FROM PROVEN IP TO PREMIUM SCREEN CONTENT
Great stories deserve a bigger audience.
IntelliKino develops prestige AI-native drama from Europe’s finest literary and screenplay IP — bringing stories to screen that traditional production economics often leave behind.
WHAT WE DO
Great IP deserves more than one life.
IntelliKino transforms exceptional European literary, comic book and BD, and screenplay IP into prestige-quality films, series and short-form drama.
We combine proven stories, experienced creative talent and AI-native production to create screen content that would often be economically impossible to produce through conventional methods.
The result is not “AI content.” It is professionally developed drama, produced with a new generation of tools.
HOW WE DO IT
A clear path from book to global audience.
1
Discover
We identify IP with strong audiovisual potential.
2
Develop
We adapt for the right format, audience and markets, working closely with the original authors.
3
Produce
AI-native production enables cinematic storytelling at new economics.
4
Distribute
We localize and bring the content to global audiences across multiple platforms and languages.
AUTHORS ARE WHAT MATTERS
With authors. Or not at all.
Authors are at the heart of IntelliKino. We work closely with them to bring their stories to the screen, preserving the voice, vision and emotional depth that make each work unique. AI powers our production; authors help shape every adaptation. Their trust and creative involvement are essential: we build with them, or we don’t build at all.
WHY INTELLIKINO
Prestige storytelling. New production economics.
IntelliKino is built around three principles that put great stories and audiences first.
Proven IP First
We start with compelling stories, not technology looking for something to genertate.
Quality over volume
We're producing premium European drama, not disposable content produced for volume.
Global by design
AI-native production makes localization and multi-market distribution much more viable.
WHY INTELLIKINO
Prestige storytelling. New production economics.
IntelliKino is built around three principles that put great stories and audiences first.
Proven IP First
We start with compelling stories, not technology looking for something to genertate.
Quality over volume
We're producing premium European drama, not disposable content produced for volume.
Global by design
AI-native production makes localization and multi-market distribution much more viable.
Intellectual Properties
Literary Publishing Partners
Film and TV Partners
SUPERHERO COMEDY
Featured IP: SUPERHEROES
Six legends. Six universes. One dysfunctional team.
What happens when Slovenia's greatest legendary heroes are brought together to save a world that has completely lost its mind? SUPERHEROJI is an original superhero action-comedy universe that reimagines beloved Slovenian literary and folklore characters as larger-than-life, hilariously dysfunctional superheroes. Inspired by the irreverent spirit of Mystery Men and the spectacular shared universes of Marvel, SUPERHEROJI brings six extraordinary misfits from their own distinct worlds into present-day Slovenia, where an unprecedented crisis forces them to join forces.
Meet Kekec, a resourceful young rebel and mining engineer from a futuristic dystopia (see below: Kekec nad samotnim breznom: maščevanje) who can outsmart almost anyone; Kralj Matjaž, a legendary warrior king who has just awakened from centuries of sleep and would much rather enjoy his espresso and solve crosswords than save humanity; Martin Krpan, a tattooed, muscle-bound smuggler with questionable morals, an enormous baseball bat, a ridiculously tiny horse, and an inexplicable obsession with matcha; Veronika Deseniška, a ruthless financial lawyer and control-freak manager who believes even the apocalypse can be resolved with the right contract; Desetnica, an unpredictable, pink-haired goth rebel whose supernatural powers are almost as disruptive as her 1980s boombox; and Povodni mož, an ancient amphibious gentleman in extravagant Victorian attire who regards humanity with a mixture of fascination and contempt.
They're powerful, stubborn, selfish, frequently irresponsible, and spectacularly bad at teamwork. Their meetings turn into arguments, their rescue missions become logistical disasters, and their personal problems often pose a greater threat than the villains they're supposed to defeat. Yet somehow, through sheer luck, unexpected ingenuity, occasional heroism, and an astonishing amount of collateral damage, they always manage to save the world. Usually from problems they've made considerably worse.
But SUPERHEROJI is more than a single superhero comedy. Each character inhabits a fully developed, independent universe, with its own stories, mythology, visual identity, and potential for standalone films and series. Their unlikely alliance creates a shared universe where those worlds collide, opening endless possibilities for crossovers, spin-offs, and new adventures.
DRAMAS AND MORE
Selected projects
CRIME / THRILLER
How to Play Chess in the Dark 2
Tim Kovač is set to revenge the death of his partner
Based on a novel How to Play Chess in the Dark 2 by Bostjan Troha Karo.
CRIME / MYSTERY
Oh, Triglav, my Home
Crime mystery high in the mountains
Based on a novel Oj, Triglav, moj dom by Tadej Golob.
CAPER COMEDY
The Shlomovich Affair
A group of misfits is selling forged art
Based on a novel A Mystery Called Shlomovich by Slavko Pregl.
WESTERN
Bullet Joe
A glance from a window can decide who lives long enough to fire
A cinematic western action series written and directed by Stas Mareev.
URBAN / CRIME
Margarita
When a young New York gang member saves a wounded girl, he loses his freedom
A cinematic western action series written and directed by Stas Mareev.
SCI FI
Overstake
Feature length film in the dysoptioan future
Feature film written and directed by Stas Mareev.
