The New York Times included Milcho Manchevski’s Before the Rain on its list of the best 1,000 films ever made. He has directed seven features (Before the Rain, Dust, Shadows, Mothers, Bikini Moon, Willow and Kaymak), 50 short forms and an episode of The Wire, winning over 40 international awards (an Academy Award nomination, Golden Lion in Venice, Independent Spirit, FIPRESCI, Silver Palm in Valencia, Raindance, film of the year in several countries, and awards for experimental films, music videos, commercials, and more. His films are part of the curricula at scores of universities.