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Pavel Soukup was not a child that was forbidden to watch TV. He grew up watching films, surrounded by original and recorded VHS, mostly taken from the Barrandov dubbing studios. At his preschool age, Pavel went from impersonating one character after another, using handcrafted costumes and portraying a sophisticated choreography and storyline through strange movements and facial expressions. As the time went by (and after consulting a children’s psychiatrist), he realized that acting is not the way to go and he would prefer to make films. He chose the path of minimal resistance and started studying the lonesome art of animation at the Academy of Art, Architecture and Design. Once he learned the basics of directing, cinematography and postproduction through working with animated characters, he started to apply his knowledge on working with live actors. Other Pavel’s passions include Czechoslovac mysteries, myths and legends, especially a spectre called Springman from the era of WWII. Currently, he works mostly as a director and editor of live action and animated short films, videos and commercials.