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Adventure/Drama
Set against the backdrop of the country’s largest electrical blackouts, a 16 year-old girl named Taylor Jo receives a mysterious birthday gift that leads her and her friends on an adventurous collision course towards a plot to dismantle America’s power grid.
Upcoming Production
Horror / Supernatural
After unearthing a powerful Aztec artifact known as The Obsidian Mirror, a group of young adults find themselves haunted by a series of poltergeist and paranormal activities. Aided by an otherworldly mysterious stranger, the gang begins to uncover a 500 year-old plot by a malevolent spirit seeking to regain possession of the object.
*Live Action – Concept Art Depicted
It Takes A Village...
About Villager Pictures
At Villager Pictures, we believe it truly takes a village to make a film. Every project is a collaborative adventure where each person’s contribution matters—whether you’re behind the camera, in front of it, or keeping things running smoothly. In other art forms, it often falls to one person to bring a vision to life, but filmmaking is the ultimate team effort. It’s a mix of creativity, dedication, and everyone’s unique ideas coming together to create something magical. We’re proud to be based in Ohio, building films by Ohioans, but our doors are open to passionate people from everywhere. After all, a village is only as strong as its community.
VINNY SISSON
Producer
Vinny Sisson is an award-winning independent film producer, director, and cinematographer, now based in his home state of Ohio. In 2022, Villager Pictures co-produced The Other Side of Darkness, which premiered and went on to be streamed over 4 million times. Shot in 2020 for less than $20,000 USD, the film is distributed by Indie Rights Movies and is available on Amazon Prime, Tubi, and YouTube Movies. As a creative producer, Vinny thrives on tackling the challenges of microbudget filmmaking and consistently pushes the boundaries of independent film.
Career
Vinny’s experience covers nearly every corner of the film industry. He has worked in roles such as editor, post-production supervisor, colorist, gaffer, grip, camera operator, sound operator, assistant director, production coordinator, and even composer. His strong background in marketing, advertising, and promotional video production enhances his ability to bring the right people, talent, and logistics together to create movie magic.
Experience
Vinny grew up in Garrettsville, OH, where residents are known as “Villagers”—one of the inspirations behind the name Villager Pictures. Inspired by his father, an award-winning commercial video producer, Vinny made his first short film at age 10 and has been making films ever since. After attending the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, where he lived and worked for 10 years, he took on a wide range of roles in the film industry. In 2012, he directed the award-winning documentary My Way. He’s also had the privilege of working with talents like director Jennifer Lynch (9-1-1), actor French Stewart (3rd Rock from the Sun), and voice actor Steve Mackall (The Mighty Ducks).
Partnerships
Vinny’s company, Villager Pictures, has a strong partnership with Adam Deierling’s Saturn Entertainment Studios. Together, they produced the Adventure/Drama, The Other Side of Darkness and are currently working on a Horror/Supernatural, The Obsidian Mirror, set for release in 2025/2026.
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At Villager Pictures, we’re passionate about creating films right here in Ohio, by Ohioans, but we welcome creative talent from anywhere! Whether you’re interested in working with us or just want to say hello, we believe in openness, collaboration, and helping each other tell meaningful stories. Feel free to reach out by filling out the form or by sending us an email direct – we’re always here to connect and explore new opportunities together!
