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Overview
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Education
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Boyan Borchakov

Creative Producer / Broadcast Engineer
Surbiton

Summary

Multi-skilled creative, experienced in crafting Factual and General Entertainment promos for linear TV campaigns as well as TTL bespoke social pieces. Seeking to obtain a challenging position as a Creative Producer, where I can employ my passion for entertainment media, editing and copywriting. Technical and imaginative problem solver with a keen eye for detail. Confident to bring original ideas and draw attention to your brand.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education

Portfolio

vimeo.com/borchakov

Work History

Disney / FOX / STAR CHANNELS

Creative Producer
07.2023 - 12.2024

Job overview

  • On-Air Producer tasked with developing creative ideas and executions to promote the content-rich variety of the FOX Channels brand
  • Crafted over 50 promos (stunts, specific titles and social bespoke assets) to support the transitioning and growth of the STAR brand, covering 6 channels (ACTION, FILMS, MOVIES, LIFE, WORLD and SERIES)
  • Participated in team creative challenges
  • Liaising with marketing and compliance teams in the Middle East, delivering an engaging and impactful experience to the MENA viewers
  • Enhanced brand visibility by creating visually appealing and compelling content for digital platforms.

Disney / National Geographic Channel

Creative Producer Intern
06.2021 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Produced short form content for promotional 360 campaigns for high calibre productions and shows on the NG and NG Wild channels across UK and EMEA
  • Titles include Air Crash Investigation, Banged Up Abroad, Big Cats, Snakes in the City, Megastructures
  • Script writing, directing VO's, editing, compliance & broadcast standards

"The Diaries of Tai Atlas" Indie Feature Film

Camera Operator / 1st AC
01.2020 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Assisted the DoP and shot scenes in 4K/24p as a second unit camera operator
  • Managed well under pressure during long hour shoots, worked with an experienced crew during tough pandemic-restricted conditions

University of Surrey, StagTV

Live Stream Camera Operator / Vision Mixer
01.2019 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Messiah - 3-hour live symphonic concert from Handel's Church, Hannover Square
  • UniVision Song Contest 2020 - First edition of the format inspired by Eurovision
  • Achieved smooth and dynamic shots with expert handheld camera operation, elevating action sequences.

AntZ-TV Live Stream OB

Broadcast Technician DSNG Truck / Vision Mixer
08.2019 - 12.2019

Job overview

  • Traineeship programme in Bulgaria - maintained full range of broadcast digital workflow, performed preventative maintenance and emergency repairs of video, audio, IT and HD equipment
  • Mixed wireless feed from 6 cameras and a drone
  • Enhanced overall broadcast performance by troubleshooting technical issues quickly, minimizing downtime during productions.

Evinox Energy

Quality Assurance Engineer - Embedded Devices (IoT)
07.2017 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • QA, part of R&D; Deployed firmware packages using AWS; Server maintenance, Linux/UNIX command line environment; Docker container virtualization; Oracle VM Virtual Box
  • Managed bug tracking systems, ensuring timely resolution of reported issues and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.

KRISTAL DIGITAL IMAGING CENTRE

Digital Print Specialist / Minilab Operator
01.2014 - 07.2017

Job overview

  • Large format printing, graphic design, use of Adobe suite: Lightroom, Photoshop, InDesign; Image editing, retouching, dust-busting, colour accuracy (monitor calibration, printer calibration); Customer service
  • Developed a reputation for consistently producing high-quality work under tight deadlines without sacrificing attention to detail or exceeding budget constraints.

Education

University of Surrey
Guildford

BEng (Hons) from Film Production and Broadcast Engineering
01.2019 - 01.2023

University Overview

  • TRAILBLAZER AWARD WINNER (PLACEMENT STUDENT OF THE YEAR)
  • Broadcast Technologies, Video and Audio Engineering, Wireless Links and Video over IP
  • Analogue and digital video signal, frame rates, codecs, video and audio compression, waveforms, SMPTE standards
  • Film Production: Adobe Creative Cloud DaVinci Resolve, Screenwriting, Lighting design (DMX)
  • Sound in Film: Decibels, LUFS for loudness, Delivery standards, Microphone types, Avid ProTools
  • TV Studio Practice: Vision Mixing, EVS, Floor Manager
  • Practical Skills: TV Studio Live Productions, Camera Operating Skills, Cinematography, Film and Sound Post Production, Graphics

Skills

Video Editing - Premiere Pro

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Timeline

Creative Producer

Disney / FOX / STAR CHANNELS
07.2023 - 12.2024

Creative Producer Intern

Disney / National Geographic Channel
06.2021 - 07.2022

Camera Operator / 1st AC

"The Diaries of Tai Atlas" Indie Feature Film
01.2020 - 12.2020

Broadcast Technician DSNG Truck / Vision Mixer

AntZ-TV Live Stream OB
08.2019 - 12.2019

Live Stream Camera Operator / Vision Mixer

University of Surrey, StagTV
01.2019 - 12.2020

University of Surrey

BEng (Hons) from Film Production and Broadcast Engineering
01.2019 - 01.2023

Quality Assurance Engineer - Embedded Devices (IoT)

Evinox Energy
07.2017 - 08.2019

Digital Print Specialist / Minilab Operator

KRISTAL DIGITAL IMAGING CENTRE
01.2014 - 07.2017

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