ACTORS
Anthony Daniels
C-3PO in the STAR WARS saga
Anthony Daniels, known for his role as the robot C-3PO in the STAR WARS saga, is among the first guests of ANIVENTURE COMIC CON 2025. The British actor brought the iconic character to life not only with his voice, but also by wearing the robot’s costume, making it one of the most memorable characters. He is the only artist to participate in all the movies of the STAR WARS saga.
Evanna Lynch
Luna Lovegood, Harry Potter
For all of you “Potterheads”, a very special guest is coming to ANIVENTURE COMIC CON on July 5th – Evanna Lynch, best known for her iconic role as Luna Lovegood.
The actress became fan favorite thanks to her brilliant portrayal of the shy and kind-hearted Luna. She’s part of the “big seven” – The seven main characters in the series, according to author J.K. Rowling.
Lynch’s career began 2007 when she was chosen for the role in an open audition in competition with nearly 15 000 other girls, turning Luna into one of the beloved characters in the legendary Harry Potter story.
For her role in the film adaptations of J.K. Rowling’s novels, Evanna Lynch has received multiple nominations for Best Supporting Actress.
Beyond her work in the Harry Potter series, she has taken on several other roles, including the lead part in My Name is Emily. In 2016, she won the Acting Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival for her performance, as well as Best Actress Award at the Victoria TX Indie Film Fest.
In addition to her movie career, Evanna Lynch has also performed on the theater stage in the United Kingdom.
Evanna Lynch will be a special guest at ANIVENTURE COMIC CON 2025 at the Inter Expo Center on July 5th only. Besides meeting fans for photos and autographs, she will also have a special panel where she will share stories about herself and her work on the Harry Potter Movies.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannalynch/?hl=bg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evylynchpage
Manu Bennett
The Hobbit, Arrow, Spartacus
Yet another epic actor is set to step into the spotlight at Aniventure Comic Con – the one and only MANU BENNETT. Known for his unforgettable, fierce roles, Manu captivates both the big and small screens with his incredible talent and charisma.
One of his most terrifying transformations is as the leader of the orcs, Azog the Defiler, in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit trilogy. The New Zealand actor brings the character to life, making him one of the greatest villains in cinema, thanks to his exceptional talent.
Another of his iconic roles is Crixus in the hit TV series Spartacus, where he starred alongside Lucy Lawless – years after their collaboration on Xena: Warrior Princess.
Among his most popular performances is also that of Slade Wilson a.k.a. Deathstroke in Arrow, a character widely considered as one of the most beloved and well-portrayed villains in the DC television universe, thanks to Manu’s outstanding acting.
Manu Bennett will be a special guest at Aniventure Comic Con 2025 on July 5th and 6th at the Inter Expo Center in Sofia. Fans will have the chance to meet him in person, take photos, and get autographs with a purchased Meet & Greet ticket. He will also take part in a special panel in Hall 1, where he will share more about himself, his work, and answer your questions.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManuBennett/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manubennett/?hl=bg
Marvel Impersonators
Marvel Actors Tribute
Aniventure Comic Con 2025 will offer us the incredible opportunity to once again immerse ourselves in the Marvel universe like never before! On July 5th and 6th, a star-studded team of actors, doubles, and stunt performers will arrive, whose passion is to bring fans’ favorite superheroes to life!
Last year the Marvel Impersonators team has sparked tremendous interest, and the superheroes have become an inseparable part of the festival’s atmosphere. Impressive, astonishingly lifelike, friendly, and fun, Tony Stark, Dr. Strange, Thor, and Spider-Man have become favorites of both young and old. In 2025 they will be joined by none other than Captain America himself — a man who has no superpowers but possesses such strength, speed, reflexes, and resilience that we call him a superhuman. Don’t miss the chance to meet the incredible look-alikes of the greatest superheroes from the Marvel universe — July 6th at the Inter Expo Center.
