Svetla Tsotsorkova graduated film directing first in NATFA and then at London Film School. Her graduation short “Life with Sophia” was screened at various international film festivals like Semaine de la Critique, Karlovy Vary, Telluride, among others. Her first feature “Thirst” had its World Premiere at San Sebastian IFF - New Directors competition in 2015. The film was nominated by EFA for “Discovery” in 2016. Her second feature “Sister” received “Special Mention” at San Sebastian IFF - New Directors competition in 2019. It also won Young FIPRESCI award at Warsaw IFF, Special Jury Award at Transylvania IFF and Best Film Award at Sofia IFF, Cottbus IFF, SkopjeIFF, Bosphorus IFF-Istanbul.