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artistic integrity, and authentic storytellinG"
artistic integrity, and authentic storytellinG"
We strive to be the very best in the independent film industry, crafting extraordinary stories that captivate audiences and push the boundaries of creativity.
With a passionate and talented team of actors and filmmakers, we possess the expertise and vision to bring unique narratives to life, unencumbered by the constraints of mainstream conventions. By embracing innovation and embracing diverse perspectives, we consistently deliver exceptional independent productions that resonate deeply with viewers, provoking thought and sparking conversations.
Our unwavering commitment to quality, artistic integrity, and authentic storytelling sets us apart, making us the go-to destination for filmmakers and audiences seeking thought-provoking and unforgettable cinematic experiences. Welcome to the realm of independent film at its finest.
We are dedicated to crafting captivating and meaningful stories on film. Bringing these stories to life requires a dedicated team, hard work, and unwavering commitment. If you share our love for filmmaking, we’d love to connect. We are currently in discussions with investors and crew members who want to be part of something special. I invite you to join the magic and become part of the Holly Lake Films family.
Joseph A. Sernio
Holly Lake Films, Inc.
HORSEPOWER TV PILOT
Created By: Joseph Sernio & D.J. Higgins
Genre: Thriller / Western
Status: Piot Episode Completed / Pitching
HORSEPOWER IS A modern-day western plunging into the world of blackmail, crime and small-town politics. set against the backdrop of the Wild West this series crafts a gripping tale of survival where trust is a rare commodity, and the line between friends and enemies blurs into uncertainty.
Fletcher Miller, a Harvard-educated son of a wealthy Colorado ranch family, aspires to become the next governor of Colorado. Never one to have much self-restraint or awareness of his limits, he lives a life with few morals, many excesses, and little regard for anyone who might derail his path. During a moment of intoxicated inattention, the trajectory of his campaign hits a roadblock. Teetering on the edge of ruin, his “fixer” and his wife must quickly act before everything spirals uncontrollably, ending his career and freedom.
Fletcher quickly discovers that those he trusted most will turn to preserve their own self-interests. When authorities unearth the developing cover-up, he realizes that if elected, he’ll be owned.
What happens next sets the tone for an action-packed series plunging the viewer into the world of small-town politics, blackmail, romance, and murder. The story lays bare a gripping tale of survival where trust is a rare commodity and the line between friends and enemies blurs into uncertainty.
LOVED
Created By: Joseph Sernio & D.J. Higgins
Genre: Thriller / Horror
Status: Completed / Pitching / VOD Platforms
In the gripping narrative miniseries “Loved,” we follow the turbulent journey of Harold, an unhinged plumber who jeopardizes his career and risks imprisonment after discovering his wife in an intimate encounter with another man. Venturing through the California desert in his camper, he passionately directs his anger and anguish towards a framed picture of his wife, seated beside him. In his fervent proclamations, he justifies his actions as acts of protection and fidelity to their wedding vows.
As we journey alongside Harold in his frantic desert drive, we observe a man in the throes of despair, intoxicated and distraught. He desperately vents his emotions towards the picture of his wife on the passenger’s seat, engaging in fervent arguments with this inanimate representation of “her.” In his tortured state, he contends that he committed acts of violence in the name of love. We witness Harold, consumed by anger and disillusionment, having surreal conversations with an inanimate object, depicting the depths of his emotional turmoil.
THE BASTARD SONS
Created By: Kevin Interdonato
Genre: Action / Drama
Status: Completed / Distributed / VOD Platforms
Created by Actor/Director/Producer Kevin Interdonato The Bastard Sons tells the story of Small-town gangsters as they seek revenge on the family, after an inside job leaves their Boss killed.
Latest Review, Film Threat.
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.
BLOOD FATHER
Created By: Joseph Sernio
Genre: Action / Thriller / Horror
Status: Pre-Production 2025
Former operative John Wesson risks everything to rescue an infant from a ruthless drug cartel leader, then disappears into hiding. Years later, he’s built a quiet life with his wife, raising the child as their own, her true origins kept secret. But after 15 years, the cartel kingpin—her biological father—finally finds them, determined to reclaim his daughter. What he doesn’t expect is the storm of fury John is ready to unleash.
As the night unfolds on Halloween Eve, a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues, with the Smiths fighting tooth and nail to defend their home and their daughter from the merciless cartel. With every passing moment, the tension mounts, blending elements of horror and revenge into a gripping tale of survival against all odds.
Will John and Melissa's love and courage be enough to withstand the onslaught and keep their family intact, or will they fall victim to the relentless pursuit of those who seek to tear them apart?
HAWLEY
Created By: Joseph Sernio, Gary Cairns, and Sean Crayne
Genre: Phycological Thriller / Horror
Status: Pre-Production 2025
As Christmas EVE descends on Hawley, three thieves disguised as Santa crash a local poker game to pull off a daring heist. But as they try to escape, they discover the town has a sinister will of its own, and their crimes will not go unpunished.
Fresh out of a seven-year prison sentence, Johnny recruits his brother Chuck-O and best friend Tommy to help him rob a poker game in the small town of Hawley. With the stolen money in hand and just outside the city limits, tensions flare, leading to an argument that causes their vehicle to crash.
Rescued by a pastor and his son, Johnny, Chuck-O, and Tommy awaken to find their car and the stolen money missing. They are told they can't leave, forced to stay as punishment for their sins. Determined to get the money back, Johnny seeks answers.
As they come to realize a supernatural force is punishing those for their wicked deeds, Johnny begins to suspect that, while he may have escaped prison, he’s now trapped in something far worse—possibly hell itself.
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