LOVERBOY – Film Treatment
Story & Written by: David Cropper & Debbie Moniz
Format: Feature Film
Genre: Romantic Drama / Thriller
When a young Tobago fisherman is betrayed and left for dead by his closest friends, he undergoes a dark rebirth, transforming into a ruthless dancehall superstar. Years later, his lost love returns to the island, forcing him to choose between his thirst for vengeance and the man he used to be
CHECK-IN
THE PREMISE:
Set in the heart of Toronto’s cultural district on Dundas Street West, ODE Toronto is more than a hotel – it’s a living, breathing love letter to Black excellence, style, and family legacy.
Set in the heart of Toronto’s cultural district on Dundas Street West, ODE Toronto is more than a hotel – it’s a living, breathing love letter to Black excellence, style, and family legacy.
This docu-series pulls back the curtain on the lives of the family behind the scenes.
Viewers follow the hotel’s founder (the mother), her three daughters, and her son—each with unique roles, personalities, and tensions—as they manage operations, events, art installations, guest experiences, and their own tangled personal dynamics. Every episode gives a glimpse into the drama, laughter, cultural richness, and high stakes of keeping this rare gem alive in a fast-changing city.
EPISODE STRUCTURE: Each episode weaves three layers:
LOG LINE:
At the intersection of hospitality, heritage, and hustle, a powerhouse matriarch and her children run Toronto’s only boutique Black-owned hotel. With guests checking in from around the world and family drama always checking in uninvited, “CHECK-IN”is where culture, chaos, and community collide under one very stylish roof