Step inside the world of Mavex Films. Explore our past productions, emotional and truly unique stories filmed across Boston, Rome, the exotic island of Ischia and beyond. Films that reflect our enduring passion for cinematic craft, rich storytelling, and timeless artistry. Discover where we’ve been, and glimpse our vision for the future.
The North End
Set in Boston's "Little Italy" and made for under $100,000. The Ciota brothers' critically acclaimed debut film premiered at the Montreal Film Festival and was the opening night film of the 1997 Boston Film Festival.
After traveling the festival circuit, the film was released theatrically through National Amusements where it played to sold out audiences in Boston and Providence prompting National Amusements' Shari Redstone to call it "the most successful independent film we have supported".
on Amazon Prime Video.
Ciao America
Shot entirely on location across Italy and starring Paul Sorvino ("Goodfellas"), Giancarlo Giannini ("Swept Away") and Violante Placido ("The American"), "Ciao America" is the Ciota brothers' first international feature film.
Teaming with EMC Co-Founder and producer Roger Marino, the film is based loosely on Joseph's experiences coaching American Football in Italy and features an original score by Andrea Morricone performed by the Rome Symphony Orchestra.
"Ciao America" opened on a limited theatrical release where it received rave reviews including a 3½ star review from the Boston Herald's Jim Verniere.
Streaming soon.
Stiffs
Following their success overseas, The Ciota Brothers returned to Boston to write and direct the comedy "Stiffs" starring Oscar nominated actor Danny Aiello ("Do The Right Thing"), John Polito ("Miller's Crossing") and Leslie Anne Warren ("Victor Victoria"). The film follows the trials and tribulations of a once illustrious "man about town" now working at a struggling neighborhood funeral home.
With an original score performed by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra written by acclaimed Italian composer Giuliano Taviani and recorded in Prague the film premiered at the Montreal Film Festival and is currently…
available on Tubi.
Cassino in Ischia
Three-time winner of "Best Yell in an Action Film," box office king and action star Nic Cassino (Dominic Purcell, Prison Break) is knocked out of the top spot by the next generation of action heroes. In an attempt to revive his career, he travels to Italy and the beautiful Italian island of Ischia to make the first ever "Neorealist" Action Film with a down on his luck Italian director.
Produced by Paramount Pictures, the film was lauded as "an unforgettable and exhilarating journey.”
Rich in humor and pathos and overflowing with beautiful images and music, "Cassino In Ischia" is a truly international comedy and the journey of a lifetime.
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