Country: Bulgaria

Animation studies at the New Bulgarian University, both Bachelor and Master, are among the most sought-after programmes in the field of animation in Bulgaria. We bring together teachers, artists and scholars from the fields of screenwriting, animation production, film design, fine arts and photography. Our faculty members have diverse professional backgrounds and represent some of the most prominent figures in the field.

Zographic films is Sofia-based production company, specialized in 3D animation, VFX and postproduction founded in 1994 by the director/producer Lachezar Velinov. For 25+ years it produces commercial and non-commercial audio-visual production: adverts, animated films, documentaries. The team consist of highly motivated professionals and collaborates with freelancers. The company's founder is also the constitutor and chairman of Association of Bulgarian Animation Producers (ABAP). Always learning and growing, Zographic Films is constantly seeking out new partners for exciting collaborations.

Studio Zmei is an animation and storytelling studio, created in 2015. Two of its main goals are developing the local commercial animation industry and bringing talented professionals back to Bulgaria, by creating jobs and exciting original IP. The most recognizable project of Studio Zmei is The Golden Apple – the first animated series based on Bulgarian folklore. Thanks to the high-quality work on it, in 2018 Studio Zmei began work on I, Elvis Riboldi - animated series, co-production between Spain and France where we produced more than 90 minutes of commercial, broadcast quality animation. The show is aired in 130 territories worldwide on Cartoon Network and Disney Channel. As of the end of 2019 Studio Zmei is also a part of BAAP – the Association of Bulgarian Animation Producers. In 2020 the premiere of “A Tale of the Otherside” took place - a youth fantasy novel that once again interlines folklore elements into a modern story. Meanwhile, Studio Zmei continues working on new exciting animation projects in partnership with studios in Russia, Poland, Greece, France, Spain, Germany, UK, Australia and others.