Private Project

Gods of Cable City

A reclusive townie wanders through dive bars of Mahanoy City, seeking purpose in the forgotten birthplace of cable television.

  • Ryan Dellaquila
    Director
    Willie, Jamaley & The Cacacoon
  • Ryan Dellaquila
    Writer
    Willie, Jamaley & The Cacacoon
  • Tyler Schnabel
    Producer
    Willie, Jamaley & The Cacacoon, Frazier Park Recut
  • Tyler Schnabel
    Key Cast
    "Billy"
  • Troy Escoda
    Key Cast
    "Jack"
  • Chris Becker
    Key Cast
    "Bartenders"
  • Abigail Cavanaugh
    Key Cast
    "The Dancer"
  • Jamie Virostko
    Key Cast
    "Mother"
  • Mike Gallagher
    Director of Photography
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 47 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 1, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Ryan Dellaquila

Ryan is a writer/filmmaker based in Quakertown, Pennsylvania that likes to mash genres and potatoes. He enjoys finding comedy in dark places. He believes that the heart of any good story revolves around deeply flawed characters, who may (or may not) change. Dedicated to pushing creative boundaries, Ryan continues to make an impact in the world of independent film.

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Director Statement

Directors statement … Growing up in Pennsylvania, I was always fascinated by the hidden histories of small towns—places that once thrived, evolved, and sometimes faded into the background of American progress. When I first learned about the town of Mahanoy City, known both for its pivotal role in the birth of cable television and the staggering number of bars it once had, I knew there was a story worth telling.

I wanted to make this film because towns like this often get reduced to statistics or stereotypes. They’re either struggling relics of the past or footnotes in technological history. But to me, they’re living, breathing places filled with humor, hardship, and humanity. Through this film, I hope to capture the spirit of the town—not just its past, but its present and the echoes of what it once was.