Reflection

In the city, Yasen leads a simple life as a janitor until he meets the unconventional artist Vesta. Together, they escape into nature, where the elements become their guide, leading them to each other and to a deeper understanding of themselves.

  • Ani Sabri
    Key Cast
    "Vesta"
  • Iliya Gaidev
    Key Cast
    "Yasen"
  • Mishel Devor
    Director
  • Mishel Devor
    Writer
    Drowners
  • Alexander Dragomirov
    Writer
  • Alexander Dragomirov
    Producer
  • Mishel Devor
    Co-Producers
  • Boyan Dragomirov
    Co-Producers
  • Boyan Dragomirov
    Director of Photography
  • Lachezar Hristov
    Assistant Camera
  • Boris Belev
    Music Composer
  • Boyan Dragomirov
    Edit
  • Kalina Kirilova
    Sound
  • Gabriela Yovcheva
    Sound
  • Elina Boyanova
    Production Design and Make up
  • Nadezda Bogoeva
    Production Design and Make up
  • Pavel Velchev
    Photographers
  • Boris Vasilev
    Photographers
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Отражение
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    30 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    December 21, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    1,800 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Bulgaria
  • Country of Filming:
    Bulgaria
  • Language:
    Bulgarian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Westminster
Director Biography - Mishel Devor

Mishel - the director and co-screenwriter, specializes in theatre and film dramaturgy and TV scripts and is developing an innovative screenwriting workshop program that integrates artificial intelligence.

Aleksandar Dragomirov is the co-writer and producer of the short film Reflection, which explores the journey towards one’s self through visual storytelling. He holds a Media and Cultural Studies degree from Universität zu Köln and works professionally in product marketing. His passion for filmmaking has been a constant since childhood and has shaped his creative vision and approach.

Boyan is the cinematographer and editor of Reflection. With over a decade of experience in photography and filmmaking, he is completing his film degree at the University of Westminster in London and preparing to launch his career in the camera department.

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Director Statement

“Reflection” tells the story of a small, ordinary man embarking on a journey—not just any journey, but the journey toward himself. Sometimes, love is the key to self-love. Other times, reconnecting with nature and discovering your true element is the right path back to yourself. But in the end, what truly matters is realizing that you don’t have to live in a mere reflection of your life—you must embrace yourself, here and now, exactly as you are. To accept yourself. To love yourself. Along the way, you may find support, but true strength comes from within. Only when you have first received love from yourself can you truly be ready to accept it from another.