Film Director, Producer, TV Journalist, and Cultural Event Architect driven by a mission to bring high-impact stories to life and build dynamic spaces for audience engagement. I bridge creative vision with high-level production logistics, from concept to post. My background spans narrative documentary, prime-time TV, live theatre, and cultural project design. I direct and produce across the full pipeline—story, financing, set logistics, filming, and post-production—while also creating and editing video/podcast content and leading audience-focused cultural initiatives.

Boyana Topchiyska

Film Director, Producer, TV Journalist, and Cultural Event Architect driven by a mission to bring high-impact stories to life and build dynamic spaces for audience engagement. I bridge creative vision with high-level production logistics, from concept to post. My background spans narrative documentary, prime-time TV, live theatre, and cultural project design. I direct and produce across the full pipeline—story, financing, set logistics, filming, and post-production—while also creating and editing video/podcast content and leading audience-focused cultural initiatives.

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Film Director, Producer, TV Journalist, and Cultural Event Architect driven by a mission to bring high-impact stories to life and build dynamic spaces for audience engagement. I bridge creative vision with high-level production logistics, from concept to post.

My background spans narrative documentary, prime-time TV, live theatre, and cultural project design. I direct and produce across the full pipeline—story, financing, set logistics, filming, and post-production—while also creating and editing video/podcast content and leading audience-focused cultural initiatives.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Cultural Event Creator at Docu­men­tary Cinema Days in Mezdra
January 1, 2026 - Present
Conceptualized, planned, and executed regional cultural initiatives, handling project coordination, strategic planning, team leadership, and audience engagement.
Podcast Video Editor at Audio Video Orpheus
January 1, 2026 - Present
Edit video content for podcast productions. Manage visual pacing, audio-video synchronization, and finalize post-production deliverables for publishing.
Cultural Event Creator at Documentary Cinema Days in Mezdra
January 1, 2026 - Present
Conceptualize, plan, and execute a regional cultural initiative. Handle project coordination, strategic planning, team leadership, and audience engagement to deliver the documentary cinema days program.
Director, Screenwriter & Producer at The Fire of the Thracians (Short Documentary)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Direct, write, and produce the short documentary film, with full creative control. Oversee complete production: financing, set/logistics, and post-production workflows to deliver the final cut.
Cultural Event Creator & Tour Coordinator at Documentary Film "Ekaterina"
August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Organized and directed a nationwide cultural tour for the documentary film Ekaterina. Oversaw team coordination, event execution, PPC advertising, and co-writing.
Access at Theatre 11
January 1, 2024 - Present
Performs as an ensemble actress in live theatrical productions.
Actress at Theatre 11
January 1, 2024 - Present
Performed as an ensemble actress in live theatrical productions.
Actress at Theatre 112
January 1, 2024 - Present
Performed as an ensemble actress in live theatrical productions.
Book Editor at "You Can Do It Too, Girl" by Zara Atanasova
January 1, 2024 - Present
Conducted editorial review, content editing, and text optimization for the book publication.
Actress (Ensemble) at Theatre 11
January 1, 2024 - Present
Perform as an ensemble actress in live theatrical productions.
1st Assistant Director at Nutrika Film s Ltd.
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024
Managed set schedules, logistics, and actor/crew coordination for TV commercial shoots, ensuring smooth production workflows during principal photography.
1st Assistant Director at Nutrika Films Ltd.
August 1, 2022 - August 31, 2024
Managed set schedules and logistics. Coordinated actor/crew organization and supported production workflows for TV commercial shoots.
Reporter & Video Editor at BNT (Bulgarian National Television) – "100% Budni"
January 1, 2022 - Present
Pitch, research, present, and edit engaging TV segments on cultural and daily topics. Manage logistics and broadcast workflows to produce content suitable for TV delivery.
Producer, Screenwriter & Director at "Elbetica – Mysticism and Magic" (Short Documentary)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Handled end-to-end production pipeline, including scriptwriting and directing for the short documentary film.
Producer, Screenwriter & Director at "Elbetica – Mysticisim and Magic" (Short Documentary)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Managed end-to-end production pipeline, including scriptwriting and directing for the short documentary film.
Film Director at "Ekaterina" (Feature Documentary, Full Moon Wolf Production)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Directed the feature documentary on the life of Ekaterina Karavelova, managing historical research, interview setups, narrative structure, and casting.
Producer, Screenwriter & Director at "Elbetika – Mysticisms and Magic" (Short Documentary)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Led end-to-end short documentary production pipeline, including scriptwriting and directing.
Film Director at "Ekaterina" (Feature Documentary, Full Moon Wolf Productions)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Directed the feature documentary about the life of Ekaterina Karavelova. Managed historical research, interview setups, narrative structure, and casting.
Story Producer at Reality TV Shows ("Hell's Kitchen" S1, S3; "The Farm" S4, S5)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Tracked story arcs, logged scenes, and conducted field interviews for major prime-time reality TV formats.
Story Producer at Reality TV Shows ("Hell's Kitchen" S1, S3 & "The Farm" S4, S5)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Tracked story arcs, logged scenes, and conducted field interviews for major prime-time reality TV formats.
Arts Writer at Go Guide Magazine
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Authored articles including film and theatre reviews and feature stories on contemporary cultural events.
Casting Director, Crowd Manager & Database Manager at Hidalgo Productions
August 1, 2015 - August 31, 2017
Directed talent casting and maintained databases. Managed background actor operations across company feature film and media productions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Film and Television Directing at New Bulgarian University (NBU)
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2026
High School Diploma (Foreign Languages) at Foreign Language High School, Pleven
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Film and Television Directing at New Bulgarian University (NBU)
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2026
High School Diploma (Foreign Languages) at Foreign Language High School, Pleven
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Film and Television Directing at New Bulgarian University (NBU)
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2026
High School Diploma (Foreign Languages) at Foreign Language High School, Pleven
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization