Synopsis/Details
ÖT-Z follows Ötzi the Iceman’s final days as known to scientists but adds the zombie spin. A tale of survival - of not one man, but mankind itself.
Forensic experts say Ötzi was murdered by an arrow in the back. ÖT-Z explores a different route – a) What if Ötzi’s death was a “mercy-killing” of a man infected by an early zombie virus, and b) What if he is still “alive” – a zombie frozen in a cryochamber at Italy’s South Tyrol Museum, his virus undiscovered and lurking for a new generation?
ÖT-Z introduces a world transitioning between Paleo and Neolithic ages, and explores relationships, threats, worries and desires that modern audiences will find familiar.
Attached Talent
Dermot Mulroney, Natalie Burn
All Accolades & Coverage
Toronto Bridge Fest 2023 - Best Zombie Short Screenplay
Toronto Bridge Fest December 2023 - Best Short Screenplay
Filmmatic Horror Screenplay Awards (Season 8/2024) - Semifinalist
WRPN.TV Short, Tight and Loose Global Film Festival - Official Selection
Filmmatic Sci-Fi/Fantasy Awards 2023 - Semifinalist
ScreenCraft Film Fund Program Spring 2024 - Second Rounder
Pitch Now Screenplay Competition Season 6 - Quarterfinalist
Story & Logistics
Story Conclusion:
Ambiguous
Linear Structure:
Linear
Cast Size:
Several
Locations:
Few
Special Effects:
Blood, Minor cgi, Weather Simulation
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Adult, Male Adult
Villian Type:
Anti-Villian, Beast/Monster, Bully, Supernatural
Advanced
Adaption:
Based on True Events
Subgenre:
Action Suspense-Thriller, Chase, Creature Feature, Gay and Lesbian, Mountain, Pre-historic, Survival
Action Elements:
Physical Stunts, Weaponry
Equality & Diversity:
Diverse Cast, Female Protagonist, LGBT+ Focused, Passes Bechdel Test
Life Topics:
Death
Time Period:
Prehistory
Time of Year:
Winter
Illness Topics:
Physical
Relationship Topics:
Abusive relationship, Jealousy, Mating