URBAN / CRIME
How to Play Chess in the Dark
A man has it all but wants more and pays the price
Based on a novel How to Play Chess in the Dark by Bostjan Troha Karo.
SCI FI FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Kekec nad samotnim breznom
Kekec must save Mena and Kosobrin from the monstrous arthropod Bedanec.
Based on a novel Kekec nad samotnim breznom by Josip Vandot.
COMEDY
Balkan, my dear Watson
In London, an insurance company has a problem. One man has died five times. They send Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson to Sarajevo to find him.
Original IP.
BRANDING
Product Placement That Speaks the Local Language
The same scene can feature different brands in different markets, seamlessly replacing products while adapting dialogue to match each brand and its audience.
ABOUT US
Core team
Bostjan Troha-Karo
Boštjan is an entrepreneur who has founded and led several venture-backed companies, with successful exits. He adapted properties including Ghostbusters, The Expendables and Prison Break, and led ZootFly, a studio whose work included the original game Marlow Briggs.
Tim Grünfeld
Tim Grünfeld is an entrepreneur and business strategist with experience spanning technology, digital advertising, investment, and international business development. He is the co-founder of CastItAnywhere, an AI-powered advertising technology platform. With a Master's Degree in law from the University of Ljubljana, he also chairs the Trade and Investment Council at the British-Slovenian Chamber of Commerce.
Bostjan Spetic
Boštjan co-founded Zemanta, a Slovenian-founded adtech startup acquired by Outbrain in 2017. He also co-founded Silicon Gardens Fund and has worked as a startup mentor, business angel and strategic business development adviser. He is the co-founder of the Technology Forum.
Arne Rismal
Arne brings startup experience and a background in digital publishing. He one of the founders of Super! Publisher, and has also been credited as an adapter on the 2025 book Na pragu.
ABOUT US
Creative team
Steve Lanning
Steve is an Emmy-winning film and television producer. He worked as an assistant director on films including The Omen, Superman, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Gandhi, then advanced through production management to producing. He won a Primetime Emmy for The Secret Garden, and his production companies have made more than 100 hours of international drama.
Jake Lanning
Jake began in television editing and became one of the youngest editors working on prime-time drama, with credits including Dalziel & Pascoe and In Deep. Since founding a production company in 2005, he has supervised production and post-production on more than 300 film, television and EPK projects; he is also a television drama producer.
Laurent-Paul Robert
Laurent-Paul is an artist, filmmaker and visual-effects creative whose work spans games, advertising and film. Since 1995, he has created and art-directed 3D effects, including work with The Mill and on more than twenty films with Double Negative; he has also founded creative studios and projects. He worked on films such as Alien vs Predator, The Bourne Ultimatum, The Tree of Life, Skyfall, The Dark Knight, and more.
Michael Bolden
Michael Bolden is a filmmaker, director, writer, and producer with experience spanning animation, science fiction, and episodic storytelling. His credits include creative direction and writing for Phantom Galaxies: A Shot Across the Bow (2023), supervising direction for Phantom Galaxies: Into the Fire (2024), and production of the animated series Wind & Fire (2025). His multidisciplinary background combines visual storytelling, cinematic direction, and narrative development across different screen formats.
Bostjan Tadel
Boštjan Tadel is a Slovenian screenwriter, playwright, and novelist whose work spans television drama, theatre, and literature. He has written for some of Slovenia's most popular television series, including Skrito v raju, Najini mostovi, Nemirna kri, and Gospod profesor. His literary debut, the political thriller Četrta generacija, was published in 2024. He brings extensive experience in character development, serialized storytelling, and adapting compelling narratives for mainstream audiences.
Stephen Ohl
Stephen Ohl is an award-winning American film director, writer, and actor with over 15 years of professional experience. A graduate of the prestigious AFI Conservatory, he made his feature directorial debut with Useless Humans (2020), released on Showtime, and directed the comedy series Sales Are Dope, subsequently released as a feature on Amazon Prime. His work combines cinematic storytelling, strong character development, and a distinctive balance of humor, tension, and emotion.
Oreste Viron
Oreste Viron is a French AI filmmaker, software architect, and technology entrepreneur who combines extensive software engineering expertise with a passion for AI-driven visual storytelling. He is the creator of Buzubuzu, an AI-generated short film series featured at the Meilleurs IA Festival. As the founder of Vagrant Step, he brings a strong technical background in software architecture and digital innovation, bridging the worlds of artificial intelligence, creative production, and cinematic storytelling.
Tigran Spertsyan
Tigran Spertsyan is an Armenian filmmaker, commercial director, and 1st Assistant Director with over seven years of international production experience. A graduate of EICAR, the International Film & Television School in Paris, he has worked across commercials, music videos, and documentaries with international creative teams. Combining traditional filmmaking craftsmanship with cutting-edge generative AI technologies, he creates visually ambitious content that blends cinematic storytelling, human creativity, and innovative production workflows.
LET'S BRING MORE GREAT STORIES TO SCREEN
Have a story that belongs on screen?
We work with publishers, literary agencies, screenwriters and rights holders with excepional European IP. One title in a catalogue of hundreds.
Or email us at info@intellikino.com
