{"id":3743,"date":"2025-05-13T14:12:36","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T14:12:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studiozmei.com\/our-story\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T08:39:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T08:39:50","slug":"our-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studiozmei.com\/en\/our-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Our story"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_custom_heading text=”2015″ font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23FF463C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”The beginning” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2300003C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=”.vc_custom_1759228311907{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”What do Bulgaria, Cyprus, Germany, the United States, and Italy have in common? In May 2015, these were the countries where we were living when we came together around the idea of creating an animated series based on Bulgarian folklore. ” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:%2300003C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=”.vc_custom_1759228321874{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Inspired by dragons\u2014the guardians of clouds and storms\u2014and by our own \u201ccloud-based\u201d approach to work, we launched \u201cStudio Zmei\u201d. With a budget of 800 BGN and constant work in every spare moment, we created the first one-minute trailer for our project \u201cThe Golden Apple.\u201d ” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:%2300003C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=”.vc_custom_1766137906320{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Without realizing what an adventure we were getting ourselves into, we launched a crowdfunding campaign to finance the production of the series.” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:%2300003C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=”.vc_custom_1759228343619{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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[vc_custom_heading text=”2016″ font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23FF463C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInRight” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”First crowdfunding success” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInRight” css=”.vc_custom_1759173091140{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”As a result of the campaign, we managed to raise an unprecedented 64,000 BGN, which allowed us to take our style to the next level and create a 6-minute animated film, \u201cThe Legend of the First Kuker.\u201d” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInRight” css=”.vc_custom_1759228351670{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”We already had our own space, provided to us free of charge by the nonprofit organization Move.bg. While some of us were still working remotely, the rest of us took turns using the five workstations we had. ” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInRight” css=”.vc_custom_1759228364485{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”And so, as we worked to develop our team\u2019s potential, we ended up at the Cartoon Forum festival. There, we presented \u201cThe Golden Apple\u201d and met the French company Dandeloo (spoiler: this company would turn out to be extremely important for the project\u2019s development). ” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInRight” css=”.vc_custom_1759228370764{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
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[vc_custom_heading text=”2017″ font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23FF463C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Zmei Academy and a Second Crowdfunding Campaign” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2300003C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=”.vc_custom_1759173561620{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”That was the year we first encountered a problem that would resurface time and again along our journey\u2014we had taken on a huge, ambitious project, but we didn\u2019t have a team large enough to pull it off. And it became our style of work, instead of finding a solution, we simply created one. That\u2019s how \u201cZmei Academy\u201d\u2014an intensive course in animation and set design\u2014was born, attracting over 40 participants and forming our first animation team from the most talented among them. ” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:%2300003C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=”.vc_custom_1759228380275{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”The popularity of \u201cThe Golden Apple\u201d grew inversely proportional to our funding opportunities. After a series of rejections from various institutions, we found the support of the Bulgarian National Television. With their help and a second crowdfunding campaign, we created a total of 24 minutes of animation. ” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:%2300003C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=”.vc_custom_1759228387780{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”At the same time, we partnered with Egmont Bulgaria Publishing to create the children\u2019s book "The Legend of the First Kuker", which won the only children\u2019s literature award in Bulgaria voted on by children ("The Magic Bead").” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:%2300003C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=”.vc_custom_1759228391604{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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[vc_custom_heading text=”2018″ font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23FF463C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInRight” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Premiere and International Partnership” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInRight” css=”.vc_custom_1759173667962{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”After completing the pilot episode of \u201cThe Golden Apple\u201d and a whirlwind tour of free screenings across the country, our work attracted international attention. That\u2019s how we landed our first long-term subcontracting project\u2014the series \u201cI, Elvis Riboldi,\u201d which airs on Disney Channel, Cartoon Network, and leading French and Italian television networks.” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInRight” css=”.vc_custom_1759228397354{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
