THE KING’S FAVOR
AI-Driven Historical Drama / Political Thriller | Vertical Series
A 50-episode historical drama exploring ambition, power, loyalty, and betrayal. The project includes a developed narrative structure, original screenplay material, a series bible, and 10 episodes already produced.
Set in ancient Sumer over 4,000 years ago, The King’s Favor follows an ambitious young man whose rise to royal favor draws him into a dangerous world of power, political intrigue, and betrayal.
The cinematic trailer showcases the series’ historical world, character-driven storytelling, and AI-assisted filmmaking, combining large-scale environments with intimate dramatic performances.
Created, Written, Directed & Edited by Vladimir Vassilenko.
THE KING’S FAVOR
AI-Driven Historical Action-Drama | Vertical Series
Ancient Sumer. 2095 BC. Seven episodes. One story. The complete first arc.
Enkid is a young Sumerian growing up in a world of kings, warriors, merchants, and ancient rivalries — unaware of how deeply his fate will become entangled with the future of Sumer.
A childhood rivalry becomes something more dangerous as Enkid takes his first steps toward the world beyond his village — and toward an ambition that will shape his destiny.
Watch the first seven episodes of THE KING’S FAVOR as one continuous 10-minute chapter, completing the first arc of Enkid’s story.
Ancient Sumer. 2095-2092 BC.
Watch the 8-9-10 episodes of THE KING’S FAVOR as one continuous 5-minute chapter, completing the second arc of Enkid’s story.
This isn’t a textbook. It’s not a dry list of dates.
I explore the facts preserved in ancient texts, then give them narrative breath through characters, emotions, and imagination.
Because without storytelling, the past remains silent.
THE LAST GUARDIAN OF ANSHAN
AI-Driven Historical Action-Thriller | Vertical Series
A 62-episode female-led historical espionage thriller continuing the story within the same universe. It follows a young female spy drawn into a deadly struggle for the throne. The project includes a developed narrative structure, original screenplay material, and a series bible.
In ancient Mesopotamia, a young female spy is sent on a secret mission to protect a royal daughter — and is drawn into a deadly struggle for the throne.
A cinematic vertical series of espionage, betrayal, action, and survival in the rarely explored world of ancient Mesopotamia.
The cinematic trailer showcases the series’ historical world, character-driven storytelling, and AI-assisted filmmaking, combining large-scale environments with intimate dramatic performances.
This isn’t a textbook. It’s not a dry list of dates.
I explore the facts preserved in ancient texts, then give them narrative breath through characters, emotions, and imagination.
Because without storytelling, the past remains silent.
Created, Written, Directed & Edited by Vladimir Vassilenko
THE PURE LADY — Episode 1
An AI-produced vertical drama about desire, power, and consequences. A seemingly simple encounter becomes the beginning of a story where every choice may come at a price.
FIVE BEAST HUSBANDS
Screenplay Adaptation / AI Filmmaking
Adapted the original screenplay material for a short-form AI-produced scene, refining dialogue, pacing, and scene structure for the format. Developed selected directorial decisions to strengthen character interaction, emotional beats, and visual storytelling.
DIGITAL FREEDOM – Multi-Format Storytelling – Created two AI-produced films adapting a single creative concept into cinematic and social-first formats.
A few final thoughts on the Telegram Digital Freedom Contest.
I entered with an original short film and a TikTok version created specifically for the competition — and eventually discovered I was among the winners.
The organization was… an experience. Communication was scarce, and the prize itself is apparently still enjoying its freedom somewhere.
One fun touch: the winners received nicknames. Mine was Stout Cobra. I was born in the Year of the Snake, and as for stout… well, I probably can’t argue with that.
What pleased me most was my own result: 11.6K viewers, almost entirely from English-speaking markets outside the U.S., with 85% average viewed.
The film used an AI voice clone based on Pavel Durov’s speech, as permitted by the organizers. And really, where else do you get Pavel Durov to narrate your film?
One suggestion for future contests: consider retention, not just views. Getting the click is one thing. Keeping people watching is storytelling.
And thanks for Stout Cobra. I may keep that one. 🐍
AI-PRODUCED VIDEOS 16:9
40+ AI-produced stories exploring Ancient Sumer through cinematic storytelling, each developed through a complete creative workflow — from original script and story development to AI production, directing, editing, and final delivery.
Watch more on YouTube @SUMERFORGOTTENWORLD