MichelleKaraivanov
Writer/ Director
Michelle Karaivanov is a writer-director whose work explores identity, womanhood, and coming-of-age. Raised in England by Bulgarian parents, she draws from her dual nationality and is influenced by filmmakers like Baz Luhrmann and Rose Glass. She is developing her debut feature set in Bulgaria while working at Actors Studio in Pinewood Studios to continue honing her directing skills. She is also in the process of writing a Sci-Fi TV series and female-led Taken-style action film. Her short film PRINCESS (2024) has been officially selected for this years Lytham International Film Festival, coming in August.
Films
Short Films
PRINCESS
Elena realises that she doesn't want children and struggles to make her partner Zo understand this sudden change of heart.
Spaghetti
Malaika is getting married and struggles to conform to the idyllic image of a bride as imposed by her mother and Kenyan heritage.
live, love, learn
Tired of waiting for her life to start, Chloe decides to travel the world, but convincing her mother won't be easy.
Ember
A young woman’s mother is in hospital in Ireland and the next plane isn't until the morning. She spends a sleepless night roaming London, using the city as her stress relief.
Job Type: Permanent
Love, presented as a physical character, struggles to help a heartbroken woman accept that she still loves her ex. He starts trying to find someone to replace him.
Mike & Delilah
Mike & Delilah get to know each other, fall in love and move in together. An unexpected pregnancy occurs and Delilah is unsure how best to break the news to Mike.
Reviews
Tea Break Film Reviews
Top 10 Films of 2024
My top 10 films from 2024 including body horrors, intense sportsmanship and jam-packed Sci-Fi's.
Tenet Explained
The concepts of time inversion, the grandfather paradox & reverse entropy within Tenet explained.
The Death of Netflix
Predictions about the future of streaming; conglomerates, subscriptions and innovation.
Satire in The Menu
Analysing how satire is used to explore cancel culture, the restaurant industry, #metoo and more.
Science VS Cinema
Delving into the science behind the multiverse to judge how plausible the cinematic versions are.
Food is Character
Analysing how Brad Pitt uses his characters' eating habits to better convey personality.
Quotes
Lines
"We’re all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?"
The Doctor, The Big Bang (2010)
"You told me not to think!"
Rooster, Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
"Just once I want my life to be like an 80’s movie."
Olive, Easy A (2010)
"You dream in a language I can't understand."
Arthur, Past Lives (2023)