Emma Konstantinova

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emma Konstantinova serves as Associate Professor and Head of the "Film and Television Production" specialty at the National Academy of Dramatic Arts and Film "Krastyo Sarafov" (NATFA) in Sofia, Bulgaria, within the Department of Pre-Production and Production, Faculty of Screen Arts. Since 2024, she has additionally served as Guest lecturer in "Directing of short television forms" at Sofia University "Kliment Ohridski". Her academic journey culminated in 2018 with a Doctorate in Cinema Studies, Cinema Art and Television from NATFA under Prof. Dr. Lyubomir Halachev, following a Master's in Management in Screen Arts (2010) and bachelor's in film and TV editing (2008) from the same institution.

Dr. Konstantinova's scholarly work manifests through an extensive filmography of over 50 documentaries produced between 2000-2025, demonstrating progressive technical mastery and thematic depth. Her research centers on Bulgarian cultural heritage, biographical narratives of prominent artists, social issues, and cinematic storytelling techniques. Recent works (2021-2025) reveal sustained exploration of national identity, historical memory, and community dynamics through the documentary lens, with particular expertise in portraits of Bulgarian cultural figures and regional identity studies.

Her international engagement includes leadership roles in significant cultural projects: Work Package Leader for FilmEU Plus (2024-2027) and participant in the European Commission-supported "In Situ" project (2023-2026) involving 13 European institutes. She regularly conducts workshops across Europe, including recent sessions in Latvia and Ireland on audience engagement and storytelling.

• Multiple 2024 "Golden Rhyton" Film Festival awards including Screenplay and Plovdiv Municipality Awards
• "Green Feather 2024" Television Category Award
• Best Film Award at 10th Tegernsee International Mountain Film Festival, Germany
• Kodak Showcase Selection at Cannes Film Festival, 2000

As academic leader, Dr. Konstantinova oversees curriculum development while maintaining active professional practice as director, screenwriter, and editor. Her multimedia work extends to cultural ceremonies including performances for Sofia Municipality awards and Bulgaria's EU Presidency cultural program. Her career exemplifies the integration of academic scholarship, professional filmmaking, and cultural contribution within Bulgaria's artistic landscape.