Introduce yourself in a few words.
I’m Katerina, I’m 18 and I’m from Varna. My love of art began when I was very little, thanks to my mother and father, who have always supported me and continue to support everything I take on.
Katerina’s profile HERE
Introduce your character in the film.
In "Story-ta", I play Stef. I got a feel for her very quickly because of the traits we share. She is an ordinary girl who dislikes pretentious airheads, the ringleader of the class who never backs down. She is sometimes impulsive and hot-tempered, but fair to others.
How did you prepare for the role? What was the process like?
The Film Academy for Talents invited me to a meeting in Sofia to introduce the project. That was when I first encountered the role I was later chosen for. The director, the wonderful Natalia Dukova, who also wrote the screenplay, introduced us to the characters and gave us a few guiding questions to help us build them more easily.
Did your experience at the Film Academy for Talents help you during filming?
Every exercise and acting task during training certainly came in useful. Every speech exercise is vital before you step in front of the camera too. I’m now in my second year at the Academy, and I can say that I’ve made many friends from different parts of Bulgaria. The best thing is that we all support each other and move together towards one shared dream.
How did it feel to be with everyone else on the team during filming?
Everyone was dedicated, cool, warm and understanding. I met unique, talented people whom I hope to see again and stay in touch with. The crew always understood our situation because they knew we didn’t have it easy either, and I think we worked together like a well-oiled machine.
What is the coolest thing you will remember about the filming process?
There were many memorable, colourful moments, but one thing is certain: the greatest person is Zahari, the clapperboard guy, who would simply turn up with a pizza box to fan us when everyone was sweaty and exhausted. Only this team can make you feel like you’re in Hawaii! And there was Vladi, the script supervisor, without whom the film wouldn’t have been the same, along with the unique presence of Kaloyan Paterkov, a true professional and, just as importantly, a very good person. But none of this would have happened without one person: our beloved Nati, who lost her voice during filming while trying to settle us down.
Share a joke or a line from Story-ta!
"Fuck me!" – watch the film. Basically, a lot of "stupid stuff", as we say in Varna… Hahaha!