Family is where friendship is.
Jay ROCCO is a comedy/drama created by Fernando J. Scarpa. The 30 min episode introduces a cast of phenomenal young actors Fernando has been mentoring for months, along with experienced talents in a dynamic story shot on the Pacific Coast of Malibu, California. A comedy that will make you laugh and will touch your heart when it comes to friendship and family, because "family is where friendship is".
The Story
When Matteo, an intriguing and good looking young man, breaks into the house of famous Italian designer and worldwide brand name 'Jay ROCCO', claiming to be his son, soon is clear that a new friendship is born.
Supported by editor in chief of Jay's top fashion magazine, the beautiful and charismatic Sophia, and with the help of the street king rapper Dreedy, Jay will oppose all adversities to keep his 'son' with him.
A new family is born, uncommon as invincible. A magic tie between generations where Jay will have no problem in finding his place in Matteo's heart.
The Cast
- Jay Rocco | FERNANDO J. SCARPA
- Matteo | PHUC CAO
- Sophia | MARA NEW
- Maddalena | JACINTA MARASCO
- Jordan | REED IACARELLA
- Sibilla | MICHELE DAVIS
- Dreddy | MAWULI 'Lazee' KULEGO
- Dinoh | FRANCO LENTINI
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Maurice | RYAN KOLTON
- Shup | KEVIN YOUNG
and here we are:
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Fernando J. Scarpa as 'Jay ROCCO' - A fashion designer worldwide known for his brilliant creations. A brand name, an icon, a rich and powerful man on top of a business empire. Jay is eccentric, sarcastic, a sharp mind, generous and always busy. In other words a very lonely man in his forties, thirties.
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Phuc Cao as 'Matteo' - This mysterious young man enters the house of Jay as a thief and will exit as a son. But is it true? Sure thing is, he knows how to woo girls.
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Mara New as 'Sophia' - As editor in chief of the 'Jay ROCCO' magazine, Sophia has power, control, charm and many many husbands in her past. Young, old, any shape and size, even a 5 ft man... if she only could recall their names right...
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Jacinta Marasco as 'Maddalena' -
fashionista without the talent of her brother Jay. One of the most annoying sister ever written in comedy. LOL. ![]()
Reed Iacarella as 'Jordan' -
A loyal bodyguard, Jordan hides a secret that will shock everybody when revealed.
Franco Lentini as 'Dinoh' - manager of the famous rapper/singer Dreddy, an American-Italian from New York who knows only one rule, sue people that get on your way.
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Mawuli 'Lazee' Kulego as 'Dreddy' -
one of the few artists in Hollywood whom Jay trusts for real, because as Jay he is gone through hell before reaching the top.
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Ryan Kolton as 'Maurice' -
this ambitious young man has been newly promoted as CEO of the Jay ROCCO Inc. His happiness will crash against harsh reality.
Kevin Young as 'Shup' - he is the accountant of Jay ROCCO Inc. Precise, technical, always on point unless he doesn't have his 5 minutes of panic.
The Location
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Jay's Villa in Malibu, CA - Suspended between the ocean and the hills of Malibu, Jay lives in this paradise almost as a reclusive. But when Matteo comes into his life... well the final scene will see this pool full of girls.
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Gallery session to see more about us, locations and fun stuff.
The Perks
Jay ROCCO campaign foresees some active perks. Thanks for considering those. But, any amount counts !!! It will make you a contributor and your name will be listed in the end credit as 'contributor'. (You can waive your right to see your name listed by contacting us at the end of the campaign or you can donate anonymously).
The Team
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Mara New and
Fernando J. Scarpa produce Jay ROCCO. Mara and Fernando are the team behind
Doradus (2014). Doradus has won
Audience Award at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood for the Hollyshorts Film Festival,
Honorable Mention at the Hollywood and Vine Film Festival and was nominated
Best Short at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival. If you haven't seen Doradus yet, enjoy the latest
trailer.
For more trailers, clips, photos, awards, comments and testimonials, visit Doradus
Official Website.
More about Jay ROCCO
Jay ROCCO is the second venture of Mara and Fernando as producers with Flying Penguins Entertainment and Nuovo Productions. Principle photography shoots in February 2015 in Malibu, CA. The location is a sumptuous villa on the ocean, and a selected few interiors of Jay's villa and Sophia's magazine headquarter. The script has gone through several readings, it is now locked and available upon request. A budget top sheet has been produced and is available upon request. More credits and credential for team and cast are available at Jay ROCCO IMDb page.
Thank you for your trust and support. We are looking forward to a great time together with Jay ROCCO.
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Some disclaimers:
- Production schedule is subject to changes.
- Cast is subject to change or schedule availability.
- Above the line key positions will be defined when the funding is secured.
- A final cut of the show will be available to all contributors on online platform.
- Make sure to contact the producers through this page and tell them your email address if your perk requires the sending of links.
