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Vladimir Nikolav Penev is one of Bulgaria’s most acclaimed actors and directors, boasting over four decades of distinguished career in theater, film (“Zift”), and television (“Under Cover”). Recipient of numerous prestigious Ikar and Askeer awards, as well as the Order of St. Cyril and St. Methodius, he also served as Bulgaria’s Minister of Culture in 2013.
Stanislav Todorov – Rogi is a prominent Bulgarian film and television director. A NATFA graduate, he gained widespread acclaim for his feature debut “Bubblegum” (2017) and major hit TV series like “Stolen Life” and “Capital Hillbillies”. He actively contributes to the professional film community as Chairman of the Board of the Filmautor collective management society.
Zhana Yakovleva is an established Bulgarian cultural manager, actress, and producer. As long-standing Director of the Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Rome, she has played a pivotal role in advancing Bulgarian cinema, theater, and fine arts across Italy and Europe by curating major international festivals, cultural diplomacy events, and cross-border arts projects.
Ana Papadopulu is a leading Bulgarian actress with an extensive career at the Ivan Vazov National Theatre and in domestic cinema. A NATFA graduate under Prof. Stefan Danailov, she holds prestigious Askeer and Ivan Dimov theater awards, alongside the Nevena Kokanova debut prize for “Letter to America”, having starred in numerous acclaimed film and television projects.
