ACHIEVEMENTS

- Delivered video visuals for "Jean Paul Gaultier" commercial, starring Jara Shahidi, produced by Division with starring DOP Hoyte van Hoytema;

- Delivered visuals as photographer for "Moncler" commercial, with starring director Amber Grace Johnson and DOP Simon Chaudior;

- Delivered the visuals as photographer of commercial "Get Smooth Again" starring A$AP Rocky, produced by Javier Alejandro for clients Klarna and Caviar;

- Being part of the production team of feature documentary film "LIFE IN A DAY" 2020, produced by Ridley Scott, directed by Kevin Macdonald and distributed by National Geographic Society and YouTube; one of the biggest crowdsourced documentary films stated to premiere at Sundance Film Festival 2021;

- Delivered the visuals as cinematographer and the concept as director of the first Teen Web Series produced by the most successful Bulgarian online streaming platform vBox7 Channel, owned by NOVA TV;

- Developed and delivered the original creative concepts for stage and artists’ performances for TV show “Your Face Sounds Familiar” Season 5, the Bulgarian version of the series;

- Developed and delivered the original creative concepts for stage and artists’ performances for TV show “X-FACTOR Bulgaria” Season 5

MEMBERSHIPS

-   Member of Filmauthor since 2017: Film Author is the Bulgarian organization for collective management of authors’ and producers’ rights in audiovisual works.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

FILM, COMMERCIAL AND PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE

- March 2021 to present: represented as advertising photographer & cinematographer by B2Y Productions, one of the fastest growing film and media production companies in Sofia for creative development and production of video content; Sofia, Bulgaria;

- January 2023 to present: started working as DIT on set, represented by B2Y Productions, one of the fastest growing film and media production companies in Sofia for creative development and production of video content; Sofia, Bulgaria;

- June 2022: created and delivered the video and photography commercial content for TNW tech conference, a place where industry leaders and tech enthusiasts alike come together, to explore how tech will shape the world of tomorrow; Amsterdam, Netherlands;

- August 2021: represented by B2Y productions was assigned to deliver the campaign visuals as advertising photographer of commercial “MOEN faucets”, for client MOEN; Sofia, Bulgaria;

- May 2021: represented by B2Y Productions was assigned to deliver the campaign visuals as BTS photographer of commercial “Get Smooth Again” starring A$AP Rocky, produced by Javier Alejandro for client Klarna and Caviar; Sofia, Bulgaria;

- July 2020 to September 2020:  signed contract in feature documentary film “LIFE IN A DAY" 2020, produced by Ridley Scott, directed by Kevin Macdonald, distributed by National Geographic and YouTube;

- June 2018 to February 2019: signed a contract as an in-house music video cinematographer in label “Adamand”; one of the biggest labels in Bulgaria; Sofia, Bulgaria;

- January 2017 to June 2018: signed a contract as Film Director and Cinematographer for “NET INFO”, company owned by the biggest private Bulgarian television – NOVA TV, to direct and create the visuals for the 1st and 2nd seasons of their first Teen Web Series produced for their online streaming platform vBox7 Channel; Sofia, Bulgaria

-  September 2017 to December 2017: started working as content creator, managing stage performances of the artists at the TV show "The X-FACTOR" Season 5; the Bulgarian version of The X-FACTOR series; Sofia, Bulgaria;

- January 2017 to July 2017: started working as content creator managing stage performances of the artists and working collaboratively with the director of the TV show “Your Face Sounds Familiar” Season 5; the Bulgarian version of the series; the show challenges celebrities to perform as different iconic music artists every week, which are chosen by the show’s “Randomiser”. They are then judged by the panel of celebrity judges; Sofia, Bulgaria;

- 2015 to present: created my own Service Production Company “25th Frame”, based in Sofia, Bulgaria; focused in developing commercials and music videos; Sofia, Bulgaria;

- March 2014 to September 2015:  started working as 1st AC and Behind The Scenes video creator for "Screenbrothers"; Sofia, Bulgaria;

- September 2013 - February 2014: started working as 2nd camera assistant for cinematographer Anton Bakarski; Director of Photography known for “The Expendables” 2 and “The Expendables” 3, “300: Rise of an Empire” and “Conan the Barbarian”; Sofia, Bulgaria;

- September 2009 to April 2020: started working as fashion photographer and cinematographer for “Studio Karkelanov”; a production company created by famous Playboy photographer Vassil Karkelanov, producing music videos, commercials and concerts in various conceptual areas and styles; Sofia, Bulgaria;

