National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts "Krastyo Sarafov" (NATFA / NATFIZ)
National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts "Krastyo Sarafov" (NATFA / NATFIZ) is a public institution in Sofia, Bulgaria, accredited by National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Primary language: Bulgarian. AlmiStudy lists 2 canonical subject areas, all verified against National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999).
- Country
- Bulgaria (BG)
- City
- Sofia
- Control
- public
- Language
- Bulgarian
- Accreditation
- National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- Source
- National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts "Krastyo Sarafov" (NATFA / NATFIZ) Official Website · tier: tier_1_official
- Website
- https://natfiz.bg/en/
Subjects offered
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Acting · Theatre Directing · Film Directing · Cinematography · Screenwriting · Sound Design · Animation
Founded in 1948, the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts is Bulgaria's specialist higher education institution for theatre and cinema arts. Named after Krastyo Sarafov (1876-1952), a foundational Bulgarian stage actor. Approximately 700 students. Highly selective admission via creative auditions; trains the majority of Bulgaria's professional actors, directors, and cinematographers.
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