Find out more about their characters here:
https://www.instagram.com/matteo_sab_/
https://www.instagram.com/tola_mr.stark/?hl=bg
https://www.instagram.com/dr_michael.strange/?hl=bg
Pavel Ivanov
Actor
Pavel Ivanov is a Bulgarian actor who graduated from the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts “Krastyo Sarafov” with a degree in “Acting for Dramatic Theatre” in the class of Professor Stefan Danailov in 2016. He will be one of the special guests at ANIVENTURE COMIC CON 2025 on July 5. Ivanov is known for his roles on the stage of the “Ivan Vazov” National Theatre, and in cinema, he became especially popular for playing the role of the legendary Bulgarian footballer Georgi Asparuhov in the movie “Gundi – Legend of Love”. He has also appeared in the TV series “Dads”, “Policaite ot kraya na grada”, and the second season of (D)evil’s Throat.
He performs and creates comedy shows such as “Friday Night” and “Sunday Morning”. You can meet him, take a photo, and get his autograph on July 5 at Inter Expo Center. Pavel Ivanov will also be part of a special panel in Hall 1, where he will talk about himself, his work on Gundi – A Legend of Love, and his other projects.
Alexandra Svilenova – Sandi
Actress
ANIVENTURE COMIC CON 2025 will bring fans face-to-face with rising young actress Alexandra Svilenova. Known as Sandy, she was accepted into the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts “Krastyo Sarafov” in 2021, majoring in “Acting for Dramatic Theatre” in the class of Professor Ivaylo Hristov, and has recently graduated successfully.
She rose to fame with her debut film role as Velichka Markova – Lita in “Gundi – Legend of Love”, directed by Dimitar Dimitrov. On stage, she has performed in Dangerous Liaisons (dir. Stanka Kalcheva) at the Nikolay Binev Youth Theatre, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (dir. Diana Dobreva), and in graduation productions such as The Threepenny Opera, Dikanka, and An Unfinished Play for a Mechanical Knife.
Starting in 2025, she plays the role of Alice in the stage production Closer, alongside Alexander Sano, Luiza Grigorova-Makariev, and Bashar Rahal. You can meet her on July 5 at the Inter Expo Center during a special MEET & GREET session. She will also take part in a special panel on the main stage, where she’ll answer questions from fans and talk about herself and her work.
Mihail Bilalov
Actor
Mihail Bilalov is among the most popular Bulgarian actors, known for his standout roles in the TV Shows “Pod prikritie”, “Liaisons”, “The Grapes of Guilt”. He also stars in the comedy movie “Golata istina za grupa Zhiguli”. He is also active on the theatre stage, playing in “BOOM-BOOM: Evolution of criminal thinking”, “Videokompromat”, “Razdelyam dvoiki po domovete” and “Just not this name”. He was the host of one of the most popular knowledge TV-Shows in Bulgaria “Stani bogat”. He graduated from NATFIZ “Krastyo Sarafov” with a degree in “Acting for Drama Theatre” in 1989. He has won the “Askeer” and “Icarus” awards. On social media, he is one of the most well-known personalities, standing out with his authentic style, sense of humor, and flair for irony. On July 5 and 6, at Inter Expo Center, Mihail Bilalov will be a special guest at Aniventure Comic Con, where visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with him and get an autograph at the special Meet & Greet zone on July 6th.
Socials:
https://www.facebook.com/bumbum.M.Bilalov/
COSPLAY
TRINE.K.N.
Professional cosplay artist and prop maker from Denmark
Trine is a professional cosplay artist and prop maker from Denmark. She has been into cosplay since 2016 and has served as a judge and a participant in many contests. She’s a winner in numerous cosplay competitions. She won first place in the solo category of ICL 2024 (International Cosplay League) in Spain, and a year earlier, she claimed the grand prize at TOC (Tournament of Champions) 2023 in Austria.
Trine has been a special guest and judge at events such as FantasyBasel, JapanWeekend, MCM Birmingham, Comic Con Astana, and more. She has also collaborated with Bethesda, Bandai Namco, and Hoyoverse.
She prefers creating cosplays inspired by video games, movies, and medieval-themed TV series, but she is always excited to experiment with new techniques and materials. She enjoys challenging herself with new projects, as her favorite part of cosplay is the creative process itself.