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[vc_custom_heading text=”2019 – 2021″ font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23FF463C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Growth and New Horizons” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2300003C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=”.vc_custom_1759173812178{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”With Bulgarian funding for \u201cThe Golden Apple\u201d running out, we had to make a snap decision about the project\u2019s future. We had two options: either move forward by bringing in another majority co-producer, or let it remain just an idea, putting its realization on hold. Determined to bring it to life, we accepted Dandelooo\u2019s proposal to work together, and thus the project was reborn as \u201cVihra and the Golden Apple.\u201d This opened up opportunities previously unimaginable\u2014working with experienced screenwriters, securing French government funding within a month, and negotiating with international streaming platforms. ” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:%2300003C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=”.vc_custom_1759228404364{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”The year of 2020 forced us, like the rest of the world, to switch entirely to remote work, reminding us of our experience from the company\u2019s early days. That same year also marked the beginning of our second original project\u2014\u201cMila and Marko\u201d\u2014which was realized with financial support from the National Culture Fund and won an award at the Balkan Pitching Forum. ” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:%2300003C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=”.vc_custom_1759228417438{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”At the same time, we began negotiations with the French studio La Cachette, and shortly thereafter, work on director Genndy Tartakovsky\u2019s new project. As fans of his previous projects\u2014\u201cSamurai Jack,\u201d \u201cDexter\u2019s Laboratory,\u201d and \u201cHotel Transylvania\u201d\u2014we couldn\u2019t wait to find out what was in store for us. The next year and a half was spent working at a breakneck pace on the animation, cleanup, and color stages of the series \u201cUnicorn: Warriors Eternal,\u201d which is now available to watch on Adult Swim and HBO Max. ” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:%2300003C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=”.vc_custom_1759228424611{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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[vc_custom_heading text=”2022-2023″ font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23FF463C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInRight” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Development and New Partnerships” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInRight” css=”.vc_custom_1759173920468{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”The scale of \u201cUnicorn: Warriors Eternal\u201d brought us back to the familiar question: how would we pull off such an ambitious project with a small team? We found the answer when we managed to bring several young talents back to Bulgaria immediately after they graduated from prestigious universities in Europe. ” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInRight” css=”.vc_custom_1759228433202{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”With a larger and more experienced team, we continued to grow and began working on our first projects as minority co-producers\u2014the French series "Once Upon a Time\u2026 the Objects!" and "The Crunchers". The National Film Center, Bulgarian National Television, and VOYO assisted us in their production and local broadcast. We were already producing over 100 minutes of animation per year.” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInRight” css=”.vc_custom_1759228442672{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”We also took on short-form projects with various partners\u2014videos promoting the hit series \u201cThe Care Bears\u201d and trailers for the popular British studio The Line.” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInRight” css=”.vc_custom_1759228454564{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”True to our desire to inspire and work with young people, we have launched our next initiatives: a mentoring program with the University of Dundee, the organization of an annual visit to Bulgaria for students from the EDHEC Business School, and seminars on entrepreneurship in the creative industries at the local level.” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInRight” css=”.vc_custom_1766137993367{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
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[vc_custom_heading text=”2024 – 2025″ font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23FF463C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Changes and new hopes” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2300003C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1765808315057{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”As part of our ongoing efforts to contribute to the development of the animation industry, we have been teaching at 51st Secondary School \u201cElisaveta Bagryana\u201d for the second consecutive year, as part of the computer animation curriculum. We serve as guest lecturers at various universities and events, both in Bulgaria and across Europe, such as at the University of Westminster in London, England, and EDHEC in Lille, France. ” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:%2300003C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1766137756502{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”We haven\u2019t stopped working on our own ideas either. Together with other inspiring Bulgarian companies, we are actively working to improve local mechanisms for financing and distributing animation aimed at a broad audience, so that we can watch Bulgarian animated films and series more often and more quickly. We do this as being part of ABAP\u2014the Association of Bulgarian Animation Producers. For the first time in 2024, ABAP representatives were not merely visitors to Europe\u2019s largest animation