Directing
Adrian Țofei
Adrian Țofei (pronounced Tsofei) is a distinguished Romanian filmmaker and actor, celebrated for his compelling contributions to the horror genre. His breakout feature, *Be My Cat: A Film for Anne*, has garnered attention as a cult classic, while his forthcoming project, *We Put the World to Sleep*, promises to further showcase his artistic vision.
*Be My Cat*, released in 2015, received widespread acclaim, with IndieWire hailing it as a “hidden gem” and a “chilling character study.” Blumhouse deemed it a “must-watch intelligent found footage film,” while Vulture recognized it as one of the "10 best found footage horror movies,” and Dread Central referred to it as “revolutionary and dangerous.” Țofei's multifaceted involvement in the film—acting, directing, producing, and writing—earned him the Best Actor award at the Nashville Film Festival and the title of Best Film at A Night of Horror in Sydney. The film, which premiered at Fantasporto and later garnered an impressive 88% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, was released by Terror Films in 2018 and has since developed a dedicated following.
Since 2017, Țofei has been married to actress and writer Duru Yücel, with whom he collaborates on their upcoming film, *We Put the World to Sleep*, the second installment of their spiritual trilogy. Additionally, he is recognized for curating comprehensive lists of Top 100 Genre Film Festivals and Top 250 International Film Festivals, complete with submission advice, available on his website.
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