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Self-Portrait

While painting his self-portrait, a young artist discovers his true personality.

  • Dess Atanasoff
    Director
  • Dess Atanasoff
    Writer
  • Boris Atanasov
    Writer
  • Dess Atanasoff
    Producer
  • Eleni Dekidis
    Producer
  • Boris Atanasov
    Key Cast
    "X"
  • Sevar Ivanov
    Key Cast
    "Lachezar"
  • Valentin Ganev
    Key Cast
    "Prof. Ognyanov"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Автопортрет
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Fantasy, Coming of age
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 58 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 1, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Bulgaria
  • Country of Filming:
    Bulgaria
  • Language:
    Bulgarian, English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:10
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Dess Atanasoff

Dess Atanasoff (Desislav Zherar Atanasov) was born in Pernik, Bulgaria. He has been making amateur films since he was 14 years old. He has a degree in engineering, and he is currently taking directing courses at New Bulgarian University. His student short film 'Mutual Heart' won the BUSHO 2021 PRIZE - BRONZE BUSHO in Budapest and 'Self-Portrait' is his debut short film.

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Director Statement

By making this film, I'm actually trying to find the most interesting way to show the importance of believing in yourself and accepting your difference.