25 years directing animation, VFX, and motion design. Founder of Wonder Studios and Wonder Makers. Creator of Cinema Illustrated — an iOS reference app for film professionals worldwide.
A boutique studio delivering 3D animation, motion design, VFX, and architectural visualisation for film, television, advertising, and branded digital media. End-to-end production, from concept to final delivery.
Visit Wonder Studios →Professional training in drawing and animation — from foundational mark-making to storyboard, character design, and 3D animation principles. Courses built around industry methodology with AI tools integrated throughout.
Explore Wonder Makers →Advanced courses in AI tools for working creative professionals — motion designers, animators, VFX artists, and directors. Taught in Bulgarian and English. Built for industry practitioners who need to stay current and work faster.
Browse AVE Academy →An iOS reference app covering 950+ cinema terms across the full production pipeline — from development to distribution. Available in English, French, and Spanish. Built for working film professionals and serious students worldwide.
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A comprehensive visual guide to 950+ cinema terms. From lens optics to lighting setups, staged for professionals and students. Available in three languages with interactive diagrams and high-quality references.
A parallel career in education has run alongside studio work since 2004. Fifteen years at the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy. Courses at NATFA's Faculty of Screen Arts. Instructor at SoftUni and Telerik Academy, where a single course series reached 3,000+ students online.
Today, that experience is channelled into AVE Academy — professional courses in AI tools, 3D animation, and motion design for working creatives, in Bulgarian and increasingly in English for an international audience.
Browse AVE AcademyAvailable for studio commissions, corporate training, educational partnerships, and speaking engagements. Based in Sofia, working internationally.
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