WORKING MENTORS

- Kevin Macdonald – Director best known for “Touching the Void”, “Whitney”, “The Last King of Scotland”,“Life in a day" 2010, “Life in a day" 2020 and more;

- Jack Arbuthnott – Producer and Director best known for “Life in a day" 2020, “India in a day”, “Spain in a day”, “The Aftermath” and more;

- Marcia Gay – First Unit Assistant Director known for “Gravity”, “Blade Runner 2049”, “Game of Thrones”, “Death Wish” 3 and more;

- Enrico Tessarin – Producer and Executive Producer known for “The Habit of Beauty”, “He Who Dares”, “The Knot” and more;

- Loris Curci – Film and TV Producer and Writer known for “Welcome to Acapulco”, “Nightworld”, “Girl Next” and more;

During my years of professional experience and training I directed innovative stories and concepts for multiple platforms; direct and shot as cinematographer numerous music videos, commercials, short films and series. I managed creative projects from concept to completion, converted ideas into concrete tasks and developed projects such as trailers and promo videos; developed network of professionals and directed the work of up to 20 crew members, set and controlled budgets for projects; broke down scripts, shot lists and location plans into budgets and schedules; supervised post-production processes, including editing and color grading.

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

-  B2Y Productions (represented as freelance advertising photographer & cinematographer): under the representation of the company has been commissioned for campaign still photographer by brands like Carlsberg, MOEN, DIOR, Klarna and more; working closely and in direct communication with producers, and directors; working in the service of the campaign vision;

- LIFE IN A DAY (Scott Free Productions & YouTube Originals): working closely and in direct communication with producers, director and editors; working in the service of the directors' vision; assessing vast amount of submitted footage from across the worldt and consider it for inclusion in LIFE IN A DAY 2020; advocate on behalf of chosen footage; evolve reviewing based on directors' vision and editors' directions, strong understanding how footage work and be put together in the final film; breaking down the component parts of material – character, narrative potential, cinematography and sound.

- Global Films (content creator): Wrote content for the TV shows "X-FACTOR” Bulgaria, season 5 and "Your Face Sounds Familiar” Bulgaria, season 5. Managed stage performances of the artists and worked collaboratively with the director.

- Adamand (cinematographer, content creator): Worked and collaborated with various film industry professionals including agents, producers, directors and editors on different projects. Wrote, direct and shot music videos, web series and stories for projects of the company. Assisted the CEO and the other creative directors in reaching their artistic vision forthe project, converted ideas into concrete tasks and developed high-impact creative projects from concept to completion. Directed the work of up to 10 crew members, set and controlled budgets for projects; read, understood and brokedown scripts, shot lists and location plans into budgets and schedules with Movie Magic Software. Supervised the post-production process, includingediting and color correction.

- Nova TV & 7talents (director, cinematographer): Participated in all stages of the filmmaking process from the scriptwriting and pre-production to the final edit and release; worked closely with executive producers to develop a vision for the projects; worked with actors; gave detailed instructions to all members of the film crew.

- 25th Frame (CEO, producer, director, photographer): Independently created more than 20 videos from start to finish; communicating with new and current clients.

- Karkelanov Studio (advertising photographer, cinematographer, camera operator, AC): Shot various photo sessions, music videos and concerts for the company as cinematographer and photographer; shot as camera operator live streamed concerts for the company as well as the TV show "Confidential" (for NOVA TV).

FILM AND PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING

- February 2018 to April 2018: accepted to study for Producing & Production Management Certificate degree in the “London Film Academy” in London, studying film producing and Movie Magic Budgeting & Scheduling;

- September 2016 to December 2016: accepted to study for Filmmaking Diploma degree in one of the prestigious film academies in England - the “London Film Academy” in London, studying film directingand producing;

- September 2012 to June 2016: accepted to study for Bachelor degree in the first and most prestigious film academy in Bulgaria - the “National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts” in Sofia, with cinematography;

- September 2008 to December 2008: accepted for one year Photography Diploma in the most prestigious film academy in Bulgaria - the“National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts” in Sofia with a 99% high score in film photography theory.

TRAINING MENTORS

- Prof. Jan Harlan:  Producer known for “A Clockwork Orange”, “Eyes Wide Shut”, “The Shining”, “Barry Lyndon” and more;

- Prof. Marcia Gay: MMB and MMS theory teacher in the “London Film Academy”; First Unit Assistant Director known for “Gravity”, “Blade Runner 2049”, “Game of Thrones”, “Death Wish” 3 and more.

