"It all starts with the story." I can remember citing this line to my son when he was an aspiring filmmaker at the age of 8. I say this because I feel we need to be reminded of what brought us here to begin with: innocent imagination. Yes, it is a business. But our business is an expressive art that conveys stories that tie us all together in bearing witness to the human condition. In the world today, the divisiveness is palpable. Our drive is to create unity and love through representing humankind on levels where we may all find some shared affinity with the characters we bring to life. At its core, we wish to entertain. But if we cannot make people think, make them feel, or some grand combination of both, then we are missing our mark. We make a promise to be socially responsible and inclusive. We seek to unify cultures along the way. While we will never be all things to all people, we may certainly pass on messages in stories that reasonably allow for us to make the world a little better, and more enjoyable with each moment you spend in our care. We value time above all other measures of currency. So we respect the time you will choose to spend with our bodies of work. We make it our mission to guard the time you invest with us to take you on a temporary journey, worth the experience of a grand cinematic escape. Much love to all. 

Avenue A Films

  John J Cioffi, III is Chairman of Avenue A Films & Entertainment, a start-up production company based in the Midwestern United States. Designated to bridge the gap in the entertainment industry from the Coasts, John has launched the company with broad domestic and international ties. He has worked with some of the most sought after writers and directors based both here in the US and Europe, with multiple award winning feature documentary titles added to his resume. Armed with an MBA from the world’s best, University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, John’s vast experience with complex and alternative funding transactions positions him uniquely with an ability to add structural value to the creative and developmental practice. Turning down a studio executive position, John has focused his energy in the world of independent production, where grass-roots passion projects require the disciplined eye of a professional, adept in connecting the two platforms of art and the business of entertainment. In a unique time where end-users digest content in ever-changing and unprecedented platforms, John aims to keep all ideas relevant and adaptable to the roving consumption habits of our collective audiences.

2019 FEATURE FILM / LIMITED SERIES PROJECTS

Marion Clay - Psychological Thriller

Day Pass - Comedy

Voracious - Horror

Shoeless Wonders - Inspirational Drama

Unlocked - Horror Comedy

The Hipster - Romantic Comedy

Cray Cray - Social Justice Drama

Aspen - Coming of Age Drama

The Francesca Chronicles - Drama / Limited Series

Scenes from a Bar - Dark Comedy/Limited Series

Rebound - Sports Drama

Moon Garden - Dark Fantasy

The Lounge - Animated Comedy Series