Trine will be a special guest and judge at the cosplay competition at ANIVENTURE COMIC CON 2025. You can see her on July 5th and 6th at Inter Expo Center.
Anhyra Cosplay
Cosplayer
Alejandra “Anhyra” Perez is a professional cosplay artist from La Coruña, Spain. She started cosplaying in 2013 and hasn’t stopped since. Over the years, she has turned her hobby into a profession, creating numerous workshops and tutorials to share her passion with others.
She specializes in crafting armor, weapons, and makeup. She has won numerous awards, including Best Armor and Weapon at BLIZZCON ONLINE ’21 and first prize for Best Cosplay at DREAMHACK BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ’21. Additionally, she received the Best Craftsmanship award at the International Emiru Cosplay Contest ’23, along with many others.
Alejandra “Anhyra” Perez is also a judge at cosplay competition events like Gamescom (Germany), Magican Oslo (Norway), Okamicon (Republic of Ireland), Gamevasion (Germany), and Mangafest 2019, 2021, and 2023 (Spain), among others.
“Anhyra” will be a special guest and judge at the cosplay competition of ANIVENTURE COMIC CON 2025. You can see her on July 5th and 6th at the Inter Expo Center.
Tine Marie Riis
Cosplayer
Tine has been a cosplay artist since 2009 and has been cosplaying professionally since 2014. She has repeatedly placed in the top 3 of various competitions in Scandinavia and loves to attract people to cosplay culture and teach them.
She designed Miss Iceland’s outfit for Miss World 2019, which is also in the top 3 of their national outfit category. She has worked on various cosplay projects with big brands such as Riot Games, Blizzard Entertainment, Telenor, Razer and Sharkmob.
Tine now has her own creative agency, Tinerific Agency and is a teacher at Buskerud Folkschool where she is studying cosplay art for a year.
Tine will be a special guest and judge at the ANIVENTURE COMIC CON 2025 cosplay competition. You can see her on July 5th and 6th at the Inter Expo Center.
Tine Marie Riis Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/CosplayerTineMarieRiis
YOUTUBERS & INFLUENCERS
Slavi – The Clashers
Digital content creator and book author
Slavi Panayotov, known as Slavi from The Clashers, is the founder of the popular Bulgarian YouTube channel of the same name and has been the country’s most successful vlogger for years. With over 1.5 million subscribers, his famous TOP rankings attract attention and curiosity from all corners of Bulgaria.
Slavi is the author of the trilogy Top Mysteries of Bulgaria, Top Mysteries of the World, and Top Mysteries of the Universe, all of which have become bestsellers. In 2024, he also released 50 Forgotten Places in Bulgaria, a book showcasing some of the most beautiful hidden gems across the country.
In addition to his main channel, he also runs The Clashers Gaming, where he shares his passion for video games through entertaining and engaging gameplay videos for his fans.
Slavi is also involved in numerous projects, including participating in educational initiatives and organizing events that promote science. His latest venture is the launch of ClashVit – a vitamin water designed to be a healthy alternative.
You can meet him for a photo and autograph at Aniventure Comic Con ’ s special Meet & Greet Area only on July 5th at Inter Expo Center.
Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/slaviclasher/
https://www.facebook.com/theclashersofficial/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ40ytnFrzko0B1Kqb5AvdQ
https://www.tiktok.com/@slaviclash?lang=en
АTANAS MISHEV – NASI SVEJ
Digital content creator
Atanas Mishev, known as Nasi Svej is one of the most popular Bulgarian comedians. For years, he has been stepping into all kinds of hilarious roles, bringing laughter to both young and old. Atanas’s sketches are packed with creativity and sharp humor, through which he portrays everyday situations and Bulgarian culture in a fun and natural way.
Aniventure Comic Con 2025 gives you the fantastic chance to meet the king of TikTok in person and experience his unique sense of humor up close. Don’t miss the chance to do so only on Saturday July 5th at the special Meet & Greet area at Inter Expo Center.
Nasi Svej has over 300,000 followers on TikTok, and his original, entertaining ideas are sure to win him even more fans in the future.
