Creative Independent Films
Experience storytelling like never before with our motion pictures.
Creative Independent Films
Experience storytelling like never before with our motion pictures.
ABOUT LUCIANO PICTURES
Our Mission
At Luciano Pictures, we are dedicated to creating captivating motion pictures that resonate with audiences. Our mission is to tell unique stories that inspire and entertain viewers around the world.
WHAT WE DO
Our Commitment
Our Commitment
Our Commitment
At Luciano Pictures, we are dedicated to creating high-quality, visually stunning films that captivate audiences and tell powerful stories. Our team of talented filmmakers and producers work tirelessly to bring your vision to life on the big screen.
Our Experience
Our Commitment
Our Commitment
Lead by Actor/Producer/Director J.L. Botelho, our team has over thirty years of experience in the motion picture film industry. We have worked on a wide range of projects, from feature films to commercials and promotional videos. We bring our expertise and passion to every project we take on, ensuring that each film is a success.
Our Process
Our Commitment
Our Process
We believe in a collaborative approach to filmmaking, working closely with BCW Productions and Manhattan Skyline Films, we strive for excellence and attention to detail in every aspect of the filmmaking process.
OUR CURRENT PROJECT
The Hook
The Hook
DIRECTED BY: J.L. Botelho
PRODUCED BY: J.L. Botelho, Sean Costa, and Gary Wilson
STORY BY: Sean Costa
SCREENPLAY BY: Sean Costa, Gary Wilson, and Adrienne Baumann
CINEMATOGRAPHY BY: Robert Sullivan
SOUND BY: Dalton Webb
MUSIC BY: Peter Antonellis, J.L. Botelho, and Sean Boyce
The Hook
The Hook
The Hook
"On Cape Cod, the only thing scarier than sharks is the stupidity of humans."
When a struggling documentary crew stages fake shark attacks to spark internet fame, their viral hoax spirals into real chaos, triggering mass hysteria, accidental deaths, and one deranged fisherman's quest for glory.
The Hook
CREATIVE CONSULTANTS:
William Brower
Robert "Bobo" Miller
Melanie Robel
Cameron Scott
OUR CAST
Nicholas M. Garofolo
Nicholas M. Garofolo
Nicholas M. Garofolo
Nicholas M. Garofolo is an Award-winning New York City actor and was born in the Bronx, New York. Nicholas had the lead role in "Twenty Twenty" which won " Best Psychedelic Fantasy Short Film " at Retro Avant Garde Film Festival (2020) and Best Horror/Thriller at the Golden Wheat Awards Festival (2022). Twenty Twenty has screened at the
Nicholas M. Garofolo is an Award-winning New York City actor and was born in the Bronx, New York. Nicholas had the lead role in "Twenty Twenty" which won " Best Psychedelic Fantasy Short Film " at Retro Avant Garde Film Festival (2020) and Best Horror/Thriller at the Golden Wheat Awards Festival (2022). Twenty Twenty has screened at the Buenos Aires International Film Festival, Andromeda Film Festival and the AfterLife Film Festival. The follow up to "Twenty Twenty", "Blood Fear" screened at The Hollywood Monthly Film Festival (Nominee for Best Sci-Fi Film) and at the Focus International Film Festival (Ruby Award Winner). The follow up to "Blood Fear", "Feeding On The Living" won best Sci-Film at The Hollywood Monthly Film Festival. These three films have become chapters in the feature film titled "Crime Traveler: The Adventures of Dave Slade. This film is available on Tubi, Plex, Fawesome TV, Troma, Cineverse and Prime Video.
Christine Mone
Nicholas M. Garofolo
Nicholas M. Garofolo
Christine Mone is known for Me, Myself & Irene (2000), Ted 2 (2015), Artificial Evil Awakens (2024) and Soul Family: A Day in the Lives (2025).
Miranda M. Brown
Nicholas M. Garofolo
Miranda M. Brown
Miranda M. Brown is known for Artificial Evil Awakens (2024).
Adrienne Baumann
Sean-Michael Hibbert
Sean-Michael Hibbert
Adrienne Baumann is a Standup Comedian and is known as the "Cape Cod Funny Girl." She was in the film Artificial Evil Awakens (2024).
Sean-Michael Hibbert
Sean-Michael Hibbert
Sean-Michael Hibbert
Sean-Michael Hibbert is an Actor, and an up-and-coming Director based on Cape Cod. He is currently writing and directing a handful of short films, and was featured in the film Artificial Evil Awakens (2024).
Alex Poznick
Sean-Michael Hibbert
Alex Poznick
Alex Poznick is an Actor and a former Radio Host for Cape Cod Community College (2018-2020). The Hook will be his first feature film.
Gary Wilson
Peter Antonellis
Alex Poznick
Gary Wilson is an Actor, Producer, Writer, and Musician.
Sean Boyce
Peter Antonellis
Peter Antonellis
Sean Boyce is an Actor, Musician, Writer, Director, and Artist. He has acted in several short films.
Peter Antonellis
Peter Antonellis
Peter Antonellis
Peter Antonellis is an Actor and Musician who performs around Cape Cod. He is the guitarist and songwriter for The Surf Drive Band.
Eric Baumann
Eric Baumann
Eric Baumann
Eric Baumann is an Actor who has worked both in front and behind the camera for local film productions.
Sean Costa
Eric Baumann
Eric Baumann
Sean Costa is a Writer, Producer, and Actor. He is the creator of The Hook and the driving force behind the production.