During my early years of training I had to learn a lot about theory, techniques, equipment, cameras, lighting, composition, and all the rest of film theory classes and practice that made me understand the language that film and photography is deeply and throughly. Picking up different cameras, lenses, lights, colors and techniques made me lean a lot into creating original visual content. Through my years of educations I have also developed professional skills working with Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling software and I have been intensivley prepared for working with low and medium budget projects. I have developed a high standard of technical skills in working with RED cameras and being taught by many mentors and teachers that inspired me even more to continue my progress in filmmaking and photography.

SOME OF THE MOST POPULAR PROJECTS

2022: YVA & MOLEC - Chet Baker – Music Video (200,000 views)

2020: “LIFE IN A DAY” 2020 – Feature Documentary Film (19,000,000 views)

2018: “The X-FACTOR Bulgaria” – TV Show (season 5)

2018: “Follow Me” Season 2 – Teen Web Series (drama) with over 4,000,000 views

2017: “Follow Me” Season 1 – Teen Web Series (drama) with over 3,000,000 views

2017: TITA – Kusai – Music Video (22,863,958 views)

2017: TITA – Antilopa – Music Video (27,240,376 views)

MORE SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS

FEATURE MOVIES

“LIFE IN A DAY" 2020 – feature documentary film (reviewer)

COMMERCIAL PROJECTS

Kaufland - Loyalty Card (social media campaign director)

Smirnoff - Taste of Love (social media campaign director)

MOEN – Moen Faucets (campaign still photographer)

Jean Paul Gaultier - Jean Paul (behind the scenes videographer)

Moncler – A Taste of Moncler (behind the scenes still photographer)

A$AP Rocky & Klarna (behind the scenes still photographer)

Ritual Gatherings - Free Spirit (director, cinematographer)

CONVERSE - Chuck Taylor (director, cinematographer)

BOB Mobile Operator - Save Your Parents (cinematographer)

Nescafe - 3 in 1 (cinematographer)

Nedelya The Cake Company - Nedelya Natural Raw Chocolate (cinematographer)

Nedelya The Cake Company - Nedelya Natural Honey Yogurt (cinematographer)

Nedelya The Cake Company - Nedelya Natural Apricot (cinematographer)

Vivacom - X-MAS Lenovo (behind the scenes director)

Vivacom - X-MAS Tablets (behind the scenes director)

DZI Bank - Property (behind the scenes director)

Societe Generale Express Bank - Loan on Time (behind the scenes director)

Kamenitza - To Chicago and Back (behind the scenes director)

Kamenitza - Not a Drop of False (behind the scenes director)

Mr. Bricolage - 15 Years Birthday (2nd camera unit)

Agrita Briz - Lemonade (director, cinematographer) 

MUSIC VIDEO PROJECTS

Yva & Molec - Chet Baker (cinematographer, director, executive producer)

Preyah - Immune (director, cinematographer)

The Holly Trinity - That Crisis (director)

TITA – Antilopa (developed the creative idea)

TITA – Kusai (2nd AD)

Geri Vu - New To The Team (director, cinematographer)

NDOE & Sava - Always Me (director, cinematographer)

Hilda Kazasyan - Waters of March (cinematographer)

Hilda Kazasyan - Is You Were Here (cinematographer)

ONE SHOT - The King of Chaos (cinematographer)

Toto - Friday Night (creative director; cinematographer)

FeeL - Enough is Enough (producer, creative director, cinematographer)

Alex P - Down For Whatever (executive producer, director, cinematographer)

Alex P - Mouse Trap (cinematographer)

No More Many More - I Can't Sleep (producer, director, cinematographer)

No More Many More - This Way Or Another (cinematographer)

Svetozar Christov - The Eternal Girl (cinematographer)

Krista - Incomplete (cinematographer) 

WEB and TV SERIES

“Follow Me” Season 2 – Teen Web Series (drama) (director)

“Follow Me” Season 1 – Teen Web Series (drama) (cinematographer)

TV SHOWS

"X-Factor Bulgaria": Season 5 (content creator)

"Your Face Sounds Familiar": Season 5 (content creator)

SHORT MOVIES

“Nazanin's morning” - short film (drama) (cinematographer)

“Inside out” - short film (drama) (director, cinematographer)

“Faces from Istanbul” - short documentary (cinematographer)

“Nobody is guilty” - short film (drama) (cinematographer)

“Missing part“ - short film (drama) (director, cinematographer)

“In vitro” - short documentary (cinematographer)

“All About Love” - short film (drama) (cinematographer)

“Sheriat” - short film (drama) (cinematographer)