festival\u2014the one in Annecy, France\u2014but participants with our own stand, showing the achievements of the Bulgarian animation to the world. ” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:%2300003C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1766137843122{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”The past 10 years have taught us that development and progress happen slowly and steadily. That is precisely why we are increasingly inspired to work on stories that are worth telling. \u201cVihra and the Golden Apple,\u201d \u201cMila and Marko: Mini-Episodes,\u201d and very soon our third co-production, \u201cDungeons and Kittens,\u201d are just some of the projects we\u2019ve focused our efforts on. ” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:%2300003C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1765808423481{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”We started out in a small apartment on the outskirts of Sofia, with a budget of 800 BGN. Ten years later, we now produce about 200 minutes of animation annually. We were responsible for Bulgaria\u2019s first co-productions of animated series, and we continue to learn, develop, and grow. ” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:%2300003C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1765809312230{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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[vc_custom_heading text=”Dimitar Petrov” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23FF463C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInRight” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imdb.com%2Ftitle%2Ftt13050350%2F%3Fref_%3Dfn_rvi_t_2|target:_blank|”][vc_custom_heading text=”Founder, CEO, and Creative Director of the studio” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:center|color:%2300003C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInRight” css=”.vc_custom_1759228523981{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Creator of the projects \u201cThe Golden Apple\u201d and \u201cMila and Marko.\u201d He began his career as a 3D animator for video games, but after completing his education in England, he specialized as a visual artist and set designer on international productions, including for Cartoon Network Studios Europe. As creative director, Dimitar is responsible for creating and developing original concepts, the artistic vision of projects, and leading the design team at "Studio Zmei." His experience also includes directing commercials, trailers, and short films. His mission is to build a contemporary Bulgarian animation scene inspired by the folklore and cultural heritage of our country. Dimitar believes that high-quality animation can serve as a bridge between traditions and the new generation. As executive director, Dimitar is also a producer on a number of projects, as well as a lecturer in Bulgaria and abroad. ” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:%2300003C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInRight” css=”.vc_custom_1765808962740{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”3396″ img_size=”80×40″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css_animation=”fadeInRight” css=”” link=”https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt13050350\/?ref_=fn_rvi_t_2″]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
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[vc_custom_heading text=”Stanislav Tsvetkov” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23FF463C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Head of Animation Department and Partner at Studio Zmei” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:center|color:%2300003C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=”.vc_custom_1759174551296{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Stanislav has been part of Studio Zmei from its begining, and since 2020 he has also been a partner and co-manager, thereby contributing to the studio\u2019s stability and future development. He brings with him exceptional creative talent, honed over more than 20 years of tireless work in the field of animation. At the studio, he oversees the animation process, provides precise technical guidance, and contributes valuable experience to every phase of production. His love for animation began in childhood, thanks to a poster of an animated film that hung on the wall of his room. Years later, he worked on the sequel to that very film\u2014\u201cAsterix and the Vikings.\u201d ” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:%2300003C” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=”.vc_custom_1759249685983{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”3396″ img_size=”80×40″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=”” link=”https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm2868806\/”]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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We are looking for talented artists, animators, and creative professionals<\/h4>\n

Our studio is expanding its team, and we\u2019re looking for people who love creating stories, visual worlds, and high-quality animation. If you want to work in a creative environment, develop your skills, and contribute to real projects\u2014apply now! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_custom_heading text=\"2015\" font_container=\"tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23FF463C\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\" css_animation=\"fadeInLeft\" css=\"\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"The beginning\" font_container=\"tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2300003C\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\" css_animation=\"fadeInLeft\" css=\".vc_custom_1759228311907{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"What do Bulgaria, Cyprus, Germany, the United States, and Italy have in common? In May 2015, these were the countries where we were living when we came together around the idea of creating an animated series based on Bulgarian folklore. \" font_container=\"tag:p|text_align:left|color:%2300003C\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\" css_animation=\"fadeInLeft\" css=\".vc_custom_1759228321874{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"Inspired by dragons\u2014the guardians of clouds and storms\u2014and by our own \u201ccloud-based\u201d approach to work, we launched \u201cStudio Zmei\u201d. 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