Oracle

2019

Short Film

9 minutes

4:3

A fever-dream catapults a child’s consciousness through realms of obsession and dread, transforming his isolation into a formidable experience of terror and awe.

Cinematographer

Nikolay Michaylov

Director

Aaron Poole

Shooting Location

Toronto

Festivals

Slamdance Film, United States

2020

Busan International Short Film Festival, South Korea

2020

Palm Springs International Short Fest, United States

2020

Toronto International Film Festival, Canada

2019

Toronto International Film Festival, Canada

2019

Festival du Nouveau Cinéma, Canada

2019

*WINNER – Grand Prix Compétition Nationale

International Film Festival of Ottawa, Canada

2019

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Based in Toronto [Canada], EU Passport

Nikolay Michaylov is a Bulgarian-born cinematographer working in Toronto. His feature credits include Matt and Mara (2024), Measures for a Funeral (2024) and the 2020 TFCA Best Canadian Film Award winning and 2020 Canadian Screen Award nominated Anne at 13,000 Ft (2019).

His short film credits include film festival prize winning short films Bad Omen (Bronze - 48th Annual Student Academy Awards) and Oracle (Festival Nouveau du Cinéma 2019 - Canadian Grand Prix). In 2023, Nikolay was selected to participate in the Berlinale Talents Camera Studio.

Nikolay's work has been screened at film festivals around the world that include the Berlinale, TIFF, Cinéma du Réel, BAFICI, and New Directors/New Films in New York. In addition to his narrative works, Nikolay has shot award winning music videos and commercials with various brands.

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Based in Toronto [Canada], EU Passport

Nikolay Michaylov is a Bulgarian-born cinematographer working in Toronto. His feature credits include Matt and Mara (2024), Measures for a Funeral (2024) and the 2020 TFCA Best Canadian Film Award winning and 2020 Canadian Screen Award nominated Anne at 13,000 Ft (2019).

His short film credits include film festival prize winning short films Bad Omen (Bronze - 48th Annual Student Academy Awards) and Oracle (Festival Nouveau du Cinéma 2019 - Canadian Grand Prix). In 2023, Nikolay was selected to participate in the Berlinale Talents Camera Studio.

Nikolay's work has been screened at film festivals around the world that include the Berlinale, TIFF, Cinéma du Réel, BAFICI, and New Directors/New Films in New York. In addition to his narrative works, Nikolay has shot award winning music videos and commercials with various brands.

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Information

Based in Toronto [Canada], EU Passport

Nikolay Michaylov is a Bulgarian-born cinematographer working in Toronto. His feature credits include Matt and Mara (2024), Measures for a Funeral (2024) and the 2020 TFCA Best Canadian Film Award winning and 2020 Canadian Screen Award nominated Anne at 13,000 Ft (2019).

His short film credits include film festival prize winning short films Bad Omen (Bronze - 48th Annual Student Academy Awards) and Oracle (Festival Nouveau du Cinéma 2019 - Canadian Grand Prix). In 2023, Nikolay was selected to participate in the Berlinale Talents Camera Studio.

Nikolay's work has been screened at film festivals around the world that include the Berlinale, TIFF, Cinéma du Réel, BAFICI, and New Directors/New Films in New York. In addition to his narrative works, Nikolay has shot award winning music videos and commercials with various brands.

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