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The Tesla Case

Aspiring young "inventor" Tony is working on a wireless electricity device inspired by the eccentric genius Nikola Tesla. Tony is a firm believer that his discovery would solve the global energy crisis. To his utter disappointment, he is forced to go to a summer camp with his classmates. Tony invites his dear friend and neighbor Raya who, being left all alone by her ever-traveling parents, gladly welcomes his proposal. Surviving nature won't be the only hurdle that Tony needs to overcome. Local scouts' leader Victor, who is jealous of Tony, decides to ruin his scientific attempts and win Raya's affection, while she unravels the secret of the mystery werewolf roaming the nearby forest.

  • Andrey Hadjivasilev
    Director
  • Viktoria Penkova
    Writer
  • Plamena Velkovsky
    Writer
  • Plamen Yordanov
    Producer
  • Andrey Hadjivasilev
    Producer
  • Martin Paunov
    Key Cast
    "Tony"
  • Polly Ivanova
    Key Cast
    "Raya"
  • George Strezov
    Music
  • Bozhidar Simeonov
    Director of photography
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Family, Comedy, Adventure
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 30 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 1, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    Bulgaria
  • Country of Filming:
    Bulgaria
  • Language:
    Bulgarian
  • Shooting Format:
    4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • 26th International Children’s Film Festival - FIFEM
    Montreal
    Canada
    March 3, 2023
    North America
  • 27th Sofia International Film Festival - SIFF
    Sofia
    Bulgaria
    March 18, 2023
    Bulgarian premiere
  • 63rd ZLIN FILM FESTIVAL
    Zlin
    Czech Republic
    June 1, 2023
    Czech premiere
  • 8th International Film Festival for Children and Youth KINOLUB
    Rzeszów
    Poland
    June 12, 2023
    Polish premiere
  • 18th Busan International Kids and Youth Film Festival - BIKY
    Busan
    Korea, Republic of
    July 10, 2023
Distribution Information
  • Revive Vision
    Distributor
    Country: Bulgaria
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Andrey Hadjivasilev

Andrey belongs to the new generation of contemporary Bulgarian directors. In 2004, he graduated with honors from the National High School of Polygraphy and Photography, specializing in Photography. Later on, he received a Bachelor’s degree as a Film and TV Director and a Master’s degree in Film Production. In 2009, he continued his education at the world-famous FAMU film academy in Prague, the Czech Republic. Andrey directed and produced the first Bulgarian 3D stereo documentary, "Steps in the Fire", which received a documentary debut nomination by the Bulgarian Film Academy. Andrey loves working and spending time with kids, so the revival of the golden era of Bulgarian children’s movies has become a personal cause for him. "The Tela Case" is his second children's fiction feature film, preceded by "The Curie Case". Andrey is a member of ECFA - European Children's Film Association.

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Director Statement

We live in a time of high technology, where values are slowly changing their meaning. Love for quality cinema, like many other values, is learned from an early age. As a director, I have always been fascinated by children's films and the lessons they convey. Since I started producing and directing films of this genre, I am sure that the children's audience is the most important among others. It is up to us, the filmmakers, that the children grow up as an audience with a developed sense and taste for good cinema. When you talk to children, understand the world through their prism, and become their friend, making a children's film turns from a difficult task into a pleasure, and time passes like a game.