Samotny jeździec / Lone Rider

Lone Rider
Live-action film

Bruno (11) is a cowboy through and through. He rides like a pro, nails every shot with his trusty water pistol, knows all the tricks of survival, and his best buddy? Bryzio—the loyal rocking horse. Bruno’s biggest dream is to finally win one of those staged Wild West showdowns against his dad, Kris (37). Only then will he truly earn the title of the baddest outlaw in the Wild West.

Lone Rider is a story that isn’t afraid to tackle the tough stuff—grief, growing up, and what it really means to “be a man.” But it does so with heart, humor, and a sense of wonder that speaks to younger audiences.

Set in the vibrant, whimsical, and sometimes downright absurd world of hobby horsing—sprinkled with a dash of Wild West flair—this tale takes us on a wild ride with Bruno as he gallops toward self-discovery. Along the way, we ask: what does it cost to be true to yourself… and what’s the reward for living life on your own terms?

POLISH DESCRIPTION:

Samotny jeździec
Film aktorski

Bruno (11) jest kowbojem z krwi i kości. Znakomicie jeździ konno, precyzyjnie strzela z rewolwerów na wodę, zna się na sztuce survivalu, a jego najlepszym przyjacielem jest Bryzio – koń na biegunach. Chłopak marzy, aby w końcu wygrać jeden z inscenizowanych na western pojedynków ze swoim tatą Krzyśkiem (37). Wtedy w pełni zasłuży na miano największego bandziora na “Dzikim Zachodzie”.

“Samotny jeździec” to opowieść, która nie boi się trudnych tematów dojrzewania, przeżywania żałoby i istoty męskości, a podejmuje je w przystępny dla młodego widza sposób. Historia skąpana jest w wesołym, kolorowym, a miejscami także absurdalnym świecie hobby horsingu i okraszona westernową stylistyką. Wyruszając razem z Brunem w tę zwariowaną przygodę, zapytamy o koszt wyboru własnej tożsamości i wartość życia w zgodzie ze sobą.

Mateusz Białas

Mateusz Białas is a member of the Polish Screenwriters’ Guild and is currently participating in the 2024/2025 year-long screenwriting course at StoryLab.pro. “Lone Rider” is his feature-length screenwriting debut. He was a finalist in the Gdańsk Script 2024 competition organized by the Gdańsk Film Fund and a semifinalist in the Imagine 2023 competition. He is also the author of the narrative for the Forgive Me Father game, released on Steam and highly rated by users. (It ranked among the Top 100 independent games worldwide in 2022). He teaches a creative writing course for film students at the University of Gdańsk. He is also the initiator and organizer of the Tricity Screenwriting Meetings, which have been running since October 2023.

Barbara Palka

Barbara Palka is an experienced Development Executive, Creative Producer and Showrunner responsible for development of scripted content at ATM Grupa and PSP. Barbara studied film production and cinematography in Los Angeles. She got her experience working on multiple American features and TV series for ABC Studios, CBS Paramount, Dreamworks Television, and Hallmark Channel. In Poland, she served as the Head of Script Development at Discovery Warner
Bros TVN (leading television broadcaster). She was responsible for numerous Polish series, e.g., “Medics”, “True Law”, “Belfer” (Canal+).
Barbara is armed with in-depth knowledge of screenwriting, hands-on production experience, and a solid grasp of the practical and logistical elements involved in transforming a project from page to screen. Barbara’s passion is effective storytelling.