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Talisman - The Series

When a teen inherits a mysterious talisman from his beloved grandfather, alien forces and men with lust for its power begin threatening his life.

  • Wayne Cella
    Director
  • Wayne Cella
    Writer
  • John Manning
    Writer
  • Wayne Cella
    Producer
  • John Manning
    Producer
  • Kris Mendoza
    Producer
  • Danny Gevirtz
    Producer
  • John P. Magee
    Producer
  • James Yoder
    Key Cast
    "Ryan Silva"
  • Collin Roach
    Key Cast
    "Jimmy Gardner"
  • Jack Ligenza
    Key Cast
    "Connor Caruso"
  • Matt Ingemi
    Key Cast
    "Mr. Gallo"
  • Daniel Martin Berkey
    Key Cast
    "Laszlo"
  • Tricia Sullivan
    Key Cast
    "Virginia Silva"
  • Jacqueline Skyler
    Key Cast
    "Elena Driscoll"
  • Project Type:
    Web / New Media
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi, Drama, Suspense
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 5 minutes 41 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 21, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Asia Web Awards
    Seoul
    Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
    December 12, 2020
    Asia Premiere
    Winner - Best Science Fiction
  • New Jersey Webfest
    Montclair, New Jersey
    United States
    September 17, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Web Series Festival Global
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    August 8, 2020
    Semi-Finalist
  • Bilbao Seriesland
    Bilbao
    Spain
    October 19, 2020
    Nominated
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy: Genre Lab - Presented by Lift-Off Global Network
    Pinewood Studios
    United Kingdom
    July 16, 2020
    Official Selection/Best Dramatic Performance by a Male (James Yoder)
  • Manhattan Rep's STORIES Film Festival
    Manhattan, NY
    United States
    May 18, 2019
    Pilot Episode World Premiere
    Best Actor in a Drama - James Yoder
Director Biography - Wayne Cella

Wayne Cella has been writing since he was a young man man. At the age of 40, he decided to begin producing his scripts. In 2018, Wayne directed a short film that he wrote called "Talisman." In 2019, writing and filming for season 1 of Talisman - The Series were complete. Wayne's next project will be a docudrama called "The Pine Barons."

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