The Gaffer
Gaffer · Sofia, Bulgaria
A Bulgarian gaffer with 10 years in film, TV, and commercials. I don't just light scenes — I help directors of photography tell their story through light.
I started as a trainee on one of the biggest productions shot in Bulgaria in the last 15 years.
Love at first sight. What began as a trainee position turned into a decade-long obsession with the craft of lighting. Moving from electrician to Best Boy to Gaffer came naturally — I discovered early on that my real strength is in communication and managing a team under pressure.
Thanks to the inspirations in my personal and professional life, I developed a taste for lights, shadows, and beautifully lit images. Every project advances my knowledge. That's what keeps me coming back.
Today I work with directors of photography on feature films, TV series, and commercial productions across Europe and beyond — bringing the same attention to craft whether the budget is modest or the client is Mercedes-Benz.
I work with the best and newest equipment available. Everything managed via DMX, CRMX, and wireless connection — all unified through a single Blackout system. You name it. I manage it.