Petya Alexandrova

Petya Alexandrova is a Professor and Doctor of Science at New Bulgarian University's Department of Cinema, Advertising and Show Business, where she has taught since 1995. She previously served in the Department of Media and Communication (2012-2019) and maintains active office hours. Her academic work bridges cinema studies, media theory, and cultural communications.

Her research explores Bulgarian cinema's evolution, specializing in short film aesthetics, production challenges, and historical analysis. She investigates film translation, digital education platforms, and cinematic representations of cultural identity. Current interests include YouTube-based pedagogy, Bulgarian-Russian cinematic connections, and festival culture.

Recent publications (2018-2021) demonstrate a consistent focus on Bulgarian short films – analyzing funding models, narrative techniques, and digital distribution. Her work frequently examines post-socialist cinema, adaptation studies, and the intersection of film with new media technologies. Earlier scholarship extensively covered film titling conventions and transitional cinema.