Stephan Komandarev, a multifaceted individual with a profound passion for the world of film, is a Bulgarian director, producer, and scriptwriter. Born in the vibrant city of Sofia in 1966, he began his cinematic journey by graduating in Film & TV directing from the New Bulgarian University in 1999.
Komandarev's latest feature film, "Directions", has garnered significant attention, being nominated for the prestigious "Un certain regard" award at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival official selection. His impressive repertoire includes a plethora of award-winning feature and documentary films, such as:
"The World is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner" (2008),a groundbreaking film that received international acclaim, including a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2010. This film holds the record for the most widely released Bulgarian film worldwide, being distributed in 93 countries and winning 35 awards at various film festivals.
The Judgment (2014) is another notable work, which has won an impressive 12 awards and served as the Bulgarian entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2016.
Komandarev's documentary films, such as The Town of Badante Women (2009),Alphabet of Hope (2003),Bread over the Fence (2002),and Dog's Home (1999),have also received critical acclaim.
As a testament to his dedication to his craft, Komandarev is a 2011 EAVE graduate and a member of several esteemed organizations, including the Bulgarian Film Directors' Association, the Bulgarian Film Producers' Association, and the European Film Academy.
