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Hi, I’m Ruslan B. Grudev, a film director, screenwriter, producer, and certified DaVinci Resolve trainer with over 25 years of experience in film, television, and post-production. I run an independent post-production studio and specialize in editing, color grading, digital imaging, and supervising the finalization of award-winning films and TV series.
I collaborate with national broadcasters, international co-productions, and independent cinema, delivering high-quality projects and mentoring others as a DaVinci Resolve trainer. I’m passionate about building strong teams and guiding projects from idea to on-screen impact.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Language
Bulgarian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Director / Producer / Screenwriter at National Culture Fund (NFC)
December 31, 2020 - September 25, 2025Directed and produced The Arrival of the Train in Sofia Cinema (2020); documentary projects supported by NFC.
Director / Producer / Screenwriter at Foundation “Bulgarian Cause”
December 31, 2020 - September 25, 2025Origins and History (2020) – Documentary, NFC support.
Director at Hristo Fotev
December 31, 2015 - September 25, 2025Hristo Fotev – From Istanbul to Sofia (2015) – Student short documentary.
Executive Producer at Riva Sound
December 31, 2013 - September 25, 2025Barabi Blues Band – 25 Years of the Mad Dogs of the Blues (2013).
Post-Production Supervisor, Editor at Bezbog / Godless
December 31, 2016 - September 25, 2025Post-production supervisor on Bezbog (Godless, 2016) directed by Ralitza Petrova; film received Golden Leopard at Locarno 2016 and multiple awards at Sarajevo and Golden Rose.
Supervising Editor, Final Cut, Color Grading at Stoichkov
December 31, 2012 - September 25, 2025Stoichkov (2012) – supervising editor, final cut, color grading.
Post-Production Supervisor at Na pedya ot zemyata
December 31, 2016 - September 25, 2025Post-production supervisor; Golden Rose Competition selection.
Editor & Post-Production Supervisor at The Block
December 31, 2021 - September 25, 2025Editor & post-production supervisor for The Block (2021).
Final Cut at Goodbye – Hello
December 31, 2005 - September 25, 2025Final cut (2005).
Editor at Glass Home
December 31, 2013 - September 25, 2025Editor for over 40 episodes (2010–2013).
Editor at The Tree of Life
December 31, 2013 - September 25, 2025Editor for pilot episodes (2012–2013).
Editor at Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
December 31, 2005 - September 25, 2025National TV show editor (2003–2005).
Editor at Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
January 1, 2020 - PresentNational TV show editor (2020).
Production Manager at Bezbog / Godless
December 31, 2016 - September 25, 2025Production manager on Bezbog; other projects include Levski and Stoichkov.
Production Manager at Na pedya ot zemyata
December 31, 2016 - September 25, 2025Production manager; Golden Rose Competition selection.
Associate Producer at One Sofia Bard and Other Strange Birds
December 31, 2015 - September 25, 2025Associate Producer (2015, Irina Kitova).
Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) at The Prosecutor, the Defender, the Father and His Son
December 31, 2015 - September 25, 2025DIT on the film (2015).
Director / Producer / Screenwriter at The Arrival of the Train in Sofia Cinema
December 31, 2020 - September 25, 2025Documentary, supported by National Culture Fund (NFC).
Director / Producer / Screenwriter at Foundation “Bulgarian Cause” – Origins and History
December 31, 2020 - September 25, 2025Documentary, NFC support.
Director at Hristo Fotev – From Istanbul to Sofia
December 31, 2015 - September 25, 2025Student short documentary.
Executive Producer at Barabi Blues Band – 25 Years of the Mad Dogs of the Blues
December 31, 2013 - September 25, 2025Executive Producer, Riva Sound distribution.
Post-Production Supervisor at Bezbog / Godless
December 31, 2016 - September 25, 2025Post-production supervisor. Golden Leopard Locarno 2016; Special Jury Prize & Best Actress – Sarajevo FF; multiple awards at Golden Rose.
