Garden State Film Festival - River View Observer https://riverviewobserver.net A lifestyle and entertainment publication serving the Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne, Weehawken, West New York, North Bergen, Cliffside Park, Edgewater, Secaucus and Guttenberg Waterfront Communities Fri, 31 Mar 2017 15:01:18 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 YOUNG JERSEY CITY FILMMAKER TO SCREEN AT 15TH ANNUAL GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL https://riverviewobserver.net/young-jersey-city-filmmaker-screen-15th-annual-garden-state-film-festival/ Fri, 31 Mar 2017 15:01:18 +0000 http://riverviewobserver.net/?p=10616 Jersey City NJ–“Derek’s Friends” — a comedy by Jersey City filmmaker and McNair HS sophomore, Joseph G. Sexton will screen this weekend at the 2017 Garden State Film Festival in Atlantic City.   Joseph w rote, directed & played the lead in this film which had its world premiere August 2016 at the Oscar-qualifying Rhode Island International … Continue reading YOUNG JERSEY CITY FILMMAKER TO SCREEN AT 15TH ANNUAL GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL →

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Jersey City NJ–“Derek’s Friends” — a comedy by Jersey City filmmaker and McNair HS sophomore, Joseph G. Sexton will screen this weekend at the 2017 Garden State Film Festival in Atlantic City.   Joseph w rote, directed & played the lead in this film which had its world premiere August 2016 at the Oscar-qualifying Rhode Island International Film Festival, where the RIIFF jury awarded Derek’s Friends the FIRST PRIZE KidsEye International Film Award.

Joseph G Sexton Previously, Joseph won accolades for another one of his movies, “The American Dream” a documentary on immigrants, which was awarded second prize in the 2015 C-SPAN StudentCam competition and aired on national television. A longer version of that film screened at Loews Historic Theater, and at the Gala Opening Nite of the 2015 Golden Door International Film Festival.  Prior to that, Joseph produced “The Colors of Timothy,” a comedic mockumentary which garnered a nomination for Best Regional Short Film, and a personal scholarship for Joseph –all from the Golden Door International Film Festival.  More recently, Mr. Sexton was the recipient of the James Gandolfini Filmmakers of Tomorrow Award.

Derek’s Friends is a narrative about a boy who must let go of ‘peculiar’ friends in order to move onto the next stage in life. The film screens this Saturday, April 1st, at the Dante Hall Theater in Atlantic City.

 

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]]> New Jersey Actor “Joe Sernio” on the Road to Success https://riverviewobserver.net/new-jersey-actor-joe-sernio-on-the-road-to-success/ Tue, 20 Mar 2012 05:32:39 +0000 http://riverviewobserver.net/?p=4618 By Evelyn Bonilla In the very beginning Sernio’s journey was far off the acting road, a graduate of Chubb Institute, twice to be exact, once with a computer networking degree and the other with a technical support degree he began his life in information technology. But it would be his love of acting and the … Continue reading New Jersey Actor “Joe Sernio” on the Road to Success →

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Joe Sernio
In the very beginning Sernio’s journey was far off the acting road, a graduate of Chubb Institute, twice to be exact, once with a computer networking degree and the other with a technical support degree he began his life in information technology. But it would be his love of acting and the passion in his heart to follow his dream that would push the young Sernio onto the acting lane. Now several independent films later and former roles on daytimes soap operas Sernio is now following his life’s true passion.

He has received acclaim for his acting and the films he has been a part of; have received a compilation of awards. In retrospect, if you were to watch some of the characters he portrays on film you could see that Sernio has hone his craft and has brought to the film screen an “intensity and dynamic” to his acting.

Sernio has starred in such independent films as “The Roadhouse” Repetition of Change”, “Mourning on Charlotte Street” and currently he has a role in a new film entitled, “A Dance with Andrea.” Sernio is truly dedicated to his films, but in his spare time he is devoted to helping others develop their acting skills as well. Presently he is working with well-known actor Vinny Pastore of Sopranos fame. Pastore has formed a theater company entitled, “The Buffalo Theater Group” which will work on developing new screenplays in addition to reviving iconic works by various playwrights.

Although, Sernio is still making his way up the ladder of success he is aware that in order to keep following his dream he has to continue to survive. An expert in Information Technology Sernio has used his expertise and created a media marketing company entitled, “Shoreline Media Marketing www.shorelinemedian.com

The company is dedicated to creating the very best in media marketing and design.

