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.shorelinemedianj.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!

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.

Hey guys. I am proud to announce that i took a very last minute Job with a company called Lake Films… Lets make a long story short..In a way…I just wrapped on a film and my dog is running out in the woods somewhere so eventually I’m going to have to go find her…. I was suppose to audition for a film called “A Dance with Andrea” about 3 months ago maybe a little longer. It turned out that i could not make the audition due to other obligations that i had to take care of. I spoke to the director/Producer and that was that. A few months later I receive an email from that same Director (Lance) It turns out he was still in need of someone to play Victor which was the part i was going to audition for. Now mind you i was just saying to a few friends that this will be the first time in 5 years i did not have anything to put into The Garden State Film Festival… He sent the script over and after reading the script i emailed him at about 2AM and said “Lets Do It” i fell in love with the story. Today, Wednesday December 14 we just wrapped all my scenes. It was amazing. Its just funny how things work out. If something is meant to be it will be you just have to take advantage of it and go with it. I’m really looking forward to everyone seeing this one and I’m hoping it can be the Garden State Film Festival that it premiers in. The film is called a Dance with Andrea and will be out soon. Below is a small teaser. Talk soon.. J. Sernio

Once again thank you for all of the support that is given to myself as well as Independent film. I hope that you all keep following.

A Dance With Andrea

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In my opinion a depiction of life would be, “when you’re on a lonely road; you are given two options; you can either get off the road or continue going until you get somewhere.” In truth it’s this option to continue down the road; that has led New Jersey actor Joe Sernio down the road to success.

Robert Pastorelli

On Sunday, April 3^rd at the Garden State Film Festival Awards Dinner at The English Manor in Ocean Township, NJ; Sernio will be presented with the “2011 Robert Pastorelli Rising Star Award”. This prestigious award is named after the late award-winning actor and co-founder of the GSFF-Garden State Film Festival Robert Pastorelli. Pastorelli a New Jersey actor known for his work on television and film; was instrumental in bringing this prestigious event to the State of New Jersey. Recipients for this award are painstakingly chosen for talent in acting, determination and quality of character.

In the entertainment industry for the past 10 years, Sernio has perfected his craft and has excelled it to its fullest potential. He’s acted on television and film in a variety of roles, performed in live theater and has been featured numerous times in print work and media. His work has been noticed by the press and he has had a variety of articles published about him.

To date, Sernio is what most in the entertainment industry would consider a “natural born actor”, because of his ability to bring to the screen his special craft mixed with” passion and determination.” His role in director, “Nick Pavano’s” Lighting Film entitled, “The Roadhouse” (theroadhousemovie.com) in which he plays “Joe Nuzzo” alongside the very talented Monica Knight, is “haunting yet compelling”. Premiered in 2009, at the Garden State Film Festival, it rose to high acclaimed by winning the prestigious “2009 Audience Award.”

Joe Sernio

As he moves forward in his career, Sernio is once again in the limelight with a lead role in an award-winning film directed by Frank M. Calo, entitled, “Mourning on Charlotte Street” (mourningoncharlottestreet.com) in this film, Sernio plays the role of Lorenzo. The story takes place in the 1950’s, Bronx, N.Y and is based on a tragic true story of two brothers and their unbreakable bond of brotherly love. This film has received wide acclaimed having gathered a variety of awards at the 2010 Garden State Film Festival for Best Drama, Best Thriller, Best Director a Viewer’s Choice Award and a nomination for Sernio as Best Actor for his portrayal of Lorenzo.

Now as Sernio prepares to accept this award, he expresses his feeling upon being notified he is the winner of this award, “It is truly an honor to have an award like this and to especially have something in the form of an award given to me with the Pastorelli name on it. I promise to take this award in all future adventures I choose and to help keep the Pastorelli name strong. Thank you to all of my friends, family, directors, and fellow actors and actresses that help us all do what we love to do. A special thanks to “The Pastorelli Family and The Garden State Film Festival for this amazing gift.”

Presently, Sernio is working on live script readings in New York City’s elaborate theatre district and most recently a live stage production opposite film and television actor, Vinny Pastore. Acquiring roles in television, film and theater it would seem that there is nothing that this talented actor can’t do. If I were to make a suggestion it would probably be, “Hollywood take notice, Joe Sernio is an actor you don’t want to miss!”  To learn more about New Jersey actor Joe Sernio sign on to his website at joesernioonline.com

•  Watch Joe Sernio’s Exceptance Speech at The 2011 Garden State Film Festival, as he accepts The Robert Pastorelli Award. Click Here

 

• Watch The Thank You Video From Joe Sernio

 

• View pictures from the award dinner with Calrence Clemons, Lanie Kazann and more.