Socials:
Ivaylo Draguiev /Ayde BG/
Digital content creator
Ivaylo Draguiev is a popular Bulgarian content creator who, together with his partner Hristiyana, is the face behind the YouTube channel Ayde BG, which has nearly 900,000 followers. The couple, both on-screen and in real life, creates entertaining, themed, and educational content that captivates their audience. This is exactly why their joint online project ranks among the most-watched Bulgarian vlogs. In 2018, they published their first book – “This Book is a Secret”, in which they share personal stories and life lessons. This was followed by other successful titles such as “Behind the Scenes”, “PROfession: CREATOR”, “Top Facts About Everything”, and they continue to delight their fans with new and interesting facts and ideas, with their latest books “It’s Cool to Know” and “It’s Dumb to Be Dumb”. Ivaylo will expect all the fans at the special Meet & Greet Area of Aniventure Comic Con only on Sunday, July 6th at Inter Expo Center.
Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/ivaylo_dragiev/
https://www.facebook.com/aydebgofficial/
https://www.youtube.com/@AydeBG/about
https://www.tiktok.com/@aydebg.official
Nadcast
Digital content creators
They are Nedelcho and Tudzharov, and together they’re behind the YouTube channel Nadcast – the only Bulgarian YouTube channel, focused specifically on Bulgarian reality TV shows. If you’re interested in taking a look behind the scenes of popular formats such as “The Bachelor” and to ask both of them about their personal experiences in front of camera (they have been on shows like “Survivor” and “Desafío” for more than 130 days combined), we’re expecting you at Aniventure Comic Con.
Socials:
www.youtube.com/@Nadcast_
instagram.com/globalcastaway
instagram.com/kechi_influencer
Sandeff & Stela
Digital content creators
Sandeff & Stela are one of the most beloved couples in Bulgaria for almost 10 years.
With a total following of several million, they share their daily lives, travels, culinary adventures, various challenges, and fun, comedic videos that bring joy to both kids and adults alike.
In addition to their online content, Sandeff and Stella are also the authors of four books and will expect their fans for a photo op and autographs on Saturday, July 5th at the special Meet & Greet area of Aniventure Comic Con at Inter Expo Center.
Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/bacesandeff
https://www.instagram.com/stela.pavlova/
https://www.youtube.com/@SANDEFF
https://www.youtube.com/@STELLAPavlova
Spas Sarachinov
Influencer
Spas Sarachinov joins the star-studded influencer guests at Aniventure Comic Con.
He is a well-known Bulgarian content creator who rose to fame through his appearance in the third season of the reality show The Influencer House. Spas describes himself as a Pump&Run athlete and has also trained in rugby. Today, he is a prominent figure among the Bulgarian youth, inspiring with his motivation, discipline, and authenticity. You can meet him on Saturday, July 5th at Aniventure Comic Con at Inter Expo Center, where you’ll have the chance for a special Meet & Greet with one of Bulgaria’s most popular young influencers.
Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/spas_sara/?locale=en_CA&hl=en
https://www.youtube.com/@spas_sara
https://www.threads.com/@spas_sara?xmt=AQF0J8lFj9dpZKUyWKnT1AfX1U8IDEZmOXsCJuc_WQDG4vg
The World of Vankata
Content creator
Dimitar Kiryazov and Silvia Yordanova are Bulgarian actors and digital content creators who are not only partners in life, but also the driving force behind the YouTube channel “The World of Vankata”. Shortly after its launch, the channel quickly rose to become one of the most-watched in Bulgaria, now boasting over 1 million followers.
Over the years, the duo has created a series of hugely popular characters, including Bay Ivan and Spaska, Mecho and Marulka, and others. Their popularity has even brought them to the big screen in productions such as “The Vacation”, “Bay Ivan” and “Bay Ivan 2”.
Don’t miss the chance to meet “The World of Vankata”, one of the special guests at Aniventure Comic Con, on July 5th and 6th at the Inter Expo Center. You’ll have the opportunity to meet Dimitar and Silvia in person on July 6th in the event’s Meet & Greet zone.