Actor, entrepreneur and motivator Sernio continues to work hard and to follow his true life’s passion in acting. His advice for up and coming actors and actresses is as follows, “Always have something to keep you going and have a backup plan that you can fall back on. “Follow your dream and stay true to your craft”

Today, Joe Sernio continues to travel to support all of his films at their screenings, he continues to run his business, gives of his expertise to help and support others and shows that the independent film industry is definitely alive and thriving!

Joe Sernio with "Robert Pastorelli Rising Star Award"

It is his love for acting that has shaped his life and made him a recipient of the prestigious “Robert Pastorelli Rising Star Award.” I’m sure Sernio in many ways can relate to the popular Pastorelli quote which states, “You do a show and go home and don’t realize the impact you’re having…Robert Pastorelli.

To view some of Sernio’s films join him at this year’s 10th Annual Garden State Film Festival. The festival takes place in Asbury Park, N.J., beginning on March 22-24th see www.gsff.org for times and schedule. Also to learn more about Joe Sernio sign on to joesernioonline.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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]]> GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL SCOUTING CANDIDATES FOR ANNUAL ROBERT PASTORELLI RISING STAR AWARD https://riverviewobserver.net/garden-state-film-festival-scouting-candidates-for-annual-robert-pastorelli-rising-star-award/ https://riverviewobserver.net/garden-state-film-festival-scouting-candidates-for-annual-robert-pastorelli-rising-star-award/#respond Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:58:47 +0000 http://riverviewobserver.net/?p=4076 AWARD TO BE PRESENTED AT  10TH ANNUAL EVENT Asbury Park, NJ The Tenth Annual Garden State Film Festival is scouting candidates for their annual Robert Pastorelli Rising Star Award. The award is named after the late award winning actor and co-founder of the GSFF, Robert Pastorelli who was instrumental in bringing this prestigious event to … Continue reading GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL SCOUTING CANDIDATES FOR ANNUAL ROBERT PASTORELLI RISING STAR AWARD →

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AWARD TO BE PRESENTED AT

 10TH ANNUAL EVENT

Asbury Park, NJ
The Tenth Annual Garden State Film Festival is scouting candidates for their annual Robert Pastorelli Rising Star Award. The award is named after the late award winning actor and co-founder of the GSFF, Robert Pastorelli who was instrumental in bringing this prestigious event to the State of New Jersey.The award will be presented at the Garden State Film Festival Black Tie Awards Dinner on March 25th, 2012 at The Crystal Point in Pt. Pleasant , NJ.The Robert Pastorelli Rising Star Award is open to all present or former New Jersey actors, regardless of age or union affiliation Eligible candidates must have been born or raised in New Jersey and have an undeniable passion for the art form and have made inroads to the industry through hard work and determination. The deciding committee will be looking for a progression of work in theater, commercials, television, and film. Submissions should be sent to GSFF Pastorelli Award C/O 1310 Winding Brook Road, Spring Lake, NJ 07762. Postmarked no later than December 1, 2011, and should include a headshot, resume, references and demo DVD, or website address if available. Submitted materials will not be returned to applicants. 

Interviews will take place in January at a location to be determined. For more about The Garden State Film Festival please visit our website at www.gsff.org.

 

About the 10th Annual Garden State Film Festival

The Garden State Film Festival was born in 2002 after a chance encounter in a Sea Girt, NJ Grocery store by 25-year film industry veteran Diane Raver and the well-known Hollywood actor Robert Pastorelli. Through his deep ties to Hollywood Mr. Pastorelli and Ms. Raver were able to bring the Garden State Film Festival to life at its successful premiere in 2003. Since that time, such industry notables such as Glenn Close, Frank Vincent, Batman producer Michael Uslan, Austin Pendleton, Kurtwood Smith, James Gandolfini, Budd Schulberg,Clarence Clemons, Bruce Stringsteen and others have lent their support. GSFF is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization held in the spring of each year at the Paramount Theater/Convention Hall complex as well as other venues in Asbury Park, New Jersey and surrounding area. For more information about the Garden State Film Festival please visit http://www.gsff.org or call 1-877-908-7050.

 

About the Sponsors of the 10th Annual Garden State Film Festival

The 10th Annual Garden State Film Festival could not be possible without the generous support of the following sponsors: The Asbury Park Press, In Jersey Magazine, Metromix Jersey Shore and The Islander, Madison Marquette, New Jersey Transit, Video Corporation of America, visitnj.org, Monmouth County Arts Council, Saker ShopRites, Inc., njscreenwriter.org, and Media Services. Other contributors include the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce, The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, Tim McLoone’s Supper Club, Yes!!! Let’s Talk About You!, King Limousine and Car Service. For more information about our sponsors please visit http://www.gsff.org/sponsors.php.

 

 

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