​I tell bold, emotionally honest stories about identity, belonging, and resilience.

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Born and raised in Bulgaria, shaped by twenty years in London, and now proudly based in Aotearoa New Zealand, my Pomak-Bulgarian (Muslim) heritage informs the lens through which I create. I’m drawn to stories that challenge perspective while remaining deeply human.

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My debut feature Radiogram screened at fifteen international festivals and won three awards, including the Audience Award at Sofia International Film Festival, while my collection of shorts, Song for Serbia, Tree Without a Root, Vicky, and The Portrait, have screened at  festivals Show Me Shorts, Raindance, and In the Palace, Galway, Big Sur, Sofia, and Wairoa Māori Film Festival. Most recently, I co-directed the TVNZ documentary series Ahi Wānanga, bringing Muslim and Māori rangatahi together in conversation about connection and shared futures.

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My recent screenplays The Border and Zahra, no “H” have received international recognition, including The Writers Lab and the Black List x Tubi initiative.

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Alongside my directing work, I bring extensive international experience in development, finance, and production across the UK and New Zealand combining creative vision with strategic insight.

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Outside of filmmaking, I love music, nature, cooking, hosting friends, and learning something new. I’m a proud mum of two spirited girls and two furry boys (cats).

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I am always up for a chat, and yes, I always guess the ending. 🙀