Kid Hazard
Eugen (10) is a smart, impulsive and hilarious force of nature. Everyone calls him HAZARD, and with good reason - he is the type of kid who solves one problem by creating three more. To escape his overprotective parents and win a free ticket to summer camp, Hazard enters school competitions he usually avoids: science, writing, and relay racing. Along the way, he builds a misfit team - like Siren, the anxious best friend; Octa, the dreamy bookworm; and Magda, the sporty new girl - and discovers something more valuable than any prize: real friendship.
At home, things are more complicated than they seem. Hazard's mother, an ambitious ophthalmic surgeon, is a whirlwind of rules and control. His quiet father, a fishing enthusiast, drifts through life with calm humour and simple joys, often puzzling his family. Meanwhile, Hazard's older brother, Vlad, is a moody teenager he can't stand - until the two slowly find common ground.
Their apartment is part of a buzzing urban ecosystem full of nosy neighbours, cranky teachers, and watchful janitors. Their gossip serves as a kind of Greek chorus to Hazard's mischief, highlighting the contrast between rigid adult routines and the joyful anarchy of childhood.
Kid Hazard is a playful, emotionally grounded adventure-comedy told from a child's point of view. The world is exaggerated, unpredictable, and wonderfully absurd - where a kitchen timer shaped like a cow can change your fate, and growing up means learning to laugh, lead, and belong.
Directors statement
Kid Hazard is the kind of film I wish I had growing up - irreverent, heartfelt, and honest about how messy childhood can be. Told entirely from a child's perspective, it invites us into a world where imagination explodes into the frame: kitchen timers become fate-deciding relics, relay races feel like boss battles, and friendship is a full-contact sport. It is a film that captures the moment kids realise that the world doesn't always make sense, but laughter and connection can make it bearable.
The visual language mirrors the main character's inner life - chaotic, colourful, and kinetic. That's why we'll blend expressive cinematography with AR-like overlays, stylised effects, and video-game-inspired action scenes to reflect how kids perceive the world: as something bigger, stranger, and more magical than adults ever notice.
Visually and narratively, I want the film to feel like a living memory: funny, messy, a little embarrassing, but full of colour and truth. A space where kids can recognise themselves without being talked down to, and where adults can remember who they used to be.
While the story is deeply rooted in Romanian culture, its humour and emotional arc are universal. It is about a boy who would rather win alone but learns to lead with empathy. About misfits who, without knowing it, become each other's team. About how imagination can turn the everyday into the extraordinary. That's what Kid Hazard is to me - a film that laughs, leaps, and never underestimates its audience.
Răzvan Marinescu is a Romanian director and screenwriter with 20 years of experience in film, TV, and advertising. After appearing as lead actor in the acclaimed TV series Cu un pas inainte, he transitioned to writing and directing films with a strong personal voice. His short Părfect (2022), a sharp and playful family comedy, premiered at the Transilvania International Film Festival. He also wrote and directed Blitz (2010) and In pană de... (2009), showcasing his flair for combining absurd humour with human warmth.
Kid Hazard, co-written with author Raluca Poenaru and Irina Enea, is his debut feature and marks a bold leap into the vibrant world of children's cinema.
- DirectorRăzvan Marinescu
- ProducerIrina Enea
- ScreenwritersRăzvan Marinescu, Raluca Poenaru
- Production countryRomania
- Production companyBaking Films
- Age7+
- Duration90 min
- GenresComedy, Family
- TypeFilm
- Year2026
- Spoken languageRomanian
Contact persons
Company profile
We seek creative co-producers and international sales agents who embrace the playful, dynamic spirit of Kid Hazard. We welcome script consultancy to refine our mix of live-action and stylised storytelling and aim to build lasting partnerships to reach children across Europe.
Representatives at JCM and contact details
Răzvan Marinescu
razvan.marinescu.mail@gmail.com
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