Kristina Nikolova
Bulgaria
Kristina Nikolova, born in Bulgaria, grew up in a family of cinematographers. She studied Film Theory at the University of Chicago, then directed and shot award-winning shorts at NYU’s Tisch School. Her debut feature "Faith, Love and Whiskey" premiered at Slamdance 2012, earning a nomination from the Bulgarian Film Academy. She also filmed and produced "Touched with Fire" (SXSW 2015, NYT Critics’ Pick), and is the co-founder of Lunaclipse Media production company.