Film & Documentary Projects – Marian Mario | Feature, Docs & War Drama

Film & Documentary Slate

Projects in Development & Pitch

A selection of documentary and feature projects currently in development – from rehabilitation stories in the Emirates to public service portraits, historical epics and World War II human dramas.

Feature Documentary · 90'

SECOND NAME

A cinematic documentary about three inmates in the Emirates who go through an advanced rehabilitation system, rebuilding their identity and their chance at a new life.

Rehabilitation Social Impact Emirates

Docu-Series / Feature

PEOPLE OF LIGHT – VOICES THAT MOVE CITIES

An inspirational film about the unseen professionals who keep cities like Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bucharest moving – from urban mobility and smart governance to emergency systems and institutional memory.

Public Service UAE Inspirational

Feature / Hybrid

HABIBI, BUT MAKE IT EUROPEAN

A hybrid project between documentary and fiction about love, identity and humour at the crossroads between the Middle East and Europe – diaspora, family and culture shock with music and colour.

Hybrid Culture Clash Diaspora

Epic Historical Feature / Mini-Series

VLAD – THE STORY OF VLAD ȚEPEȘ

An epic historical drama exploring the legendary life of Vlad Țepeș, the Impaler, blending emotion, politics and myth to offer a new perspective on medieval Europe’s most notorious figure.

Historical Epic Medieval Europe Vlad Țepeș

World War II Drama · Feature

E IO

A heart-wrenching World War II drama set around the Stalingrad campaign, where Ladislau, Pavel, Angelo and their companions discover that humanity and solidarity can survive even in the depths of war.

World War II Stalingrad Human Resilience

Original series · In development

THE PALADIN – EPIC FANTASY SERIES

A premium epic fantasy drama created at Palafilm about Ser Aurelian Palador, the last Paladin of Light, a chosen child and a young videographer fighting a force that erases humanity’s stories. The page hosts the series bible, pitch deck and visual moodboard.

Epic fantasy Original IP Series pitch

Feature documentary · In development

Projections of Power Over Romania

A feature-length documentary exploring how history, geography and global power projections – from NATO and the EU to Russia and China – shape Romania’s present and future. Blending archival footage, expert insight and rural wisdom, the film offers young Romanians tools to read the “winds of power” without losing their identity.

Documentary Geopolitics In development

New page · In development

NEW PROJECT PAGE COMING SOON

A dedicated space for new collaborations, co-productions and works in progress. The page will host video pitches, moodboards and production updates.

Coming soon Co-production

Feature Biographical Film · 70'–100'

LEGACY FILMS

A high-octane cinematic biography program by PalaFilm, created for founders, family offices and business dynasties who want to turn the apex of their career into a film. From first deal to global empire, from silent sacrifices to the moment you hand over the keys - your entire journey becomes a fast, visceral, emotional ride on screen.

Cinematic Biography Business Legacy Family Office Global Distribution