Penko Gelev

Production

Penko Gelev

Born

1968-01-01 (58)

Place of birth

Asenovgrad, Bulgaria

Known for

Production

Credits

7 titles

Penko Gelev is a bulgarian illustrator and producer.

Known for

Ballad of Ferris the Self-appointed Knight and Smokie the Fire Breathing Dragon poster
NR

In the form of a ballad, the wandering bard Peyo tells us about the blacksmith Ferris, who decides to become a knight and thus change his fate. The encounter with Smokie the dragon will help him make deep conclusions about his own life.

Ballad of Ferris the Self-appointed Knight and Smokie the Fire Breathing Dragon

2024

Daga - stories in pictures poster
NR

The film is a study of a cultural phenomenon. In the midst of socialism - 1979 - in Bulgaria appears a magazine advocating Western influence – the comics art. “DAGA” exists for more than ten years and has a huge circulation – 300,000. This is a unique comics magazine, not only in Bulgaria but throughout the former Soviet bloc. Some of the series and the characters are still living today in the minds of the readers, shaping their personalities.

Daga - stories in pictures

2016

Zoetrope poster
NR

Two robots journey through a labyrinth and encounter curious characters and extraordinary objects as they reflect on their own existence.

Zoetrope

2017

Viola poster
NR

Master Gusla dreams his offspring to inherit his musical talent. Unfortunately, his only daughter Viola is devoid of musical talent. The master hopes that at least his grandchildren will become famous musicians.

Viola

2019

Phantom poster
NR

The action takes place in 1943 in Sofia during the bombing. Hristo is an artist trying to overcome his despair. In his studio, he meets a ghost - the spirit of Lazar.

Phantom

2020

Florentine Night poster
NR

The film narrates of the love and its manifestations, which are sometimes strange and inexplicable. Maximilian tells the sick Maria about his childhood when he felt in love with a beautiful statue. The loss of it affects his whole life.

Florentine Night

2022

Behind the camera

Ballad of Ferris the Self-appointed Knight and Smokie the Fire Breathing Dragon poster
NR

In the form of a ballad, the wandering bard Peyo tells us about the blacksmith Ferris, who decides to become a knight and thus change his fate. The encounter with Smokie the dragon will help him make deep conclusions about his own life.

Ballad of Ferris the Self-appointed Knight and Smokie the Fire Breathing Dragon

2024

Ballad of Ferris the Self-appointed Knight and Smokie the Fire Breathing Dragon poster
NR

In the form of a ballad, the wandering bard Peyo tells us about the blacksmith Ferris, who decides to become a knight and thus change his fate. The encounter with Smokie the dragon will help him make deep conclusions about his own life.

Ballad of Ferris the Self-appointed Knight and Smokie the Fire Breathing Dragon

2024

Daga - stories in pictures poster
NR

The film is a study of a cultural phenomenon. In the midst of socialism - 1979 - in Bulgaria appears a magazine advocating Western influence – the comics art. “DAGA” exists for more than ten years and has a huge circulation – 300,000. This is a unique comics magazine, not only in Bulgaria but throughout the former Soviet bloc. Some of the series and the characters are still living today in the minds of the readers, shaping their personalities.

Daga - stories in pictures

2016

Zoetrope poster
NR

Two robots journey through a labyrinth and encounter curious characters and extraordinary objects as they reflect on their own existence.

Zoetrope

2017

Viola poster
NR

Master Gusla dreams his offspring to inherit his musical talent. Unfortunately, his only daughter Viola is devoid of musical talent. The master hopes that at least his grandchildren will become famous musicians.

Viola

2019

Phantom poster
NR

The action takes place in 1943 in Sofia during the bombing. Hristo is an artist trying to overcome his despair. In his studio, he meets a ghost - the spirit of Lazar.

Phantom

2020

Florentine Night poster
NR

The film narrates of the love and its manifestations, which are sometimes strange and inexplicable. Maximilian tells the sick Maria about his childhood when he felt in love with a beautiful statue. The loss of it affects his whole life.

Florentine Night

2022