Pavel was born in Sofia in 1987, is an award winning Bulgarian film director. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts and a Master’s Degree in Film Arts. He is known for his highly realistic and provocative films, exploring the collapse of contemporary Bulgarian society. The latest installment of the trilogy, PRIDE, won the Grand Prix in the International Competition of Clermont-Ferrand and was nominated Best Short Film at the 2014 European Film Awards.