Nikolay Milev

Nikolay Milev serves as Assistant Professor at New Bulgarian University's Department of Cinema, Advertising and Show Business, teaching core cinematography and television production courses including Film and TV Camera Work, Digital Editing, and Documentary Project development.

His academic foundation includes:

• Graduation from Bulgaria's National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts 'Krastyo Sarafov' (1995) in Cinematography and TV Operator Craft with dual specialization in Directing
• Photography specialization at INJEP Summer University, France (1993)
• Cinematography training at FEMIS, Paris (1994)
• PhD from Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow (2000) on 'New Technologies and Screen Image'

Professor Milev's expertise bridges classical film techniques with digital innovation, focusing on visual storytelling through cinematography, editing systems, and visual effects. His professional practice directly informs pedagogy, emphasizing practical operator skills and technological evolution in screen media production.

His artistic recognition includes:

• Warsaw International Amateur Film Festival Award for 'The Child'
• Photography Prize at Warsaw Pact Amateur Art Festival
• 'Golden Rhyton Plovdiv' International Film Festival Award for 'The Paradise with Two Faces'

Fluent in French, English, and Russian, Milev has produced documentary content for ARD, ZDF, and Deutsche Welle while serving on photography juries for Sofia Airport and Sofia Municipality competitions. His studio practice spans feature films, music videos, and multimedia performances including Placebo's dance production and the award-winning play 'Izkhod'.