About me

My name is Lilyana Minkova, I was born in 1987 in Sofia, Bulgaria.
I live in Sofia.

I have studied animation in NATFA "Krastio Sarafov" Sofia. I graduated in 2010.

I am able to work with some programs, such as Photoshop, After Effects, Krita, Unity and TV Paint.

I can speak english and basic german.

My graduate movie " The Dark side" is a classic 4 minute animation, drown by ink on paper. It has been part from the programs of many international animation festivals, including Innsbruck Nature Film Festival, where it was awarded with special mention in the category of best amateur movies.

During 2011 I was working on a short sand animation, which was a headpiece of Varna animation film festival Bulgaria. The same year, with cooperation with my colleague, I have made a short animated film, based on eco subject. The film won a first prize in it`s category.

In 2013 I began working as an illustrator of children`s books. I have over 20 books with my own illustrations. During the same year I have worked as an artist and a frame animator on a stop motion animation film with the title "Grumpy does repairs". The film took part in many international animation festivals, it also gained some awards.

In 2015 I took part as a clean up and frame animator in a classic 10 minute 2D animation, titled Bango Vasil.
I have worked on a children educational mobile game mobile game as a concept artis and animator. The game also had been made as a board game.
At the moment I`ve been doing illustration, animation and concept art.
I would be glad to practice my skills.

Skills

Animation, Character Design, Illustration

Sector Experience

Arts

Awards

Innsbruck Nature Film Festival special mention in the category of best amateur movies