Zdravko Ruzhev

Zdravko Ruzhev is a Lecturer in the Department of Audiovisual Production at the National Academy of Theater and Film Arts 'Krustyo Sarafov' (Bulgaria), specializing in Cinema and Television Cinematography (CTO). He teaches courses such as 'Operator Assistance,' 'Television Equipment and Technology,' 'Frame Composition,' and 'Special Visual Effects,' and has held this position since 2018.

His research focuses on programmable lighting systems in screen arts, culminating in his 2023 doctoral dissertation. He actively practices as a cameraman in Bulgarian television productions, including BNT's Music Without Borders and documentaries like The Novosel Uprising (2023) and Levski’s Grave (2021). In 2022, he earned a French government scholarship for advanced studies at the Louis Lumière Film School in Paris.

Ruzhev participates in international academic forums, including the 'Communication, Digitalization, and Society Symposium,' and publishes in Bulgarian scientific journals. His work bridges theoretical research and practical application in audiovisual production.