Supervising Editor; Final Cut; Color Grading at Stoichkov
December 31, 2012 - September 25, 2025Supervising editor, final cut, color grading.
Post-Production Supervisor at Na pedya ot zemyata
December 31, 2016 - September 25, 2025Post-production supervisor, Golden Rose Competition selection.
Editor & Post-Production Supervisor at The Block
December 31, 2021 - September 25, 2025Editor & post-production supervisor.
Editor at Goodbye – Hello
December 31, 2005 - September 25, 2025Final cut.
Editor at Glass Home
December 31, 2013 - September 25, 2025Editor, over 40 episodes.
Editor at The Tree of Life
December 31, 2013 - September 25, 2025Editor, pilot episodes.
Editor at Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
December 31, 2005 - September 25, 2025National TV show editor; periods 2003-2005 and 2020.
Editor at Big Brother
December 31, 2005 - September 25, 2025National TV show editor.
Editor at Family Feud
December 31, 2005 - September 25, 2025National TV show editor.
Editor at I Have a Dream
December 31, 2005 - September 25, 2025National TV show editor.
Editor at Modern Times
December 31, 2005 - September 25, 2025National TV show editor.
Associate Producer at One Sofia Bard and Other Strange Birds
December 31, 2015 - September 25, 2025Associate Producer (2015, dir. Irina Kitova).
Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) at The Prosecutor, the Defender, the Father and His Son
December 31, 2015 - September 25, 2025Director / Producer / Screenwriter at The Arrival of the Train in Sofia Cinema
January 1, 2020 - September 25, 2025Directed, produced and wrote this documentary; project supported by the National Culture Fund (NFC).
Director / Producer at Foundation “Bulgarian Cause” – Origins and History
January 1, 2020 - September 25, 2025Directed and produced a documentary exploring origins and history of Bulgaria; NFC-supported.
Director / Screenwriter at Hristo Fotev – From Istanbul to Sofia
January 1, 2015 - September 25, 2025Student short documentary; directed and wrote.
Executive Producer at Barabi Blues Band – 25 Years of the Mad Dogs of the Blues
January 1, 2013 - September 25, 2025Executive producer; distribution handled by Riva Sound.
Post-production Supervisor at Bezbog / Godless
January 1, 2016 - September 25, 2025Post-production supervision for the film directed by Ralitza Petrova; festival circuit awards including Golden Leopard (Locarno) and Special Jury Prize (Sarajevo).
Supervising Editor / Final Cut / Color Grading at Stoichkov
January 1, 2012 - September 25, 2025Supervising editor, final cut, and color grading for Borislav Kolev’s feature.
Post-production Supervisor at Na pedya ot zemyata
January 1, 2016 - September 25, 2025Post-production supervision; film selected for Golden Rose Competition.
Editor & Post-production Supervisor at The Block
January 1, 2021 - September 25, 2025Editor and post-production supervisor for the feature (dir. Todor Matsanov).
Final Cut at Goodbye – Hello
January 1, 2005 - September 25, 2025Final cut for the film; released in 2005.
Editor at Glass Home
January 1, 2013 - September 25, 2025Editor on the TV series; contributed to over 40 episodes (2010–2013).
Editor at The Tree of Life
January 1, 2013 - September 25, 2025Editor for pilot episodes (2012–2013).
Editor at Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
January 1, 2005 - September 25, 2025Editor for national TV show (2003–2005) and 2020 season; multiple episodes.
Associate Producer at One Sofia Bard and Other Strange Birds
January 1, 2015 - September 25, 2025Associate Producer on Irina Kitova’s project.
Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) at The Prosecutor, the Defender, the Father and His Son
January 1, 2015 - September 25, 2025DIT on set.
Director / Producer / Screenwriter at The Arrival of the Train in Sofia Cinema
January 1, 2020 - September 25, 2025Documentary project, supported by the National Culture Fund (NFC).
