With this experimental documentary, the director brings their grandmother’s story to life, shedding light on an often-forgotten chapter of recent history.
Bulgaria, 2024, 3 min, Bulgarian with English subtitles
Director: Mihaela Draganova
Director’s Biography:
Director Mihaela Draganova grew up in Kameno, a small town near the coast of the Black Sea. At the age of 19, she moved to the UK to continue her education. She specialized in Computer Animation and deepened her love for storytelling. As part of her degree, Mihaela created her first film—an experimental documentary titled Travel Story. After graduating, she moved to Sofia and began working at a local animation studio. Her next career goal is to direct an independent animated short.