"an unwavering commitment to quality, artistic integrity, and authentic storytelling in the independent film community."
TOP 10 TRAILBLAZERS IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
Joseph Sernio is a man who wears many hats, excelling as an actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. Born in Jersey City, Joseph began his acting career shortly after graduating from high school. Having delved into studying various acting techniques in NY City and LA, he embarked on his acting journey, eventually securing opportunities in off-Broadway productions.
Actor, producer, and the soul of authentic narratives
For Joe Sernio, the drive to tell authentic stories is what fuels his wide-ranging career as an actor, producer, and founder of Holly Lake Films. With a rare combination of raw acting chops and an entrepreneurial spirit, he’s carved out an impressive path – one that lets him completely inhabit complex characters while also birthing his own creative visions to life on screen.
VOYAGELA Magazine - Conversations with Joseph Sernio
Today we’d like to introduce you to Joseph Sernio. Joe was born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey, later moving to Howell, NJ. He began acting shortly after graduating Howell High School, thanks to his childhood friend Kevin Interdonato. Joe began to study several acting techniques in New York City and Los Angeles.
Film threat - "starts harold at the heightened level of anger and just builds from there"
Loved is one of those examples of taking a story that’s been playing in your head for a while and put it on film and push your skills of storytelling and filmmaking to make it compelling.
vents magazine - "One of the best films of 2024"
A big part of what makes The Bastard Sons work where other contemporary crime and action films typically fall short is in the excellent casting of Damiano’s small group of so-called bastard brothers and pretty much every other part in the film.
NJ's New Original Movie, The Bastard Sons is a modern day sopranos
“I typically don’t like gangster movies, but The Bastard Sons is unique and the ending will have your head spinning.” – Joselin La VecchiaIn early January of 2024, The Bastard Sons premiered in theaters, and audiences are raving.
You know i'm right podcast with special guest joseph sernio
On the 269th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by actor Joseph Sernio to discuss Growing up in Jersey City, later Howell; favorite places to eat + hang out, What made him want to pursue an acting career? Influences, How valuable were his early experiences working in off-Broadway productions and uncredited work on sets, and much more!
jersey kid makes good: twice
At age 43, Joe Sernio has already been acting for 20 years. Starting in soap operas and small productions, it was his high school pal Kevin Interdonato’s role in The Sopranos that gave him his first inspiration.
SCreenRant - The Bastard sons trailer offers a vengeance-fueled tale that tests loyal bonds
Screen Rant is pleased to present an exclusive first look at the trailer for The Bastard Sons, which is set to release in July. The indie crime thriller has been acquired by Cranked Up Films, which serves as the genre arm of indie distributor Good Deed Entertainment.
Film Threat - A down-and-dirty crime thriller with a bit of mystery.
A down-and-dirty crime thriller with a bit of mystery, it holds nothing back. It’s brutal and brash, all business, and hits hard. Vincent’s family is his “brothers.” A group of battled-ready misfits all raised together with relentless loyalty and no fear. In an all too familiar plot of revenge-seeking, the uncomplicated narrative sports some good personality for a modern-day small-town gangster thriller, which follows only two rules: an eye for an eye and take what’s yours. It’s that simple.