ACHIEVEMENTS

- Delivered the visuals as photographer for the social media campaign for "LinkedIn" commercial, 2025;

- Delivered short documentary movie for "Jean Paul Gaultier" commercial, starring Jara Shahidi, produced by Division with starring DOP Hoyte van Hoytema, captured in Bulgaria, 2023;

- Delivered the 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, for client Klarna and directed by Los Perez duo;

- 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;

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

- 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.

-  ICON Films (freelance campaign photographer & cinematographer): has been commissioned for the campaign still photographer by brands like LinkedIn, XDEMVY and more; working closely and in direct communication with producers and directors;

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

- 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.

- HER Productions (CEO, freelance producer): 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.

FILM, COMMERCIAL AND PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE

- August 2024 to present: working as freelance advertising photographer & cinematographer with ICON Films, film and media production companies in Sofia for creative development and production of video content; Sofia, Bulgaria;

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

- January 2017 to June 201: 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

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

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

2023: Hayes & Y - Terminal 0 – Music Video (100,000 views)

2022: YVA & MOLEC - Chet Baker – Music Video (900,000 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

MORE SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS

FEATURE MOVIES

“One More Minute" 2024 – feature documentary film (director of photography)

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

COMMERCIAL PROJECTS

Ali Express - Euro 2024 (campaign still photographer)

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)

CONVERSE - Chuck Taylor (director, cinematographer)

BOB Mobile Operator - Save Your Parents (cinematographer)

Nescafe - 3 in 1 (cinematographer)

MUSIC VIDEO PROJECTS

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

Preyah - Immune (director, cinematographer)

Hilda Kazasyan - Waters of March (cinematographer)

Hilda Kazasyan - Is You Were Here (cinematographer)

FeeL - Enough is Enough (producer, creative 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

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

“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)