DARIYO: PLANET UNIVERSE

 (In Pre-Production)

Synopsis

A new sci-fi hip-hop dramedy with a message to audiences: Never give up on your dreams. Roll with the miracles.

The miracle that they’re looking for - these two boys, friends since childhood, one black (Qdog), one white (Blade), is to enter and win a music competition in order to secure a deal with a producer at a kick-ass record label that is guaranteed to make them hip-hop stars. The adventure begins one night in the most expected way, when a UFO lands in Blade’s backyard during rehearsal. There, a curious alien befriends the boys with his “Pro 7” device, which gives him the ability to communicate with humans, and almost immediately becomes a major hip-hop fan. Impressed with their music, the alien sends a message back home saying: They do this thing here on Earth called music. It’s absolutely fascinating. Nicknamed “Dariyo” by the two boys, the alien joins them in their music composition, elevating their performance at the competition (as only an alien can), which inspires a standing ovation led by the foremost hip-hop music executive. Captivated by their sound and vibe, the producer pursues the boys to sign with his label. The question is, will the boys risk their dream by becoming too ‘fly’ or self-important by hanging out with and collaborating with an alien?

Written by writer-producer, David Lowe, whose credits include LA Confidential, Living Single, Dante’s Peak, Volcano, ER, 24 and The West Wing, to name just a few.

The film is produced by Dennis Maguire whose credits include Ridley Scott’s Black Rain starring Michael Douglas and Andy Garcia, and THE MECHANIC, starring Jason Statham.