sami Leka, Max Production
• Best Production Award
Music Video: “Vetëm ti” – Blero ft. Zajmina
Editing & Post-production: Sami Leka, Max Production
10th Edition – June 29, 2011, City Park
Broadcast on RTSH and MTV Macedonia
• Audience Award
Music Video: “Relax” – Stine ft. Ingrit Gjoni
Editing & Post-production: Sami Leka, Max Production
11th Edition – June 7, 2012, Delta Park
Broadcast on RTSH and MTV Macedonia
• First Prize: Best Overall Music Video
Music Video: “Tranzit” – Aurela Gaçe
Editing & Post-production: Sami Leka, Max Production
• Best Folk Music Video Award
Music Video: “Fjala ime është kënga” – Poni
Editing & Post-production: Sami Leka, Max Production
• Media Award
Music Video: “Iluzion” – Leonora Jakupi
Editing & Post-production: Sami Leka, Max Production
• Best Production Award
Music Video: “Mike e Rivale” – Çiljeta ft. Ingrit Gjoni
Editing & Post-production: Sami Leka, Max Production
13th Edition – June 2, 2014, Skanderbeg Square, Skopje, North Macedonia
Broadcast on RTSH and MTV Macedonia
• First Prize: Best Overall Music Video
Music Video: “Vajza e kojshisë” – Leonora Jakupi
Editing & Post-production: Sami Leka, Max Production
14th Edition – June 12, 2015, Palace of Culture, Ulcinj, Montenegro
Broadcast on RTSH and MTV Macedonia
• Best Editing Award
Music Video: “Bye Bye” – Anxhela Peristeri ft. Marcus Markado
Editing & Post-production: Sami Leka, Max Production
15th Edition – June 8, 2016, Tirana
Broadcast on RTSH and MTV Macedonia
• First Prize: Best Overall Music Video
Music Video: “Për më pas një rozë” – Rozana Radi
Editing & Post-production: Sami Leka
16th Edition – Ulcinj, Montenegro
Broadcast on RTSH and MTV Macedonia
• Best Production Award
Music Video: “Mbretëreshe” – Ingrit Gjoni ft. Gjeto Luca
Editing & Post-production: Sami Leka, Max Production
17th Edition – June 20, 2020, Ulcinj, Montenegro
Broadcast on RTSH and MTV Macedonia
• First Prize: Best Overall Music Video
Music Video: “Veten dua gjallë” – Aurela Gaçe
Editing & Post-production: Sami Leka, Max Production
• Best Production Award
Music Video: “Shqiponjë e lirë” – Gena
Editing & Post-production: Sami Leka, Max Production
19th Edition – May 27, 2022, Ulcinj, Montenegro
Broadcast on RTSH and MTV Macedonia
• First Prize: Best Overall Music Video
Music Video: “By my side” – Beatrix Ramosaj
Editing & Post-production: Sami Leka, Max Production
• Audience Award
Music Video: “By my side” – Beatrix Ramosaj
Editing & Post-production: Sami Leka, Max Production
20th Edition – May 27, 2022, Ulcinj, Montenegro
Broadcast on RTSH and MTV Macedonia
• First Prize: Best Overall Music Video
Music Video: “TQR” – Ronela Hajati
Editing & Post-production: Sami Leka, Max Production
Video Fest Festival
For 11 years, the annual festival “VideoFest” has been held in Pristina, and it has offered an opportunity for artists from Kosovo and the Balkans to compete for the main prize. This festival aims to promote and stimulate production and creativity in these territories, providing a platform for local and regional talents. The best artist and the best video are announced every year, supporting the development of the music and visual industry in the region.
VIDEO FEST KOSOVO FESTIVAL 2011
• Best Pop Folk Video:
“Alberie Hadergjonaj – Kur nuk shkon, nuk shkon”
• Best Rap Hip-Hop Video:
“Tingulli i Trent ft. Flori – Ani ani syn”
• With production Max Production. Edits and post-productions were done by Sami Leka.
VIDEO FEST KOSOVO FESTIVAL 2012
• Best Video in All Components (First Prize):
“Alban Skenderaj – Mirë se vjen në shpirtin tim”
• Best Pop Video:
“Alban Skenderaj – Mirë se vjen në shpirtin tim”
• Best Duet Video:
“Andos & Eugent Bushpepa – Adrenalina”
• Best Pop Folk Video:
“Gili – Haku i nënës”
• Best Direction Video:
“Alban Skenderaj – Mirë se vjen në shpirtin tim”
• Video with Most YouTube Clicks:
“Flori ft. Albatrit Muqiqi & Noga – Tequila Vava”
• With production Max Production. Edits and post-productions were done by Sami Leka.
VIDEO FEST KOSOVO FESTIVAL 2013
• Best Video in All Components (First Prize) – 2013:
“Flor Mumajesi – Pa Jetë”
• Best RnB Video:
“Elvana Gjata ft. 2po2 – Beso”
• Best Ballad Video:
“Flori – Pa Jetë”
• Best Duet Video:
“Elvana Gjata ft. 2po2 – Beso”
• With production Max Production. Edits and post-productions were done by Sami Leka.
VIDEO FEST KOSOVO FESTIVAL 2014
• Best Video in All Components (First Prize):
“Leonora Jakupi – Vajza e Kojshis”
• Best Collaborative Video:
“Dafina Zeqiri ft. Dj Blunt & Real 1 – Veq met pas ty”
• Best Female Competition Video:
“Leonora Jakupi – Vajza e Kojshis”
• With production Max Production. Edits and post-productions were done by Sami Leka.
Festival “ZHURMA SHOW” – Kosovo
The “Zhurma Show Awards” is organized by the “Zico TV” television station.
Awards are given in various categories such as: “Best New Artist,” “Best Rock,” “Best Pop,” “Best Dance,” and many other nominations.
ZHURMA SHOW 2010
• Best Dance Male Award:
“Mario Bischin Ft. Revolt Klan – Id Lover”
• Best Pop-Folk Male Award:
“Labi – Mesazhin Në Telefon”
• With Max Production. Edits and post-productions were done by Sami Leka.
ZHURMA SHOW 2013
• Alsat M Award:
“Adelina Tahiri – S’je i pari”
• Internet Award:
“Silva Gunbardhi ft. Mandi ft. Dafi – Të ka lali shpirt”
• Best Song Award:
“Silva Gunbardhi ft. Mandi ft. Dafi – Të ka lali shpirt” (Alfred Sula)
• With Max Production. Edits and post-productions were done by Sami Leka.
ZHURMA SHOW 2015
• Best Balada Award:
“Shkumbin Ismaili ft. Poni – Nuk ta fal”
• With Max Production. Edits and post-productions were done by Sami Leka.
ZHURMA SHOW 2016
• Best Video In All Components (First Prize):
“Enca ft. Noizy – Bow Down”
• Best Pop Award:
“Enca – Dreq”
• Best RnB Award:
“Nora Istrefi – Sa t’kam dasht”
• Best Collab Award:
“Etnon ft. Genta Ismajli – Shake It”
• With Max Production. Edits and post-productions were done by Sami Leka.
ZHURMA SHOW 2017
• Best Interpret Award:
“Gena – Ma dhe dashninë”
• With Max Production. Editing and post-production were done by Sami Leka.
