Vessela Dantcheva is an animation director and producer since 2002.
She graduated at Rotterdam Art Academy and gained her first professional experience in the Netherlands. In 2008 she co-founded Compote Collective. For the past 14 years she has managed the collective and developed, directed and produced artistic animation films, which have been screened and awarded worldwide. She often participates as a jury member at international festivals and pitching events. She is a lecturer in animation studies at NBU and NHA in Sofia.


Animation Today •
11/03/2025
CEEA Talks: Deputy Minister Michal Šašek on the new Czech Audiovisual Act “The Czech partner will be a wealthy bride”

Animation Today •
11/03/2025
CEEA Talks: Jean-Claude Rozec & Leon Vidmar about TALES FROM THE MAGIC GARDEN “Autumn was the perfect season”

CEE Animation Workshop •
10/03/2025
The 7th Edition of the CEEA Workshop kicks-off in Nova Gorica / Gorizia

Animation Today •
08/03/2025