Boris Despodov embarked on his filmmaking journey approximately two decades ago, and his cinematic endeavors have garnered recognition at some of the world's most prestigious film festivals.
His inaugural documentary film, 'Corridor #8', garnered the Ecumenical Jury Prize at the 58th Berlinale Film Festival, subsequently earning the Best Emerging Director accolade at HotDocs and the Best Documentary Film distinction at the Sarajevo Film Festival.
In 2015, Despodov directed the renowned Italian film icon Claudia Cardinale in his low-budget feature film 'Twice Upon A Time In The West', which marked her first leading role in a decade. The film is slated to be screened at MoMa in New York as part of a Claudia Cardinale tribute series in February 2023.
Despodov's company, Arthouse Blockbusters, produced Tonislav Hristov's documentary 'Soul Food Stories', which was short-listed for the IDFA mid-length award in 2013.
His recent co-production, 'Give Up The Ghost' by Zain Duraie, premiered at the 76th Venice Film Festival and claimed the El Gouna Star for the Best Arab Short Film at the El Gouna Film Festival in 2019.
Furthermore, in 2021, 'May She Rest In Peace', a documentary by Iranian film director Nazol Kashani, received the ARTE Prize at the Dresden Film Festival.
Despodov is an esteemed member of the Documentary Association of Europe, EAVE producers' network, and the Bulgarian Film Academy.