Socials:
https://www.youtube.com/@Vankata/videos
https://www.instagram.com/vankagram/
https://www.instagram.com/silvia.iordanowa/
https://www.facebook.com/vankabook/
https://www.tiktok.com/@vankatok?fromUrl=%2Fvankatok%2F&lang=en
Pavel Kolev & Icaka
Content creators
Pavel Kolev and Hristo Stefanov – Icaka are among the most well-known influencers in Bulgaria. They are the creators of the hugely popular format “The Influencers’ House.” Their YouTube channel has over 600 000 subscribers, and in addition to episodes from their reality series, fans can also find a variety of comedy videos, social experiments, parody videos, and even songs. Pavel Kolev and Icaka combine directorial vision with expressive acting presence, and their ability to connect with young audiences has made them two of the most recognizable Bulgarian influencers. Pavel Kolev and Icaka will be special guests at Aniventure Comic Con—don’t miss the chance to meet them on July 6th at the Inter Expo Center.
Socials:
https://www.youtube.com/@pavelkolevicaka
https://www.facebook.com/igrachigaming
https://www.instagram.com/influhousebg
Tsvetoslav Tsonev – Tsuro
Content creator
Tsvetoslav Tsonev – Tsuro is a popular Bulgarian content creator on YouTube. He is one of the pioneers of the platform in Bulgaria, with his very first videos quickly establishing him as a recognizable figure thanks to his unique style. Tsuro’s entertaining content has attracted over 250,000 followers, and some of his provocative videos have been viewed by nearly a million people. Tsvetoslav Tsonev will be a special guest at Aniventure Comic Con 2025, where festival visitors will have the chance to meet him in person at the special Meet & Greet zone on July 5th and 6th at the Inter Expo Center.
Socials:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2AYX30r-qOXgslMxk7uYQ
https://www.facebook.com/tsurosladuro
https://www.instagram.com/tsurooooo/
Borislava Todorova – Bamby gyal
Content creator
Borislava Todorova is a Bulgarian video content creator known by her online alias “Bamby_Gyal_.” Her comedic and ironic style resonates with many of her followers on social media, where she has built an audience of over 30,000 followers on Instagram and more than 150,000 on TikTok.
She is best known for her comedic character Milka Doicheva, as well as for her satirical videos poking fun at contestants from “The Bachelor.” Borislava also runs a fashion-focused channel, developed in her signature humorous style.
Borislava Todorova will be a special guest at Aniventure Comic Con on Sunday, July 6. Visitors will be able to meet her in Hall 4 at the dedicated Meet & Greet zone in the Inter Expo Center at 15:30 h.
Socials:
TT – https://www.tiktok.com/@bamby_gyal_
IG – https://instagram.com/bamby_gyal_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
FB – https://www.facebook.com/borislava.s.todorova
YT – https://youtube.com/@bamby_gyal_?si=_3YvgF5Bvpn0CJi_
Mario Joos
Content strategist
Mario Joos is the top content strategist on YouTube, working with some of the platform’s biggest channels, including MrBeast (400M), Stokes Twins (125M), Alan’s Universe (92M), and many others. Together with the most popular Bulgarian content creator on the platform, Slavi Panayotov, Mario will guide us into the essence of how to transition from fans to content creators. During this special panel, part of Aniventure Comic Con, the two will reveal details about the creative process behind successful content. They will share insights on how to get the audience to watch, stay, and come back for more. Don’t miss the chance to explore the details of a successful content creation model on Saturday, July 5th, in Hall 4 at Inter Expo Center.
Socials:
https://www.youtube.com/@mariojoos
DARA & Dara Ekimova
Singers
Come and meet two of the most popular Bulgarian singers DARA & Dara Ekimova at Nescafe 3in1’s zone, on Sunday, 06.07, between 14 and 16 pm.
Niku
Streamer
Come to the Monster Energy zone in Hall 3 and challenge Niku – one of the most famous Counter-Strike streamers in Bulgaria. If you beat him in a 1v1 match, you’ll win epic prizes.
