EMG PRODUCTIONS  is a Film, TV, & Children's Books company specializing in :

-TV and Film Development. 
-Sizzle Reels and Pitch Promos.

-Business Promo Videos.

-Children's Books Production



TAKING YOUR VISION TO THE NEXT LEVEL!  

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VISIONARY

GINO CAFARELLI

G​ino Cafarelli is an Actor, Producer, & Filmmaker who graduated from Holy Cross High School in 1987 and enrolled in St. John's University. He graduated from St. John's with a degree in Management, squeezing in some additional training in the arts and acting.

Gino started his professional acting career in 2002 being cast as Vinny Pitts in 1 episode of "The Sopranos." The episode was directed by Oscar nominee Mike Figgis of "Leaving Las Vegas" The episode earned him his SAG Card.

2005 would bring Gino a cameo role as Joe Pesci's bodyguard in "The Good Shepherd." He was handpicked by actor & director Robert DeNiro for the part. 

While residing in Los Angeles, Gino posted his very first reel to YouTube, and was subsequently discovered by Robert Siegel - writer of the Oscar nominated film "The Wrestler." Siegel offered Gino the supporting lead role of "Jeff Aufiero." A fast talking attorney opposite actor/comedian Patton Oswalt in Siegel's new film "Big Fan". The film & Gino's performance received critical acclaim premiering at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival in U.S. Dramatic Competition. The film was later nominated for a Gotham Award, as well as an Independent Spirit Award. 

TV Credits include: ABC'S "FOR LIFE",   "Ray Donovan", "Blindspot", "Boardwalk Empire", "Nurse Jackie", "Dexter" ,"Blue Bloods", "Castle", and "Happy".

Gino Cafarelli reteamed with writer/director Robert Siegel on the movie "CRUISE". Gino brought the project to Siegel, which was based on a short story that was written and directed by Gino. The movie is a throwback to 1987, and is loosely based on his growing up in Queens,NY. Cafarelli has a supporting role in the film and serves as Executive Producer.
"CRUISE"released in 2018 and is currently streaming on HULU & on all on demand platforms.

2018 also brought Gino an audience award at  the acclaimed Visionfest for the short film 'Bricklayer's Poet", which he produced and directed.

​2019/2020
Gino Cafarelli  made  a cameo in Martin Scorsese's Picture "THE IRISHMAN" as the Mayor of Philadelphia "Frank Rizzo" . Curently in "BAD EDUCATION" with Hugh Jackman on HBO, "CAPONE" with Tom Hardy, which he  has a supporting lead role in. Gino just completed writing his first screeenplay, and his first children's book called "Athena Visits The Marina", inspired by his daughter. Out in early 2021 !

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