Born in Bulgaria, Atanas studied theatre in New Bulgarian University and Film in the American Film Academy in Los Angeles. In 2011 Atanas found Ancient Tribe Entertainment (ATE). A Los Angeles based Film and Media Production Company with offices in Hollywood and Sofia/Bulgaria. ATE's properties include the TV talent show "Casting" which premiered in 2012 at the Bulgarian National Television and was picked for Asian markets by MediAsia LTD, as well as documentaries, action films, and TV programming. He worked in the development team of the FX hit "Sons of Anarchy". His charity campaign "Bulgaria loves its children" has been raising funds for orphan kids since 2003.