Catskill International Film Festival

02/04/2025

https://www.scdemocratonline.com/stories/director-charles-marinaro-of-transcending-pictures-hosts-open-auditions,164758?

Sullivan County, NY — Transcending Pictures, helmed by acclaimed director and writer Charles Marinaro, is thrilled to announce open auditions for the highly anticipated drama Where the High …

01/01/2025

FREE EVENT!

08/15/2024

After years of tireless brainstorming, working, reworking, revising, and editing, I am thrilled to announce that my debut work of fiction is finally complete. Reign of Grandeur is unlike anything I've written before. It challenged me to step outside my comfort zone as I crafted a universe, a culture, and a diverse cast of characters in a dark adult fantasy world—a genre previously unfamiliar to my writing.

The journey was full of learning curves, and I’m grateful to those who guided me away from common fantasy tropes and stereotypes. My goal was to create something truly memorable, while paying homage to the incredible authors who have defined this genre. I draw inspiration from the works of Mark Lawrence, George R.R. Martin, J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, and Joe Abercrombie.

If you're a fan of dark fantasy filled with drama, action, political intrigue, and unexpected twists, you’ll love Reign of Grandeur. If dragons captivate you, if you relish stories with strong, complex characters—especially fierce female leads—you’ll find Reign of Grandeur a thrilling read. But be warned: this tale is not for the faint of heart. It is intense, bloody, and unrelenting from start to finish.

Reign of Grandeur is a story that pulls no punches, and I can’t wait for you to experience it.

Synopsis: In the dead of night, the royal family of Mermac’s kingdom is ruthlessly attacked and scattered across the treacherous land of Commodus. Desperate to reunite, each family member embarks on a perilous journey, only to be drawn deeper into a web of chaos and deceit. As long-buried secrets begin to surface, alliances are shattered, and the line between love and vengeance blurs. Some seek the comfort of their lost kin, while others are driven by darker, more sinister motives. In a kingdom where nothing is as it seems, will the royal family find their way back to each other—or will the truth tear them apart forever?

RELEASE DATE - FALL after in person book event. Announcement soon!

08/09/2024

Co-Chairman: Charles Marinaro updated his website. News to come shortly.

Home page of Director, Writer, Producer and Actor Charles Marinaro website.

02/22/2024

The Thursday Xchange: The Weight of Negativity - Charles Marinaro, Stafan Baumann and Daniel Marinaro discuss the climate of depression that many artists fac...