AN ORIGINAL SCRIPTED SERIES
T H E
B A R B E R
HISTORICAL DRAMA / DARK COMEDY / THRILLER
8 episodes x 45 minutes
Developed by Isnovikov Creative Lab
Produced in collaboration with No Sleep Production
BARBER
THE
ORIGINAL SCRIPTED SERIES
Developed by Isnovikov Creative Lab
Produced in collaboration with No Sleep Production
Developed by Isnovikov Creative Lab
Produced in collaboration with No Sleep Production
HISTORICAL DRAMA / DARK COMEDY / THRILLER
8 episodes x 45 minutes
Trailer (1:59)
Tone, rhythm, and visual style
Key Scene (02:23)
The first operation. Tension, absurdity,
and core characters
and core characters
Pilot Episode (36:04)
Proof-of-concept, full team production
Watch the Project
We invite you to explore three key video materials that capture the tone, style,
and potential of The Barber.
and potential of The Barber.
Yeah! We did it
The Barber has completed a full pilot episode, with every detail crafted to capture the tone and scope of the series. Over the past year, we’ve developed the full season bible, refined the scripts, and mapped out the world our characters inhabit.
What began as an idea has grown into a living, breathing universe — and we’re ready to take the next step toward full-scale production.
What began as an idea has grown into a living, breathing universe — and we’re ready to take the next step toward full-scale production.
LOGLINE
After accidentally killing a client during a livestream, modern barber
Tom is thrust into the 17th century, forced to become a surgeon. Without anesthesia, tools, or room for error.
After accidentally killing a client during a livestream, modern barber
Tom is thrust into the 17th century, forced to become a surgeon. Without anesthesia, tools, or room for error.
SYNOPSIS
Tom is a young barber and aesthete, convinced he’s found his true calling. But when he accidentally kills a client during a livestream event, his life shatters. A homeless woman on the barbershop porch sends him to a distorted version of the 17th century – a village where the barber is also a surgeon and an executioner.
To survive, Tom must take the place of the deceased village barber and learn to operate without anaesthesia, training, or moral preparation. Strange allies surround him: a drunken doctor, a nine-year-old sadist, and Aceso, the goddess of medicine playing her own game.
Why was he brought here? And is he truly choosing his path – or has it been chosen for him?
Tom is a young barber and aesthete, convinced he’s found his true calling. But when he accidentally kills a client during a livestream event, his life shatters. A homeless woman on the barbershop porch sends him to a distorted version of the 17th century – a village where the barber is also a surgeon and an executioner.
To survive, Tom must take the place of the deceased village barber and learn to operate without anaesthesia, training, or moral preparation. Strange allies surround him: a drunken doctor, a nine-year-old sadist, and Aceso, the goddess of medicine playing her own game.
Why was he brought here? And is he truly choosing his path – or has it been chosen for him?
Team
Our international team, based in Georgia, brings together a complete range of specialists from development and design to production and post.
No Sleep Production is our partner production company, providing full technical and on-set support.
Our international team, based in Georgia, brings together a complete range of specialists from development and design to production and post.
No Sleep Production is our partner production company, providing full technical and on-set support.
For industry professionals interested in exploring The Barber in depth, a complete pitch deck is available in PDF format.
It includes the series overview, actors, visual world, character arcs, and production details offering a clear picture of the market potential.
The document is intended for producers, distributors, and partners seeking collaboration opportunities.
It includes the series overview, actors, visual world, character arcs, and production details offering a clear picture of the market potential.
The document is intended for producers, distributors, and partners seeking collaboration opportunities.
Download the Pitch or visual Deck
CAST & CHARACTERS
The Barber features a fully assembled international cast actors discovered across different countries and cultures, chosen for their ability to embody the story’s complex, often contradictory characters.
Each role was cast with the same precision as the world itself was built: not for name value, but for truth, chemistry, and tone. The result is an ensemble that reflects the diversity, tension, and dark humor at the heart of the series.
The Barber features a fully assembled international cast actors discovered across different countries and cultures, chosen for their ability to embody the story’s complex, often contradictory characters.
Each role was cast with the same precision as the world itself was built: not for name value, but for truth, chemistry, and tone. The result is an ensemble that reflects the diversity, tension, and dark humor at the heart of the series.
Season Bible
Industry professionals can request access to the full season bible, which includes complete episode storylines, character arcs, and key themes that define The Barber.
Industry professionals can request access to the full season bible, which includes complete episode storylines, character arcs, and key themes that define The Barber.
Get in Touch
We welcome inquiries from producers, distributors, broadcasters, and festival representatives interested in The Barber or potential collaboration.
Whether you’d like to request viewing materials, receive the full bible, or discuss partnership opportunities don’t hesitate to reach out.
Whether you’d like to request viewing materials, receive the full bible, or discuss partnership opportunities don’t hesitate to reach out.
+995 597 025 877
isnovikov.film@gmail.com
isnovikov.film@gmail.com
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