All my life, I’ve been the person behind the camera. Is it because I’m kind of ugly and unphotogenic, or because I simply like the feeling of being in control of whatever is happening? I don’t know. I like to imagine myself as the eye of the public — they see what I want them to see. In a way, it gives me the chance to “rebuild” the world around my own ideas and how everything should be seen.Where I grew up and the people who surrounded me also played a big role in shaping my career path. I’ve always been driven by the desire to get away, to prove that I’m different, that I’m better, and that I deserve to be seen.My so-called career started back in 2023, when I became part of the underground music scene in Sofia. Alongside being a musician, I started filming and photographing other artists and their performances. As concerts became a weekly part of my life, I gradually gained recognition for my work. One of the bands, U Died Yesterday, noticed my work and liked what I was doing. I eventually began working with them on music videos, album promotions, posters, and other visual projects. Later, I was given the opportunity to work on a major film production, Sofia, which marked the beginning of my professional career in the film industry.

Kalina Malinova

All my life, I’ve been the person behind the camera. Is it because I’m kind of ugly and unphotogenic, or because I simply like the feeling of being in control of whatever is happening? I don’t know. I like to imagine myself as the eye of the public — they see what I want them to see. In a way, it gives me the chance to “rebuild” the world around my own ideas and how everything should be seen.Where I grew up and the people who surrounded me also played a big role in shaping my career path. I’ve always been driven by the desire to get away, to prove that I’m different, that I’m better, and that I deserve to be seen.My so-called career started back in 2023, when I became part of the underground music scene in Sofia. Alongside being a musician, I started filming and photographing other artists and their performances. As concerts became a weekly part of my life, I gradually gained recognition for my work. One of the bands, U Died Yesterday, noticed my work and liked what I was doing. I eventually began working with them on music videos, album promotions, posters, and other visual projects. Later, I was given the opportunity to work on a major film production, Sofia, which marked the beginning of my professional career in the film industry.

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All my life, I’ve been the person behind the camera. Is it because I’m kind of ugly and unphotogenic, or because I simply like the feeling of being in control of whatever is happening? I don’t know.
I like to imagine myself as the eye of the public — they see what I want them to see. In a way, it gives me the chance to “rebuild” the world around my own ideas and how everything should be seen.Where I grew up and the people who surrounded me also played a big role in shaping my career path. I’ve always been driven by the desire to get away, to prove that I’m different, that I’m better, and that I deserve to be seen.My so-called career started back in 2023, when I became part of the underground music scene in Sofia. Alongside being a musician, I started filming and photographing other artists and their performances. As concerts became a weekly part of my life, I gradually gained recognition for my work.
One of the bands, U Died Yesterday, noticed my work and liked what I was doing. I eventually began working with them on music videos, album promotions, posters, and other visual projects.
Later, I was given the opportunity to work on a major film production, Sofia, which marked the beginning of my professional career in the film industry.

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Language

Bulgarian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

On-set photographer at Film production
August 16, 2026 - September 4, 2026
I worked in a major bulgarian film production as an on-set photographer and assistant.
Designer, Creative design at Private clients
November 12, 2024 - Present
I make posters, album covers, merch etc.
Photographer at Private clients
March 12, 2024 - Present
I do personal photography sessions.
Director, Cinematographer at Privat Clients
January 2, 2023 - Present
I have filmed a few promos and music videos.

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Media & Entertainment