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The Premiere

On the evening of the premiere of his new film “Deep in the Soul”, director Philip Kralev is curious to see what the audience and critics think when an unexpected guest suddenly appears.

  • Toma Waszarow
    Director
  • Toma Waszarow
    Writer
  • Simeon Ventsislavov
    Writer
  • Toma Waszarow
    Producer
  • Stefan Denoljubov
    Key Cast
    "Filip Kralev (the director)"
  • Stefan Mavrodiev
    Key Cast
    "The father"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Премиерата
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Comedy
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 53 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 15, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    45,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Bulgaria
  • Country of Filming:
    Bulgaria
  • Language:
    Bulgarian
  • Shooting Format:
    Arri Alexa ProRes4444XQ
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • 28th Sofia film festival
    Sofia
    Bulgaria
    March 17, 2024
    Bulgarian premiere
  • IFF On the Beach
    Sofia
    Bulgaria
    September 4, 2024
    BEST FILM AWARD
  • SHOTS film festival
    Slovenj Gradec
    Slovenia
    August 2, 2024
  • Butoni festival
    Valencia
    Spain
    September 22, 2024
    BEST SHORT FILM AWARD
Distribution Information
  • Promofest
    Distributor
    Country: Spain
Director Biography - Toma Waszarow

Toma Waszarow is a director, producer, and experienced editor.
He graduated in Film and TV Directing from SW University and has participated in Berlinale Talent Campus, Sarajevo Talent Campus, TOSMI, and How to Say It.
Toma directed the Oscar-qualified short film RED LIGHT, which won over 30 awards and was mentioned in Cineuropa.org as one of the top 5 short films of 2016.
His directorial debut, THE KISS, was seen by more than 18 million viewers on YouTube and won several awards.
Toma Waszarow was also awarded by the Bulgarian Film Academy as the best feature film editor in both 2015 and 2016.

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Director Statement

The Premiere" is a deeply personal exploration of the complicated bond between fathers and sons. The film is sparked by a humiliating incident at a film premiere, where my own father's unexpected arrival forced me to confront a lifetime of unresolved emotions. Through this event, I began to grapple with themes of forgiveness, regret, and the pressure we put on ourselves and our art. This film is an invitation to delve into the messy, funny, often contradictory world of a filmmaker, where ambition and self-doubt collide.