Grey Sky Films Celebrates 20 Years!

20 years ago today, October 21st, Mark Serao and Chris Vaglio started Grey Sky Films. It’s been a whirlwind two decades and we’re so grateful for all the love and support of our friends, families, colleagues and clients.

We truly feel blessed to have been granted the opportunities to do what we love to do, to fuel our passion through our careers, and to create work that is beautiful, and functional for our clients.

Thank You.

20 YEARS OF GSF

We’ve accomplished a lot in the last 20 years. We’ve done a lot, seen a lot, and been a lot of places. A LOT!  With two decades worth of work, it was quite the adventure to cull it down into this five minute reel – and well worth it. Every shot brings back memories, and reminds us of why we do what we do.
Mark And Chris Interview

THE BEGINNING

Twenty years ago, a young Mark Serao called his best friend, Chris Vaglio on the phone and asked him if he wanted to start a music video production company. They both had a music background – Mark played the drums, Chris the guitar, and they had both recently graduated from William Paterson University with a degree in filmmaking and video production. Chris whole-heartedly agreed and thus began Grey Sky Films. Screen Shot 2021 01 13 at 1.01.31 PM

THE GROWTH

Over the last twenty years we’ve encountered so many unique experiences. From filming Roger Waters playing “Wish You Were Here” to developing subscription based content with their IMPACT Now video series platform (later called VidDuo, and PDV or Performance Driven Video). We’ve traveled to Italy, Spain, Israel, London, Switzerland, and more, and have been up and down the east coast, west coast, and everywhere in between. We’ve produced videos for all industries – from fashion and beauty, to food and hospitality, industrial to educational, healthcare to automotive, and more. Screen Shot 2021 01 13 at 1.01.40 PM

SUCCESS

Our clients are our biggest fans, and we wouldn’t be here without them. It’s not easy to start a business, and because of our clients, we’ve beat the odds. They’ve invested in us, given us their trust, and we’ve in return created video content that helps them grow and succeed. Their success is our success and our greatest source of pride. Screen Shot 2021 01 13 at 1.01.48 PM

THE FUTURE

While the future is mostly unknown, especially in times like these, the one thing we do know is that Grey Sky Films will always be here to provide high-quality and high-performing work for our clients. Our dedicated team is passionate about the work we do and the relationships we make, and we truly look forward to the what the future holds.

About The Author

Mark Serao

Brands Mark Has Worked With

Mark’s love and passion for photography started at a very young age. His father had built a darkroom in the basement of their house and for a young Mark, the spark was ignited. He saw the magic of watching a simple piece of photo paper transform into an image right in front of his eyes and he was hooked. Right then and there he decided he needed to be involved in that creative world somehow. Not knowing exactly where or how to break into the industry after graduating William Paterson University of New Jersey, Mark felt the best approach would be to start his own production company.

Professionally, Mark has spent the last 20+ years as a co-founder of Grey Sky Films and has directed thousands of videos. He feels lucky to have had the privilege to work with agencies and clients such as Entennmann’s, Chimay, Global Beer Network, Gatorade, Propel, HTC, LG, Prudential, SONY, Optimum, Ashley Furniture, Post Foods, D’Artagnan, PSE&G and so many more.

Mark’s work has taken him around the world to so many awe-inspiring places and has placed him in every situation imaginable.

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