Director / Producer at Foundation “Bulgarian Cause” – Origins and History
January 1, 2020 - September 25, 2025Documentary, NFC support.
Director at Hristo Fotev – From Istanbul to Sofia
January 1, 2015 - September 25, 2025Student short documentary.
Executive Producer at Barabi Blues Band – 25 Years of the Mad Dogs of the Blues
January 1, 2013 - September 25, 2025Executive production with Riva Sound distribution.
Post-Production Supervisor at Bezbog / Godless
January 1, 2016 - September 25, 2025Post-production supervisor for the film directed by Ralitza Petrova.
Supervising Editor, Final Cut, Color Grading at Stoichkov
January 1, 2012 - September 25, 2025Golden Leopard – Locarno Film Festival 2016; Special Jury Prize & Best Actress – Sarajevo FF; multiple awards at Golden Rose.
Post-Production Supervisor at Na pedya ot zemyata
January 1, 2016 - September 25, 2025Golden Rose Competition selection.
Editor & Post-Production Supervisor at The Block
January 1, 2021 - September 25, 2025Editor & post-production supervisor for the project.
Final Cut at Goodbye – Hello
January 1, 2005 - September 25, 2025Final cut.
Editor at Glass Home
January 1, 2013 - September 25, 2025Editor, over 40 episodes for the TV series.
Editor at The Tree of Life
January 1, 2013 - September 25, 2025Editor, pilot episodes.
Associate Producer at One Sofia Bard and Other Strange Birds
January 1, 2015 - September 25, 2025Associate Producer (2015) directed by Irina Kitova.
Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) at The Prosecutor, the Defender, the Father and His Son
January 1, 2015 - September 25, 2025DIT for the production (2015).
Director / Producer / Screenwriter at The Arrival of the Train in Sofia Cinema
January 1, 2020 - September 25, 2025Documentary, supported by National Culture Fund (NFC).
Director / Producer / Screenwriter at Foundation “Bulgarian Cause” – Origins and History
January 1, 2020 - September 25, 2025Documentary, NFC support.
Director at Hristo Fotev – From Istanbul to Sofia
January 1, 2015 - September 25, 2025Student short documentary.
Executive Producer at Barabi Blues Band – 25 Years of the Mad Dogs of the Blues
January 1, 2013 - September 25, 2025Riva Sound distribution.
Post-Production Supervisor at Bezbog / Godless
January 1, 2016 - September 25, 2025Post-production supervisor; Golden Leopard – Locarno Film Festival 2016; Special Jury Prize & Best Actress – Sarajevo FF; multiple awards at Golden Rose.
Supervising Editor / Editor at Stoichkov
January 1, 2012 - September 25, 2025Supervising editor, final cut, color grading.
Post-Production Supervisor at Na pedya ot zemyata
January 1, 2016 - September 25, 2025Post-production supervisor, Golden Rose Competition selection.
Editor & Post-Production Supervisor at The Block
January 1, 2021 - September 25, 2025Editor & post-production supervisor.
Final Cut at Goodbye – Hello
January 1, 2005 - September 25, 2025Final cut.
Editor at Glass Home (TV Series)
January 1, 2013 - September 25, 2025Editor, over 40 episodes.
Editor at The Tree of Life (TV)
January 1, 2013 - September 25, 2025Editor, pilot episodes.
Editor at Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (National TV Shows)
January 1, 2005 - September 25, 2025National TV show; seasons 2003-2005.
Editor at Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (National TV Shows) – 2020
January 1, 2020 - September 25, 2025National TV show.
Associate Producer at One Sofia Bard and Other Strange Birds
January 1, 2015 - September 25, 2025Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) at The Prosecutor, the Defender, the Father and His Son
January 1, 2015 - PresentEducation
Qualifications
DaVinci Resolve Trainer Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Certified DaVinci Resolve Trainer
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025DaVinci Resolve Trainer Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Certified DaVinci Resolve Trainer
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Certified DaVinci Resolve Trainer
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
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