Ivan Ivanov

Ivan Ivanov is an Associate Professor and Lecturer at the National Academy of Dramatic Arts and Film "Krastyo Sarafov" in Sofia, Bulgaria. He holds roles such as Head of the Digital Student Archive and has been involved in academic initiatives like the “Creative Meetings. Monday Afternoon” program. His primary affiliations include the Faculty of Screen Arts and the Department of Film Studies and Dramaturgy.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Plant Protection (Vasil Kolarov University of Applied Sciences, Plovdiv, 1988)
• Master's in Film Studies (National Academy of Dramatic Arts and Film "Krastyo Sarafov", 1996)
• Doctoral Dissertation: "Hungarian cinematography as a specific part of Eastern European cinema" (defended 2007)

Research Interests: Ivan specializes in Eastern European cinema, with a focus on Hungarian, Russian, and Balkan film traditions. He also explores film theory, documentary cinema, and the historical context of cinematic techniques. His work emphasizes the preservation of cinematic heritage and educational initiatives in film studies.

Advising & Grants: He has supervised multiple student theses (e.g., Katerina Milcheva's Master's thesis) and contributed to research projects like the electronic library initiative at NATFA. His professional roles include jury memberships at festivals like the Golden Knight IFF (Sevastopol, Tomsk, etc.) and participation in national cinema commissions.

Labs/Teams: Head of the “Educational Film Studio” (2003–2009) and currently oversees the Digital Student Archive. Active in NATFA's academic and administrative teams.