Glow

Glow is a coming-of-age, experimental, short film in which we follow Philip’s journey in overcoming family issues, fear, and mental health struggles to succeed in his dream of becoming a successful dancer. The film’s essence is about finding your inner glow, when you are down in the dark, surrounded by your own metaphoric demons and the importance of reflection.

Glow also tries to challenge societal stigma on male dancers. It relies mainly on body language, mimics, dance, and music to express emotions, rather than dialogue.

  • Finn Evans
    Director
  • Anjelina Entcheva Entcheva
    Writer
  • Anjelina Entcheva Entcheva
    Producer
  • Viliyan Geshev
    Key Cast
    "Philip"
  • Bilyana Tsolova
    Key Cast
    "Younger Philip"
  • Alexander Grigorov
    Key Cast
    "Philip's father"
  • Sirma Kuncheva
    Key Cast
    "Philip's mother"
  • Elena Hrant
    Assistant Director
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Music Video, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 20 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 4, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    500 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    Bulgaria
  • Country of Filming:
    Bulgaria
  • Language:
    Bulgarian
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of East Anglia
  • Reels International Short Film Festival

    India
    February 18, 2024
    Best Experimental Short Film
  • Aphelion Film Festival

    May 31, 2023
    Best Student Short
  • Multi Dimension Independent Film Festival

    June 24, 2022
    Finalist in Best Low Budget Film category
  • Norwich Queer International Film Festival
    Norwich
    United Kingdom
    March 3, 2024
    Selection in Experimental Short
  • Serbia International Youth Film Festival
    Belgrad
    Serbia
    March 5, 2022
    Nomination in Shorts Category
  • CILECT - UEA's portfolio

    May 24, 2021
Director Biography - Finn Evans

Finn Evans (credited as Anjelina Entcheva) is a 2021 Bachelor in Media studies at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, UK.

Recently graduated with an MA in Theatre Directing at UEA, where he co-wrote and directed his first full-length theatre production Real Boy.
Originally born in the US, he has lived most of his life in the capital city of Bulgaria - Sofia, dreaming of working in the art industry in both his country and abroad.

He has experience in being a writer-director in several short films (some in the UK and some in Bulgaria). He has also directed and written a radio production and a podcast for university and has experience in other film positions such as writer, scripter and editor.

He also has experience in stage performance, arts and crafts (through cosplay), and drumming for 4 years in the oldest brass orchestra in Sofia during his high-school years, where he competed around Europe with his colleagues on events such as EuroBosel.

When he isn't creating media-related projects he enjoys travels and longboarding and is always passionate about finding new inspirations.

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