When a ruthless cross-border poaching kingpin unwittingly picks up the hereditary Rain Queen of the Balobedu people, he confronts his morality and becomes entangled in a web of international espionage.
Type:
TV Pilot
Status:
Seeking finance
Page Count:
49pp
Genre:
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
13+
Synopsis/Details
"Black Mane" is a high-concept international spy thriller that delves into the shadowy world of cross-border poaching and the international black market for elephant tusks and rhino horn, also known as "black gold." Set in present-day South Africa, North Africa, and Melilla, Spain (a landlocked country in Morocco that's part of the EU), the limited series follows the story of a ruthless poaching kingpin who picks up a young girl on the run, only to discover that she is the hereditary Rain Queen of the Balobedu people. As the kingpin grapples with the morality of his actions and faces a web of international espionage, he must navigate the treacherous underworld of the black market to protect the girl and prevent a global catastrophe. With breathtaking action sequences and a compelling storyline, "Black Mane" offers a thrilling and thought-provoking exploration of the complex issues surrounding wildlife conservation and international crime.
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The Writer: Oliver North

Oliver North's directorial debut with Mier “The Ant,” a narrative short film exploring fatherhood, rejection and culture, which he also wrote, premiered at New York African Film Festival, Hollywood African Film Festival, New Filmmakers LA and many more in 2022. He has previously made three successful short films — all of which partially funded by the NFVF, PESP, GFC and secured distribution deals in several territories. Aside from pursuing his creative projects, Mr. North has devoted a great deal of his time to writing several award winning screenplays and developing them into feature film and TV projects from 2014 to present. Go to bio
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