Iliyan Kuzmanov (born February 3, 1979) is a Bulgarian journalist, writer, and activist.

[8][9] Since 2011, Kuzmanov has resided in London, England, where he has been developing social initiatives including a community center, a library, support programs for the homeless, and local community development projects.

[10] In 2019, Kuzmanov founded the Art Angel Foundation in Bulgaria, addressing issues such as human trafficking, domestic violence, and discrimination.

[14][15] In 2024, the Executive Agency for Bulgarians Abroad, under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, awarded the documentary Pilgrim in Thailand,[7] produced and written by Iliyan Kuzmanov, with the documentary award at the Slavic Fairy Tale International Film Festival.

The festival jury included Ivan Tonev, a Bulgarian film producer and director, and Prof. Yu Xiaogan, president of the Chinese Academy of Cinema and TV Series.