Georgi Partsalev was among the most popular Bulgaria comedians. Yet, being gay, under communism he was deprived of any awards. VALENTINA FIDANOVA KOLAROVA majored in Directing from NATFA; PhD in Film and TV, Assoc. Prof. at NATFA. She has directed a number of documentaries, feature films, short features, as well as theatrical plays. Author of four books and a theatrical play. A member of the Union of Bulgarian Filmmakers, Union of Bulgarian Journalists, Union of Bulgarian Writers, Academica 21 Association, Association of Film and TV Directors.