My Filmography

 

THE CHERRY TREE (2024)


Role:                                Writer | Director | Producer

Genre:                             Children's Animation Short Film

Theme:                           Childhood, Friendship, Separation, Romance, reunion

Style :                              2D Animation (rotoscope)

Language:                       No Dialogue

Run Time:                       9 min 26 seconds

Production Country:   Netherlands and Bulgaria


Awards & Recognitions:

Winner – Best Screenplay, ANIFEST A'GJIRO 2024 (ECFA-Affiliated)

Winner – Best Direction, Global India International Film Festival 2024 (Pune, India)

Winner – Best Romantic Film, Global India International Film Festival 2024 (Pune, India)


Official Selections:

36 official selections globally with the most prestigious selections below

Official Selection – Oulu International Children’s & Youth Film Festival 2024 (ECFA- Affiliated)

Official Selection – Cineblu Lebu International Film Festival 2025, Chile (Academy Awards® and GOYA Awards Qualifying)

Official Selection – MICE – Mostra Internacional de Cinema Educatiu 2024 (Spain) (ECFA-Affiliated)

Official Selection – Festival de Cine: Infancia y Adolescencia 2024, Bogotá (ECFA-Affiliated)

Official Selection - Cartoon Club 2024, Rimini, Italy

Official Selection- Tofuzi 2024, Georgia

Official Selection- Boston International Kids Film Festival 2024


See Full List of Awards & Recognitions


Press & Media:

See Media & Press Coverage


Watch It on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KKnRHf29gww

Synopsis: The Cherry Tree" is a tender short film that unfolds like a theatrical poetry. Set against the backdrop of a picturesque cherry tree, it follows the journey of two children, a boy and a girl, whose paths intertwine by fate.

The innocence of childhood bonds them in an instant. Their laughter and playful banter become the melody of their shared moments, painting the canvas of their friendship with vibrant hues of joy and wonder, as they become inseparable.


However, as life's unpredictable event comes around them, they are forced the to part ways. Time passes, seasons change, yet the memory of their cherished moments beneath the cherry tree lingers in their innocent hearts.

The question remains: Will destiny reunite these two souls once again? "The Cherry Tree" explores the enduring power of fate, unspoken love, painful longings and the timeless beauty of cherished memories between two friends.

UNDER THE ITALIAN SUN

(2014)


Role:                               Producer I Editor | Actor

Genre:                            Children's Fiction

Theme:                          Childhood, Friendship, Belonging, Reunion

Style:                              Fiction Short Film

Language:                     None

Run Time:                      4 min 15 seconds

Production Country:  The Netherlands


Press & Media:


Synopsis:

Under The Italian Sun, was made as a test short film, by the story written by (me) Tzetzi Lazarov, "Under The Italian Sun" .

A troubled young man flees to Italy to win back his ex, but finds himself on an unexpected roadtrip with a lost child — and discovers that true maturity begins with taking care of someone else.


Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q8adDdUQqpo


Faces of Bulgaria (2012)


Role:                               Producer I Editor | Director

Genre:                            Documentary

Theme:                          Finding the meaning of being a Bulgarian

Style:                              Short Docu Film

Language:                     Bulgarian (with subtitles in ENG)

Run Time:                      8 min

Production Country:  Bulgaria


Press & Media:


Synopsis:

Faces of Bulgaria is a documentary concept (not fully realised) where I (Tzetzi Lazarov) go back to Bulgaria to explore who Bulgarians really are. I delve into their everyday life, where they live, where they work, and whom they socialize with and portray the image of Bulgaria through the common people.


Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b1ZQ0YKwiZI


Happy Valentine (2007)

Role:                               Producer I Editor | Camera

Genre:                            Documentary

Theme:                          Young love

Style:                              Short Fiction Film

Language:                     Dutch

Run Time:                      12 min

Production Country:  The Netherlands


Press & Media:


Synopsis:

Happy Valentine is a short film based on the story by Stoyan Lazarov (my dad), about a young boy who is deeply in love with his beautiful teacher. He decides on Valentine's Day to tell her so using a special poem, that only adults write to other adults. - Film is still unfinished


Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cGRsNyOZbdo


FLAPPIE (2004)


Role:                               Cameraman I Director | Producer I Editor

Genre:                            Children's Fiction

Theme:                          Childhood, holidays, dark humour

Style:                             Music Video/Film

Language:                    Dutch (soundtrack by Youp van t' Hek)

Run Time:                     4 min 40 seconds

Production Country:  The Netherlands


Awards & Recognitions:

  • Winner (2nd Runner Up) – Kunstbende Film Festival 2004
  • Official Music Video of the famous Dutch Christmas Song- Flappie
  • Endorsed by original artist and soundtrack- Youp Van T' Hek


About Kunstbende: Kunstbende is one of the Netherlands’ most respected creative competitions for young talent, with a strong legacy of discovering and nurturing emerging artists across film, music, writing, and visual arts. With national recognition and industry support, winning at Kunstbende is seen as a mark of exceptional promise and creative vision in the Dutch arts scene.


Press & Media:

See 'Flappie's' Media & Press Coverage


Synopsis:

Flappie follows the story of a young Dutch boy who discovers that his pet rabbit has gone missing on Christmas morning, leading to an iconic and darkly humorous twist. The song is replayed annually during the holiday season and is now deeply embedded in Dutch festive media.Flappie is a sepia-toned music video inspired by the classic Dutch Christmas song of the same name by Youp van ’t Hek (1985).  


Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P_lhoe93DvQ


A CAT'S TAIL (2002)


Role:                              Writer I Cameraman I Director | Producer I Editor

Genre:                           Children's Fiction

Theme:                         Comedy and romance

Style :                            Short Film

Language:                    Dutch

Run Time:                    7 min 7 seconds

Production Country: The Netherlands


Awards & Recognitions:

Winner- National Award – Kunstbende Film Festival 2002

Winner- State Award- Kunstbende Film Festival 2002

Opening Film IFFR - International Film Festival Rotterdam 2002

About Kunstbende: Kunstbende is one of the Netherlands’ most respected creative competitions for young talent, with a strong legacy of discovering and nurturing emerging artists across film, music, writing, and visual arts. With national recognition and industry support, winning at Kunstbende is seen as a mark of exceptional promise and creative vision in the Dutch arts scene.


Press & Media:

See 'A Cat's Tail' Media & Press Coverage


Synopsis:

On a quiet summer day, a bored cat naps away the afternoon as no one is playing with her. In her dream, toys, Barbie and He-Man spring to life, playing joyfully together. Just as the dream reaches its peak, she’s woken by the tug of her own tail — someone is finally playing with her in real life.


Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PRKVqgt9WJ8

 

THE KIN SHOW (2002)


English Title:                          The Family Show

Role:                                         Writer I Cameraman I Director | Producer I Editor

Genre:                                      Children's Fiction

Theme:                                    Comedy

Style :                                       Music Video/Film (soundtrack by Weird Al" Yankovic)

Language:                               Dutch

Run Time:                               4 min 8 seconds

Production Country:           The Netherlands


Awards & Recognitions:


Winner- 2nd runner up at Kunstbende Film Festival 2002

About Kunstbende: Kunstbende is one of the Netherlands’ most respected creative competitions for young talent, with a strong legacy of discovering and nurturing emerging artists across film, music, writing, and visual arts. With national recognition and industry support, winning at Kunstbende is seen as a mark of exceptional promise and creative vision in the Dutch arts scene.


Synopsis:

Inspired by the music of the American songwriter "Weird Al" Yankovic" this music video was a comic experimental filmmaking using a human chin and hands only to portray a musician singing on the show.


Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PRKVqgt9WJ8