Nadia Danova

Work History

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  Senior Executive Producer and CG Art Supervisor

  TransPerfect

  May 2021 - Present

  Producing and supervising for the video game industry.
  
  • Establishing from ground up the company's operational structure, procedures and practices, workflows and pipelines related to creative and art projects.
  • Overseeing, guiding and managing all game assets projects from concept and bidding to final delivery and invoicing.
  • Art directing and quality controlling.
  • Managing the client relations.
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  Senior Executive Producer and CG Art Supervisor

  MoGi Group

  May 2021 - Present

  Producing and supervising for the video game industry.
  
  • Establishing from ground up the studio operational structure, procedures and practices, workflows and pipelines related to creative and art projects.
  • Overseeing, guiding and managing all game assets projects from concept and bidding to final delivery and invoicing.
  • Art directing and quality controlling.
  • Managing the client relations.

  
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  Co-Founder / Managing Director and Creative Producer

  Mass Horizon

  October 2019 - Present

  Mass Horizon - We craft digital wonder.
  
  Mass Horizon, Co. is an innovative multidisciplinary computer graphics, art, creative and technology development company, providing mesmerising digital production services globally, across numerous verticals and industries.
  
  We craft interactive products and real-time gamification experiences in the realm of virtual, augmented and mixed reality (VR, AR & MR), virtual production, the full spectrum of computer-generated imagery (CGI), animation and visual effects (VFX), software, mobile and web app design and development (UI & UX), production, creative and color of digital content (Media, Film & TV, Audio, Stills, Games).
  
  Our goal is to create wonder. Our work delivers fame, solves problems and brings value to our clients and their customers.
  
  As a creative partner for agencies, production companies and brands, we tell stories across moving image, interactive and experiential mediums. We are as confident applying new technologies to events and virtual experiences as we are crafting high quality 3D imagery and audio-video production.
  
  Being seasoned experts with decades of experience and expertise in blockbuster movies, games, world ads and digital marketing campaigns for reputable international brands, we enable our clients to deliver worlds that sell, entertain, delight, but also teach and heal, across all channels and screens.
  
  We are known for our human-centered approach, second to none work ethic, outstanding attention to detail, remarkably flexible and cost effective solutions, enviably punctual times of delivery.
  
  Website: https://masshorizon.com/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masshorizon/
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masshorizon/
  Vimeo: https://www.vimeo.com/masshorizon
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  Co-Founder / Managing Partner and Executive Producer

  ImmerseFX

  August 2018 - October 2019

  ImmerseFX is a computer graphics and gamification development studio specializing in virtual production and interactive game experiences in the realm of virtual reality and augmented reality (VR & AR).
  • Defined the thorough strategy, created and activated a plan for finding investors, securing funding and acquiring the first clients. That led the company into a position to get multiple contract offers, before it was officially founded, from a well-known Venture Capital and Independent Investors, and to choose the best deal.
  • Secured and set up the office space, the company's workflow and finance, and the IT infrastructure.
  • Secured key employees.

• Senior VFX Producer / Head of Production / Studio VFX Supervisor

  Dream Team FX

  February 2017 - July 2019

  Sofia, Bulgaria

  Produced and supervised full spectrum of photo-realistic computer-generated imagery (CGI/3D/2D) and visual effects for high-end feature films and television - from environments to characters; from storyboards, concept design, previz, digital matte paintings to R&D, 3D modeling and texturing, layout, rigging, animation, matchmove, FX simulation, lighting and compositing.
  
  • Hands-on produced all projects of the company from inception to release using agile and waterfall methodologies.
  • Creative and art supervision, quality controlling, etc.
  • Created and maintained long-lasting relationships with clients and business partners, based on trust, open communication and mutual respect, and negotiated terms and conditions.
  • Prepared and managed bids, budgets, roadmaps, schedules and legal agreements, managed and tracked cost efficiency of individual projects, financial forecasted for revenues, created P&L reports, ensured all project deliverables were determined and that shots were managed and delivered according to schedule
  • Hired, trained and mentored staff.
  • Led and managed onsite and remote cross-functional teams (35+ people consisting of diverse artists, developers and administration) and monitored their work.
  
  
  Motion Pictures:
  
  Four Kids and It (2020)
  How To Build a Girl (2019)
  We Die Young (2019)
  Mission of Honor (2018) / original title: Hurricane /
  The Hurricane Heist (2018)
  Speed Kills (2018)
  Ode to Joy (2018)
  Bullet Head (2017)
  
  
  TV series:
  
  Harlots (TV series 2019)
  Miracle Workers (TV series 2018)
  Modern Family (TV series 2017-2018)
  Arrested Development (TV series 2018)
  Life in Pieces (TV series 2017-2018)
  LA to Vegas (TV series 2018)
  Teachers (TV series 2018)

• Chief Operating & Financial Officer / Studio Director

  Dream Team FX

  February 2017 - July 2019

  Sofia, Bulgaria

  Handled all the internal affairs, the day-to-day finance, administration and operation of the business.
  
