Mission
Multimedia Narratives
We are an entertainment company which creates narratives that span across the mediums of film-making, music, and short form digital content, reflecting the social issues of our times. We strive to create entertaining stories which raise audience consciousness of the world and their place in it. In an age where many of the narratives we've lived by have failed us as a species, we seek to grow as a company by discovering and shaping the new narratives that will lead us to be a vital part of a more sustainable planet.
Touched with Fire
Touched With Fire debuted in 2015 to critical acclaim. Based on personal experiences with bipolar, the film was found to deeply resonate with those in the mental health field across the world, and to date has received 11 awards from various mental health organizations for its truthful and compelling look at the various aspects of the disease. The unexpected partnership between the film and the mental health world made clear to us that narratives, when handled well, can and often do have lasting societal impact. We decided that this would be our guidepost for future projects, so we launched LunaClipse Media.
Faith, Love and Whiskey
Faith Love and Whiskey is Kristina's directorial debut shot in her homeland of Bulgaria on super 16mm. It won Grand Jury Prize at the Dallas Film Festival, Kodak Best Cinematography Award at Slamdance and was nominated for Best Debut Feature by the Bulgarian Film Academy. The name of the movie comes from the fact that Whiskey has replaced Hope in post-communist Bulgaria. Kristina first thought of the theme after reading an article in The Economist, which placed Bulgaria last place in the world in regards to happiness.
Amphibia
IN DEVELOPMENT
In hell with Ivo
A middle-aged, openly gay, HIV-positive, terribly controversial singer goes back to live in Bulgaria after successfully competing at X-Factor UK and rejecting a Universal Music contract to face the traumas of his childhood, both interpersonal and societal. Ivo has a history of physical abuse from his dad and most of his classmates growing up in homophobic Bulgaria. He struggles to gain popularity there until Covid hits and he decides to go on a “quarantine tour” at people’s homes. While his risk of getting Covid is much higher than most because of his compromised immunity, Ivo approaches it fearlessly. His voice and courageous spirit bring relief to those who invite him into their homes - like an angel amid crisis and uncertainty. He’s also a sex addict, a narcissist, and is unforgivingly abrasive. And we, the audience, go from judging him to realizing that perhaps Ivo is trying to find his place in the worst of humanity and trying to liberate himself while liberating those around him.
In Hell With Ivo
IN PRODUCTION
Who We Are
Kristina Nikolova
founder
Director, cinematographer, and producer
Paul Dalio
Founder
Director, writer, composer, and performer
