Ember

A young woman’s mother is in hospital in Ireland and the next plane isn't until the morning. She spends a sleepless night roaming London, using the city as her stress relief.

  • Michelle Karaivanov
    Director
  • Michelle Karaivanov
    Writer
  • Doireann Kavanagh
    Key Cast
  • Eriks Mickevics
    Colour Grader
  • Michelle Karaivanov
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 5, 2014
  • Production Budget:
    0 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English, Irish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Michelle Karaivanov

Michelle Karaivanov was born in South Africa and moved to England in 1999. She is Bulgarian and is very influenced by her experience living in one culture but being from another. She likes deciphering people from how they act to what they feel. She is interested in exploring the aesthetics of life - the subtle beauty that can be found in people, nature, and even ideas.

Find out more about Michelle's work at her website: www.michellefilm.com

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Director Statement

A very small and personal production. I wanted to experiment with camera and using the lights of the city around me. I enjoyed exploring this character within a minute section of her life.