"Following a failed assassination attempt, three strangers in a Long Island cocaine syndicate are forced to lockdown at their boss's remote safe house. But as a gas leak consumes their weekend sanctuary, a volatile mix of suspicion, addiction, and a hidden informant threatens to ignite the room before the law and a rival gang can eclipse them."

"Ever since I can remember, cinema has been my greatest passion. The power of storytelling through motion pictures has inspired me to dedicate my life to filmmaking, and now I’m taking a big step forward with a proof-of-concept scene shoot. This project is more than just a creative endeavor—it’s a crucial piece in my journey to making a full-length feature film. By creating this scene, I hope to attract investors and demonstrate the vision and potential behind the story I want to tell.

Bringing this project to life requires the dedication and hard work of a talented cast and crew. The funds raised here will go directly toward paying and feeding everyone involved, ensuring that we can work together in a supportive and professional environment. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us get closer to making this dream a reality and showing what’s possible when a community comes together to support independent film. I’m deeply grateful for any support you can offer. Your generosity will not only make this project possible but also allow me to keep you updated on our progress and share the impact your belief has on this journey.

Thank you for being part of this story and for helping bring new voices and visions to the world of cinema."

-Joe Acierno

The Team - Portfolios available by clicking on the underlined names below:

Joe Acierno - Director, Writer, Producer

Joe is a filmmaker and entrepreneur from Long Island, New York who is also is the founder of Natural Multimedia LLC, a bold new force for visceral and innovative motion pictures. Joe has been a cinephile ever since he watched The Lion King at two years old. His ambition is to make films that are authentic and grounded in realism while achieving great cinematic value. He has directed, written, and produced a variety of short films including the award-winning romantic dramedy The Playboy of Park Slope, as well as the micro short drama, I Love Who You Are. His most recent directorial effort is the sports drama Last Set which follows a young, obsessive bodybuilder as he grapples with both the temptation of steroids as well as the personal cost of his beloved sport. Joe is thrilled to be making his feature debut that's not only an extension of the first short film he ever made, but also an opportunity to create an unpredictable world full of claustrophobic tension and characters at war with themselves as well as each other.

Anthony Ferrara - ("Sal Cattaneo")

Born and raised in Staten Island, Anthony Ferrara is a rare breed from his New York City Borough to dive into acting. Not only a SAG-AFTRA actor, but also is a model, editor, content creator looking to reach audiences globally.

Jose Alberto Alvarez - ("Andre Sarvis")

Jose Alberto Alvarez is an actor, producer, and screenwriter who has been involved in numerous amounts of professional projects ranging from narrative films, to live theater as well as industrial commercials. He minored in Theatre Arts at Stony Brook University and recently completed a professional acting conservatory at William Esper Studio under the tutelage of Barbara Marchant, a legendary teacher and actor in her own right. Alvarez has since gone on to make his stage debut in Harlem, win Best Overall Performance at the AMT International Film Festival (2024) and also Best Actor for the “Blood, Sweat and Bones” Short Film Competition at the Urban Action Showcase (2024).

Casey Ericson - ("Danny Walsh")

Casey Ericson is an actor, entrepreneur and boxing coach from Long Island, New York who owns his own gym, Two Champs Boxing. Starting combat sports at a young age, Casey has always been inspired by movies. Beginning his performing career with acting classes in college, he’s since been casted in numerous short films and appeared on the reality television series, Botched. Following his commanding turn as troubled bodybuilder Hubert Garcia in Last Set, he looks forward to expanding his acting chops with more projects and growing his boxing gym where he’s given even more emotional and creative inspiration.