Katya Trichkova

Initially trained as a lawyer, Katya Trichkova soon recognized her deep-seated love for cinema, leading her to pursue a career in filmmaking. She has established herself as one of the most recognised Bulgarian producers working internationally, supporting filmmakers who have a unique and powerful voice. Trichkova is an alumna of ACE Producers, EAVE, EURODOC and Sarajevo Talents. She is a member of the European Film Academy and the Bulgarian Union of Filmmakers, and Is chair of the Bulgarian Film Producers Association. Her films have shown at major international festivals including Cannes, Venice, Karlovy Vary, Toronto, Busan, Sarajevo and Tallinn Black Nights. Among her most prominent productions is The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent (dir. Nebojša Slijepčević, Katya is co-producer), which won the Palme d’Or for Best Short Film at the Cannes Film Festival 2024, the European Film Award for Best Short Film, the César Award for Best Short Film and received an Academy Award nomination. Her feature film Blaga’s Lessons (dir. Stephan Komandarev) won the Crystal Globe for Best Film at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and was Bulgaria’s official Oscar submission for Best International Feature Film. Other notable productions include Directions (Cannes – Un Certain Regard), Dogs by Bogdan Mirica (FIPRESCI Prize, Cannes – Un Certain Regard) and Made in EU (dir. Stephan Komandarev) premiered in Venice Film Festival in 2025. Her last film My Father’s Shoes by Hristo Simeonov premiered in San Sebastian Film Festival in 2026.