Biography

In 2000, Todor Chapkanov graduated TV & Film Directing with a Masters Degree from the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts "Krastyo Sarafov".

Between 2001 and 2018, Todor worked as First Assistant Director and Second Unit Director in over 50 movies, including titles like: "The Way Back", "Barbarian", "Hitman's Bodyguard", "London Has Fallen" and many others.

Since his directorial debut in 2007 till 2020, Todor directed different kinds of genre films & TV Series. Including one of the highest rated Bulgarian TV series - the period drama "Tree of Life". In 2015, Todor directs the sports action movie "Boyka: Undisputed" for Millennium Films.

Between 2016 and 2018, was operating as a Show Runner & Main Director of the Bulgarian TV series "Dear Heirs", highest rated prime-time show on national television.

After directing couple of Romantic Comedies for Free Dolphin and Second Unit for "Expendables 4", Todor went to Amsterdam to make the Action/Thriller "Black Lotus" for Dutch Filmworks and Capstone. Premiered in April, 2023.

The latest theatrical release in 2024 for Todor was the Serbian, sports-drama "Megdan: Between Water and Fire".

Throughout his career, Todor Chapkanov has directed more than 15 movies, numerous TV series, TV shows, Commercials and music videos.
- IMDb mini biography by: Todor Chapkanov