Cholla Production LLC

12/28/2025

12/27/2025

Executive Producer and Writer of this show Ernest Mariano. “Santa Versus The Cartel: A Native’s Christmas Story.” This is a sequel from the short film ,” A Native’s Story.” A holiday film if you will. “Tonka” a down and out homeless Native American veteran puts on a Santa suit and the trouble begins. He runs afoul of,” La Patrona” a ruthless woman who heads the local cartel and has her goons on the lookout for Tonka but it’s not just about him, there’s a personal beef and score that needs to be settled! Rosa Mesa Mariano is brilliant as the boss lady of this crime syndicate and her granddaughter, newcomer nine year old Angelina Flores, born into a crime familia whose only concern is Santa’s wellbeing! Every one did a great job in bringing this film to life and Bill Searle once again delivers on his keen sense of bringing Ernest J Mariano’s words to life, depicting a harrowing tale from the ruthless underworld rarely seen by your average Joe. Sit back and get ready to be shocked this holiday season.

12/25/2025

Short Film writer and Executive Producer Ernest Mariano comments on his film. that I was Director of Production and Editor.
“Santa Versus The Cartel: A Native’s Christmas Story.” This is a sequel from the short film ,” A Native’s Story.” A holiday film if you will. “Tonka” a down and out homeless Native American veteran puts on a Santa suit and the trouble begins. He runs afoul of,” La Patrona” a ruthless woman who heads the local cartel and has her goons on the lookout for Tonka but it’s not just about him, there’s a personal beef and score that needs to be settled! Rosa Mesa Mariano is brilliant as the boss lady of this crime syndicate and her granddaughter, newcomer nine year old Angelina Flores, born into a crime familia whose only concern is Santa’s wellbeing! Every one did a great job in bringing this film to life and Bill Searle once again delivers on his keen sense of bringing Ernest J Mariano’s words to life, depicting a harrowing tale from the ruthless underworld rarely seen by your average Joe. Sit back and get ready to be shocked this holiday season.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

11/28/2025

Just completed another film with Producer Director Ernest Mariano to be premiered at a film festival.

“ Heartfelt “ Till Death Do Us Part. Is a story about the devastating effects Multiple Sclerosis has on the afflicted and the families that love them. Sometimes we wrestle with our thoughts and emotions during these trying times. In this case, a kind and caring man, only doing his job delivering a hospital bed, is called upon by God himself to resist temptation and quell any regrets perpetrated by a distraught spouse. Gloria Jean Robertson brings her passion and expertise to this short film produced by,” Ernest J Mariano Presents” and Mr Mariano is so compelling as the,” delivery guy” with his compassion and burgeoning acting skills. Tom Smith as the husband, tortured by his affliction has the acting chops to be a convincing,” poor soul” watching his wife and a strapping healthy man play out their emotions right in front of him. Aaron DeVoll as the distraught son gives a powerful performance of angst and dispair over his father’s condition. Cholla Productions and the man behind the camera Bill Searle again brings a film to life and we all can appreciate his work and editing style. This film is a must see for the families and workers that deal with people afflicted with this horrible disease. 🎥🥺🎭 Rosa Mariano did all the behind the scenes duties. Script supervisor and wardrobe supervisor. I owe her everything to my success. 🎥✍️👗👩‍🦰

10/17/2025

Just Submitted the short Film we just completed "Miss Wonderful: Not Really" into the Chandler International Film Festival!!

07/30/2025

KWSS 93.9/99.5/92.3Flagstaff/94.5HD2 Wednesday Hump Day Local coming up with Licia Torres. Starts at 10am with Chrome Rhino. Also 10am, Brett Coleman. At 11am, the Japhylicious Japhy's Descent. Then at 1pm Ghost Moone. Thanks for listening. Have a great hump day! kwss.org

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July from Cholla Production!

06/14/2025

Cholla Production Presents A day in the life of Billy Blassberg
Produced By Ernest J. Mariano and introducing
Aaron DeVoll as Billy Blassberg!
"Billy Blassberg: Mattress Salesman" takes a look into the goings on of a salesman and the smart-ass delivery driver, Jake Barehand. The halarious exchanges between Billy and Jake are freaking comedic gold! There's a touching moment of Jake's helper Hector and the son he's working hard to provide for him and his family's future. And the," Dragon Lady" is a no nonsense boss, who's not putting up with these two yahoos and their ongoing shenanigans!

05/21/2025

Completed by second short movie working with film producer Ernest Mariano. Here is the Trailer. We are looking for venues and film festivals to show the film at. Stay tuned to this FB page for more details.