The Grozdanova Sisters are a filmmaking duo who tell international and character-led stories. Biliana and Marina founded their own production company in 2012 under the name of EL JINETE FILMS, inspired by the long time they lived in Spain. After shared years at the University of Chicago, they co-directed two feature music documentaries that jump-started their film careers: “Ortigueira: Ecos de Finis Terrae” and “The Last Kamikazis of Heavy Metal.” After spending several years apart working in the film industry and developing the Golden Record Film - Biliana in the US and Marina in Japan - they now reside in NYC.
Originally from Bulgaria, the sisters grew up traveling the world. From Australia's East Coast to Canada's West and many places in between, they were exposed to a diversity of cultures and developed an immense passion for the documentary arts in order to preserve their travels beyond their own memories.
Cameron Wheeless: Longtime Jinete collaborator, he is our DP, editor and producing partner. After years in the Hollywood industry, working in the camera department, VFX, locations, and more, he transitioned to independent filmmaking and documentary work.