Dates: July 5 and 6
Registration: On-site only, in Hall 3, at the Monster Energy zone
Start time: 11:00 AM
SCIENTISTS
DR. Tom Crawford
“Maths of Pokémon”
YouTube star Dr. Tom Crawford, known to the world as Tom Rocks Maths, is coming to Bulgaria – on July 5th at Aniventure Comic Con!
He’s a mathematics lecturer at the University of Oxford and the creator of one of the most engaging science YouTube channels out there. His appearances on Numberphile have inspired millions, and his unique tattoos, bold style, and infectious enthusiasm bring numbers to life like never before. And this year he was the host of BBC’s “Countdown”.
Tom will present his one-of-a-kind talk, ‘The Maths of Pokémon’, on July 5th at Aniventure Comic Con, Hall 4. Discover how the beloved Pokémon universe intersects with real mathematical ideas – from the probability of catching Pokémon to optimal battle strategies.
When he’s not crunching numbers, Tom plays football, snowboards, and adds another math tattoo to his growing collection.
Don’t miss the chance to meet one of the most exciting voices in science communication in the world on July 5th at hall 4!
tomrocksmath.com
youtube.com/tomrocksmaths
instagram.com/tomrocksmaths
Dr. David Hone
Palaeontologist
Dr. David Hone is a paleontologist and author. He teaches at Queen Mary University in London and writes for leading media outlets such as National Geographic, The Guardian, HuffPost, and others. He is the author of over 100 scientific papers and, in the past five years, has also hosted a science-themed podcast. He received his PhD in 2005 from the University of Bristol, and before returning to London, he lived in Munich, Beijing, and Dublin.
His research focuses on the behavior and ecology of dinosaurs and their flying relatives—the pterosaurs. To bring us closer to the wide history of these fascinating creatures, David Hone has prepared a special lecture titled “Jurassic World: Facts and Fiction,” which you can attend in Hall 4 at 2:30 PM on July 6 at the Inter Expo Center.
ARTISTS
Neda Malcheva
Comic Artist
There’s hardly anyone who hasn’t come across the work of this freaky mom with even freakier kids and, apparently… a very patient father. Her red-haired heroine has been captivating audiences on screen for over ten years now, sharing brutally honest stories about the life and struggles of a woman — the good, the bad, and most of all, the funny — and she’s capable of making you laugh just as easily as she can make you cry.
Neda has illustrated the covers and pages of dozens of books, advertising campaigns, and initiatives, and in 2022 she published her own book “You’ll See When You Have Kids!”
You can meet Neda at Aniventure Comic Con on July 5th and 6th in Hall 4 of the Inter Expo Center! Don’t miss the special panel where, together with Martin Petrov (Toni Pateto) and Sten Damyanov (Prosto Spas), they will share more about comic culture in Bulgaria.
Sten Damyanov
Comic Artist
Sten Damyanov is a Bulgarian author and artist. He is the creator of the popular comic book character “Just Spas” – the grumpy rabbit whose stories and adventures have taken over social media and local bookstores. With his uncompromising humor and sharp satire of the everyday absurdities we all face, the sour-faced rabbit has also captured the hearts of fans.
Sten has worked on other projects as well – together with Anani Borisov and Martin Petrov, he created the character of Tony the Duck from the comic series of the same name and illustrated the book “The Bulgarians! Forgotten Achievements”.
Sten Damyanov will be a special guest at Aniventure Comic Con on July 5 and 6 at the Inter Expo Center. You can meet him in Hall 4, where he’ll have his own booth, and during a special panel on the Hall 4 stage, you’ll have the chance to learn more about him, comic book culture in Bulgaria, and his latest project – Epic of Shishman Thrace – Nuisance!
Martin Petrov
Comic Artist
Martin Petrov is a Bulgarian artist, creator of the comic book character Tony Pateto. He graduated in Illustration and Graphic Arts at the Art High School in Sofia, and then graduated with a degree in Animation at the NATFA “Krustyu Sarafov”. He works as a 2D artist in a large game company and in his spare time he makes comics. On social media, she works with Anani Boris on the Tony Pateto project. This year will be presented the third part of the series about the adventures of Tony Patetto “Carnival in Lulin”, created by Martin.
