Original Screenplays
Feature
"AFRICA"
by
Zapryan Tolev
AFRICA
Drama, Adventure
110 pages
Logline:
"In an attempt to escape his old life, a man decides to build a boat by himself and sail away into the open ocean, which takes him to Africa, where he forms an unusual bond with a lion."
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Jack Donovan is betrayed by his wife. After spending five years drunk and angry, he decides to build a boat by himself and sail away from civilization. An adventurous journey through the ocean takes Jack to Africa, where he encounters a large nomad lion. Jack and the lion form an unusual friendship. Jack gets hurt. The lion drags Jack to a local village, where he recovers and meets a woman named Mary. The village is attacked by a violent tribe and Mary is abducted. Jack and the the lion face the violent tribe and try to save her."
TV Pilot
"APARTMENT 4"
by
Zapryan Tolev
APARTMENT 4
Comedy
24 pages
Logline:
"Four roommates share an apartment in New York City."
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In the pilot episode, Eric, a lazy pseudo-intellectual with anger issues, teaches Qing, a Chinese student who recently arrived in the United States, how to "survive" in New York City. Qing is new to American culture and still struggles with the language. In the meantime, Jay, a white aspiring hip-hop artist, who writes terrible lyrics, is looking for a fourth roommate. Although Jay and Eric are very different, they are often equally ignorant of the horrible things they say and do.
Short
"JOHNNY SMILES"
by
Zapryan Tolev
JOHNNY SMILES
Drama, Horror
7 pages
Logline:
"Johnny smiles and mayhem is unleashed around him."
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Johnny Smiles is a short story about a deaf man who likes to sit on a bench in the park. The sun comes out from behind the clouds and shines on Johnny's face. He looks up, closes his eyes and smiles. Once his eyes are closed, bad things start to happen around him.
TV Pilot
"UNDER THE ROCKS"
by
Zapryan Tolev
UNDER THE ROCKS
Drama, Mystery, Fantasy
31 pages
Logline:
"A young man, saved by a mysterious ancient being residing in a cave, is put to the test and about to uncover more than he can handle."
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In the pilot episode, Michael is running in the Angeles National Forest when he notices an injured bird up on a hill. While Michael climbs up the hill to try to help the bird, an earthquake hits. As he is about to die by a falling rock, Michael ends up in a cave where he meets a mysterious ancient being made of rocks. The ancient being gives Michael a test before it begins revealing its secrets hidden deep under the rocks.
Feature
"AFRICA"
by
Zapryan Tolev
"CHICKENS ROAM FREE"
by
Zapryan Tolev
CHICKENS ROAM FREE
Thriller, Horror
93 pages
Logline:
"Before their final year in college, a group of old high school friends reunites to spend a summer at a remote cabin where chickens roam free and danger lurks."
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A group of old high school friends arrives at a remote cabin where chickens are walking around freely. As we get to know the characters, the old wooden cabin, and the surrounding area, it soon becomes clear that the people who live there really like their chickens and will show no mercy to anyone who disrespects their beloved feathered friends.
Short
"THE MAN WHO WALKED"
by
Zapryan Tolev
THE MAN WHO WALKED
Drama
5 pages
Logline:
"A short story about a man who likes walking."
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On the surface, just a man who walks, but with a deeper meaning about a wasted life.
Short
"OLD FARTS"
by
Zapryan Tolev
OLD FARTS
Drama, Comedy
11 pages
Logline:
"A couple of old friends in their late 80s are having a talk about life and death while shamelessly passing gas."
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Eddie and John are old friends in their late 80s. On a beautiful spring day, Eddie joins John for a drink on his porch. They reminisce and talk about life and death while passing gas. It may very well be their last day together.
TV Pilot
"EDGY"
by
Zapryan Tolev
EDGY
Drama, Comedy
31 pages
Logline:
"An aging, dirty comic set in his ways and a young aspiring manager unite in trying to make it in a booming comedy scene."
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Vinny is a short-tempered, aging, dirty comedian whose career is going nowhere. One night, as he had just been banned from yet another comedy club, he meets Lonny, a quirky young man who offers Vinny to manage him and help his career. As Vinny becomes Lonny's first client, both men help each other in much more than just their professional lives.
Feature
"GOLDEN GODS"
by
Zapryan Tolev
GOLDEN GODS
Drama, Mystery, Adventure
92 pages
Logline:
"An amateur prospector puts his gold inside a mysterious box in the woods and, in exchange, receives a piece of a puzzle that holds the key to what he truly desires."