Nikolay Yordanov

Nikolay Yordanov is a Lecturer at the National Academy of Dramatic Arts and Film Studies 'Krustyo Sarafov', specifically within the Faculty of Screen Arts and Department of Pre-Production and Production. His roles include teaching modules like 'Fundamentals of Dramaturgy' and 'Reality TV Formats' since 2018. He is a prolific author, having published works such as Dramaturgical and Production Aspects of Reality Talent Shows (2025), Don't Tell Mom (2025/2020), and Notes from Hell (2025/2009). His research focuses on television production, reality formats, and screenwriting. Yordanov has extensive industry experience as a screenwriter, editor, and producer for major Bulgarian TV networks (bTV, Nova Television) and international channels like Discovery Channel. Notable credits include Bulgaria's Got Talent, The Voice of Bulgaria, and original formats like The Class. He has also produced audiobooks and led creative workshops at institutions like the Elizabeth Kostova Foundation.

His academic work bridges practical industry insights with theoretical analysis, emphasizing the dramaturgical and production dynamics of talent shows. Yordanov’s fiction explores themes of identity and sexuality across global contexts, as seen in Don’t Tell Mom, which interweaves narratives from Bulgaria, Iraq, Iran, and beyond.