Having graduated with an MA in Cinematography in 2003, Nikolay Stefanov has worked as a cinematographer with most major production companies in Bulgaria in the last 16 years. He has extensive experience with diverse visual styles from his work for films, various TV formats, series, music videos and ads. Building on his cinematography background, Nikolay Stefanov has been drawn to directing for more than a decade. In the last years, he refocused his path to directing and made a documentary debut with The Jewel (2016), followed by Shears (2018) (part of East Silver Market 2018). Tackling important and sensitive social topics and designed for international reach, No Place for You in Our Town is Nikolay Stefanov’s true heart project.