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:
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