Tony Pateto is a collectible, parodic and satirical image, personifying the average charlatan and schemer. “Carnival in Lulin” is a story planned in 4 parts, and why not more, and separately Petrov is working on another, more serious graphic novel, which is expected to appear in a few years.
Martin Petrov will be a special guest at Aniventure Comic Con on July 5 and 6 at Inter Expo Center and will have his own special booth, and you can also meet him at a special panel in Hall 4 where he will talk about himself, his work on the character Tony Pateto and his other projects.
https://www.facebook.com/TonyPatetoComics
https://www.instagram.com/tonypateto.real/
https://www.instagram.com/martinker.coyote/
https://www.behance.net/marto2mang8051
Kawaii Pal’s
Artist
Elina Campbell a.k.a. Rubina is an artist and crafter who conjures strange worlds, soft chaos, and cute nightmares into reality – through dreamy illustrations, magical charms, and pastel-powered mischief.
Every piece she creates is handmade with love (and maybe a bit too much glitter), drawing inspiration from fairytales, folklore, and the weird wonders that visit her mind at 3AM.
Stop by to say hello, share a story, or simply vibe with the art – you just might discover something you never knew you needed.
OTHER
BRIAN MUIR
Sculptor – Star Wars, Alien, James Bond, Harry Potter
Brian Muir is one of the most respected sculptors and artists in the film industry. He is the creator of many recognizable characters, sets, and props for commercials, television, and cinema, including the iconic Darth Vader helmet from the legendary Star Wars saga, the Stormtrooper armor, the Death Star Droid, and the finishing elements of C-3PO. Muir has contributed to the making of over 70 major film titles that have gone down in history, including the James Bond films, Alien, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Harry Potter, Guardians of the Galaxy, Thor: The Dark World, Lara Croft, Planet of the Apes, Mission: Impossible, and more.
Brian Muir is coming to Bulgaria to meet the Bulgarian audience at Aniventure Comic Con on July 5th at 1:30 PM, in Hall 4 of the Inter Expo Center, where he will share more about himself and answer questions about his exciting career. In addition, you will have the chance to meet him at his special booth in Hall 4 on both days of the event.
Martin Campbell
Director – James Bond, The mask of Zorro
Martin Campbell is a New Zealand director known for his work on two James Bond movies: “GoldenEye” (1995) and “Casino Royale” (2006). He is the next special guest at Aniventure Comic Con 2025. In 2011, Campbell also directed the movie “Green Lantern”, starring Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. Additionally, he directed “The Mask of Zorro” (1995), working alongside multiple award winners, including Academy Award winner Sir Anthony Hopkins, Antonio Banderas, and Catherine Zeta-Jones, and later he directs the sequel of the movie. In 1986, the miniseries “Edge of Darkness”, which he directed, won a BAFTA Award for Best Drama Series. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the renowned director in Hall 4, on Sunday, July 6 at 15:45 PM, at the Inter Expo Center, where he will participate in a special panel answering questions and sharing stories about himself and his work on blockbuster titles. After the panel, you will have the opportunity to meet him and greet him for an autograph.
Studio Zmei
Animation Studio
Studio Zmei creates quality animation production since 2015. The productions they have worked on over these 10 years are distributed in over 130 territories worldwide and broadcast on HBO Max, Cartoon network, Rai Kids, Canal+ and more. One of the main goals, besides working on high quality animation productions, is to attract talented Bulgarian professionals to realize their potential in large scale projects. After their pilot project “The Golden Apple”, an animated series based on Bulgarian folklore, Studio Zmei will present their new original project “Mila and Marco”. On July 6 in Hall 4, they will be part of the guests at this year’s Aniventure Comic Con. Aside from “Mila and Marco,” the studio will also share more about their third international co-production, “Podzemiya & Kotatsi” which, along with “Mila and Marco,” we can look forward to seeing on the small screen in 2026. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet Studio Zmei, who will share more about the inspiration and magic of animation.
https://www.facebook.com/studiozmeiofficial