The New Rising Sons

New Rising Sons: The Band that Never Was

Status: Documentary In Production

In the 1990s record labels were caught in the post Nirvana grunge wave signing alternative rock bands in a fury. Some made it … many more did not. The story of the New Rising Sons the biggest band that never was.

Directed and Produced by: Olivia Serafini-Sauli

500 Calories

Status: In Post Production

500 Calories tells the story of a woman in the middle of an existential crisis who confronts the former director of an important ballet school.

Directed by: Cristina Spina

Produced by: Olivia Serafini-Sauli

Starring: Kathleen Chalfant and Yvonne Woods

On the House

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“On the House” is a short film that tells the story of a troubled man’s experience in purchasing a firearm at a country pawn shop. The film was shot in the Hudson Valley (Ulster and Columbia County, NY).

Cast:
Geoff Sobelle & Ron McLarty
Crew:
Director – Daniel Serafini-Sauli
Producer – Olivia Serafini-Sauli
Writer – David Dilley
Director of Photography – David Tumblety
Production Designer – David Stein
Film Editor – Marco Perez

World Premier Woodstock Film Festival woodstock logo Official Selection of the New York Short Film Festival.

Mary Bauer

“Mary Bauer” is a short film that tells the story of a sleepwalker who repeatedly journeys, by foot, through the city and suburbs until she reaches the countryside and house where she grew up. The film was inspired by the shadows cast in the streets of Brooklyn, NY. It was shot on the streets of Brooklyn, Manhattan and in Columbia County, NY.

Cast:
Lara Apponyi
Crew:
Director – Daniel Serafini-Sauli
Producer – Olivia Serafini-Sauli
Directory of Photography – Nick Strini
Film Editor – Nick Huoy

A to B

“A to B” tells the story of a man driving in his car through dark back country roads. The film was shot in the town of Ancram in Columbia County, NY.

Cast:
Marc Menchaca

Crew:
Director – Daniel Serafini-Sauli
Producer/Editor – Olivia Serafini-Sauli
Written by – David Dilley
Director of Photography – Andreas Von Scheele
Additional Editing/ Sound Mixing /Design – Kieran Healy