Hi!

My name is Rob Ciano, and I'm a filmmaker based in New Jersey. I have written and directed a number of films, including two narrative features ("Shimmer", a mystery/thriller, and the award-winning rom/com "Twenty-Nine"), feature documentaries, and short films in both categories, including the short "Blackout", which was licensed by Showtime.

In 2019, I started my company, Venture Cinema, with the motto, "Make Something Meaningful". As an artist and filmmaker, I want to do more than entertain. I want to encourage people to see things from new perspectives, and inspire them to try new things. I also believe art has the ability to build bridges, and I want to use my skill as a filmmaker to tell stories which make people think. With all that in mind, my goal is to release one feature film per year moving forward.

In addition to making films, I also want to help others who are looking to break into the industry, and share my knowledge and experience. Which leads me to the purpose of this Patreon page!

What you're supporting with your monthly subscription:

On the one hand, your monthly subscription is helping me achieve the above goal of creating meaningful art. I am in the extremely fortunate position to be able to spend 100% of my time focused on film and filmmaking from a monthly stipend which covers most expenses. Still, relying on freelance to cover the rest, and any unexpected issues which may arise, can be challenging. To that end, your subscription would help support a little extra stability.

On the other hand, your subscription will support YOU!

I plan to give back to my subscribers as much as I can. Not only with membership rewards... I also want to share my knowledge on film and filmmaking in the form of Q&A's, behind-the-scenes content, tutorials, and more! Beyond that, I'll always keep my subscribers updated about current projects, including videos from set and interviews with actors and crew.

For more information, check out the membership tiers. Thank you so much for your support.

I'll see you inside!