  • The second-in-command at the company.
  • Structured the company from the ground up.
  • Brought the CEO in.
  • Built a flexible pipeline / workflow which assured remote work when needed.
  • Set effective IT / cyber security protocols.
  • Involved with the strategic planning of the future of the company, creative, marketing, brand, PR, HR, finance, IT etc.
  • Planned, directed, and oversaw the company's finance and legal activities, operational strategies, policies, rules, initiatives, and goals.
  • Performed cash flow forecasting, budgeting, financial statements, payments, business plans.
  • Defined and rolled out CRM strategy, identified and rectified potential bottlenecks, and formulated actionable KPIs.
  • Helped the organisation execute long-term and short-term plans by implementing judgement, vision, management, and leadership.
  • Managed 35+ people (consisting of artists, IT, administration)
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  VFX Producer

  Worldwide FX

  December 2014 - 2016

  Sofia, Bulgaria

  Produced full spectrum of sophisticated photo-realistic computer-generated imagery (CGI/3D/2D) and visual effects for blockbuster Hollywood features of Millennium Media and high-end commercials - from environments to characters; from storyboards, concept design, previz, digital matte paintings to R&D, 3D modeling and texturing, layout, rigging, animation, matchmove, FX simulation, lighting, compositing.
  
  • Hands-on produced VFX/CGI projects from inception to release using agile and waterfall methodologies.
  • The right hand of the Managing Director.
  • The first VFX Producer of the company - set financial and organisational discipline, and achieved profit.
  • Bid, negotiated and managed budgets from $1M to $10M.
  • Built the pricing strategy and financial policy of the company.
  • Optimised the studio efficiency by reorganising and structuring the project management team, and creating and implementing various studio policies, rules and initiatives.
  • Built and managed relationships with clients, business partners, and stakeholders, and negotiated terms and conditions.
  • Prepared and managed bids, budgets, roadmaps, schedules and legal agreements, managed and tracked cost efficiency of individual projects, financial forecasted for revenues, created P&L reports, ensured all project deliverables were determined and that shots were managed and delivered according to schedule.
  • Managed onsite cross-functional teams (200+ people consisting of diverse artists, developers and administration) and monitored their work.
  
  Criminal (2016) - the solely VFX Producer of the film, on behalf of the movie production as well as on behalf of the visual effects studio. Worked directly with the main film producer - Matt O'Toole - for over 1 year. Produced all of the CGI/VFX in the movie, 600+ shots.
  
  London Has Fallen (2016)
  
  Belarusbank "Evolution" TV commercial - brought the project in the studio; creatively produced and supervised all of the 43 VFX shots (CGI/3D/2D) / Post production.
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  Creative Producer

  BBDO Worldwide

  May 2011 - November 2014

  Sofia, Bulgaria

  Produced highly effective marketing campaigns, from inception to release, consisting of live-action and CGI/3D/2D animated TV commercials, viral spots, promo spots, pack-shots, radio ads, print advertisements, photo shoots, documentaries, music compositions, etc.
  
  • Increased company's profit per project by 150%.
  • Performed creative direction, art direction and supervision.
  • Performed rights clearance of intellectual property /IP/, licensing.
  • Hands-on oversaw all stages of mounting a product by managing the overall creative, financial and managerial functions of the production - from inception to release.
  • Hired, assembled and managed external teams /designers, art directors, film directors, cinematographers, music composers, sound engineers, animation and visual effects artists, coordinators, voice over artists, etc./.
  • Liaised and managed relationships with business partners and stakeholders, and negotiated terms and conditions.
  • Prepared and managed bids, budgets, roadmaps, schedules, contracts and invoices.
  • Managed the pre-production, production and post-production.
  • Performed full range of production and post-production services including Film directing, audio-video editing, sound design, color grading, motion graphics and exporting using the latest software and hardware standards for the entertainment industry.
  
  Clients: Samsung, Pepsi Co, Shell, Wrigley (Orbit, 5 gum), Mars Inc. (Whiskas, Pedigree, Mars Snickers), Henkel (Schwarzkopf, Syoss, Fa), Frito Lay (Lays, Ruffles), PokerStars, Prisun, EFG Group/Postbank etc.
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  Producer

  Publicis Groupe

  October 2008 - April 2011

  Sofia, Bulgaria

  Produced highly effective marketing campaigns, from inception to release, consisting of live-action and CGI/3D/2D animated TV commercials, viral spots, promo spots, pack-shots, radio ads, print advertisements, photo shoots, documentaries, music compositions, etc.
  
  • The first Producer of the company.
  • Increased company's profit per project by 200%.
  • Performed rights clearance of intellectual property /IP/, licensing.
  • Hands-on oversaw all stages of mounting a product by managing the overall creative, financial and managerial functions of the production - from inception to release.
  • Liaised and managed relationships with clients, business partners and stakeholders, and negotiated terms and conditions.
  • Prepared and managed bids, budgets, roadmaps, schedules, contracts and invoices.
  • Managed the pre-production, production and post-production.
  
  Clients: Coca-Cola, Nestle, Maggi, Nesvita, Heineken/Zagorka, Chio, Hewlett-Packard, Garnier, Procter & Gamble (H&S, Oral-B, Max Factor, Tide, Pampers, Bonux, Blend-a-med), Vivacom, DSK Bank, BTC and Vivatel, Reader's Digest, Zewa, Novartis (Theraflu, Voltaren), Carrefour, GSK Rotavirus, Renault, Dacia, Sanofi, Tefal, Rowenta, Visa, Shell, Bella etc.

• Film Director / Video Editor / Post Production Supervisor

  Freelance at Marketing and Advertising

  May 2007 - January 2011

  Sofia, Bulgaria

  Created diverse videos for Publicis Groupe, McCann Ericsson, Thinktanklab and >The Flying Agency<
  
  Film / Video Directing
  Videography
  Video Editing
  Color Grading
  Music and Sound Design
  Post Production Supervising

• Accounts Payable Accountant

  InterCoast College

  June 2006 - October 2006

  Los Angeles, CA, USA

  Managed Accounts Payable. Worked directly with the Financial Controller. Processed, verified and reconciled invoices. Maintained the accounts payable records by balancing work entries and filing documents. Charged expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports etc.