Nako Baev

Nako Baev (Bulgarian: Нако Баев; born Atanas Baev (Атанас Баев)[2]) is a Bulgarian visual artist. His main interests include 3D art,[3][4] such as computer-generated artwork, video games, and CGI films.[5][6]

Nako Baev
Нако Баев
Born
Atanas Baev (Атанас Баев)

(2003-10-11) October 11, 2003
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
NationalityBulgarian
EducationARC Academy
Breda University of Applied Sciences
OccupationArtist
Known for3D graphics
Notable workTill This Day (2022)[1]
Parents
  • Nikolai Baev (father)
  • Kalinka Baev (mother)
RelativesAtanas Baev (grandfather)
Websitewww.nakobaev.com

Early life and education

Nako Baev was born to Kalinka and Nikolai Baev in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. He is also the grandson of Bulgarian businessman Atanas Baev.[7]

He spent his childhood in Topolovgrad. Later on, he continued his studies in Plovdiv, Bulgaria where he established himself as a 3D Generalist in Computer Graphics. Baev graduated from ARC Academy in 2021.[8][9] Afterwards in 2023, he pursued his education at Breda University of Applied Sciences.

Career

In 2021, Baev published the video games Caim, an action-adventure side-scroller game,[10] and Shadow Plays, a first-person indie horror game.[11]

In 2022, Baev released a CGI animated short film titled Till This Day in Hollywood.[12]

"The Homecoming Exhibition,"[13] a virtual 3D gallery by Baev,[14] was displayed at Times Square in New York City, USA in 2023. The piece was inspired by Hiroshi Senju's Museum.[15]

Baev also works on real-time and offline rendering, graphic design, photography, and computer-generated artwork.[16]

Projects

Baev's projects include the following.[17]

  • "Homecoming Exhibition",[18] inspired by Hiroshi Senju's Museum and displayed at Times Square in New York City, USA[7]
  • Shadow Plays (video game)[11]
  • Caim (video game)

Filmography
  • Till This Day (2022 CGI animated short film)[19][20]

Awards
  • Platinum Best Animated Short at Independent Shorts Awards - Hollywood, Los Angeles[21]
  • Platinum Best Sound Design at Independent Shorts Awards - Hollywood, Los Angeles
  • Silver Best VFX at Independent Shorts Awards - Hollywood, Los Angeles[22]
  • Best VFX at Reale Festival in Milan, Italy[23]
  • Annual Finalist at Independent Shorts Awards - Hollywood, Los Angeles[24]
  • Finalist in Immersive Media at Rookies 2023[25]
  • Semi-Finalist on Cannes Indie Shorts Awards, The Magic of Animation[26]

Personal life

Baev currently lives in both Rotterdam, Netherlands and Sofia, Bulgaria.

References
  1. Тонев, Стоян (June 22, 2022). "Филм на млад тополовградчанин с награда от Холивуд". Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  2. "Нако Баев за изложбата си в Ню Йорк : 3D дизайнът открива нови възможности пред изкуството". focus-news.net. May 20, 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  3. "Атанас Баев, по-известен като Нако Баев, е само на 19". Новини 24/7. May 20, 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  4. "Абитуриентът, който стигна чак до Холивуд, но не и до бала си". Urbn.dir.bg. June 16, 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  5. Василева, Десислава (May 21, 2023). "Българският артист Нако с изложба в Ню Йорк". Artportal.news-Новини от света на изкуството, лайфстайл, арт. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  6. "Nako Baev | Director, Writer, Cinematographer". IMDb. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  7. Тонев, Стоян (May 30, 2023). "The Homecoming Exhibition на Нако от Тополовград стигна до Ню Йорк". Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  8. "Nako Baev – alumni of ARC Academy and creator of the short film Till This Day - ARC Academy". September 19, 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  9. "Нако Баев - alumni в ARC Academy и създател на късометражния филм Till This Day - ARC Academy". September 19, 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  10. "Caim (Nako Baev) - release date, videos, screenshots, reviews on RAWG". rawg.io. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  11. "Shadow Play's by Nako Baev". itch.io. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  12. "Till This Day". March 11, 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2023 – via IMDb.
  13. "The Homecoming Exhibition". Behance. March 1, 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  14. "Българинът с изложба на Times Square: Образованието у нас не отговаряше на личните ми цели (ВИДЕО И СНИМКИ)". focus-news.net. May 20, 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  15. "19-годишният българин с изложба на Times Square: Изкуственият интелект не цели да ни замени (ВИДЕО)". Varna24.bg. May 18, 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  16. "About". Nako Baev. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  17. "Projects". Nako Baev. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  18. "The Homecoming Exhibition on Steam". store.steampowered.com. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  19. "CGI Animated Short Film: Till This Day". Behance. March 1, 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  20. "Till This Day - Suspense, Animation | Daily Short Pick". Film Shortage. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  21. "Award Winners: May 2022". Independent Shorts Awards. May 15, 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  22. "Silver Awards: May 2022". Independent Shorts Awards. May 15, 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  23. "March / April 2022". May 1, 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  24. "2023 Annual Awards: Finalists (Long List) – (Mes-Z)". Independent Shorts Awards. June 23, 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  25. ""The Homecoming Exhibition"". The Rookies. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  26. "WINNERS OF SELECTION – Indie Shorts Awards Cannes". Retrieved 1 October 2023.
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