2024, Bulgaria, 23 minutes, fantasy, comedy
Director: Angel Georgiev
Writer: Angel Georgiev
Cinematographer: Nikolay Barov
Producers: Angel Production
Cast: Ralitsa Chepisheva, Ralitsa Tsvetkova, Bilyana Isaeva, Stephany Buhova, Angel Georgiev, Alexander Nenchev
The slightly goofy and funny characters – Vakul the boggart and Smrdasha the goblin – try to awaken their true powers by creating their very first magical potion. But what happens when the recipe goes wrong?
Angel Georgiev
Angel Georgiev is a director, writer, and artist with a vivid imagination. Holding a Master’s degree in Film and Television Directing from New Bulgarian University. He is the author of theatrical productions, short films, music videos, and the fantasy novel “The Journey of Maya.” Also a member of the music group “Heavenly Wind.”
Filmography:
2024 – The Banshee Gang
2020 – Love during Lockdown
Festivals, Awards, and Nominations:
World Film Festival Cannes – 2024
• Winner, Best Indie Short – Angel Georgiev, Georgi Barakov, Nikolay Barov, Miroslav Stoilov
• Nominee, Best First Time Filmmaker – Angel Georgiev, Nikolay Barov
Best Film Awards – 2025
• Best Costume Design – Angel Georgiev, Verdjiniya Petrova, Diana Hristova, Lolita Nilokova