A Modern Western Filmed in Cortez Premieres

October 28, 2024

Filmed at Canyons of the Ancients Guest Ranch, ‘Horsepower’s’ pilot episode held a private screening on Friday, Oct. 18
By Cameryn Cass Journal Staff Writer
Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024

The first – of what its creators hope will be many – episode of a modern western screened at the Canyons of the Ancients Guest Ranch, where it was filmed last summer.

It’s called “Horsepower,” and on Friday, Oct. 18 people paid $8 to see the premiere of its pilot episode at the ranch.

The pilot is what they’ll show to streaming services and festivals in hopes they like it and will continue the show, said Joseph Sernio, a lead actor, producer and co-creator of “Horsepower.”

It rained steadily that night, but people made their way out to the ranch anyways, which is nestled in the scenic McElmo Canyon about 20 miles west of Cortez’s city center.

Puddles peppered the dirt road that snaked through the property, and homemade signs barely legible from all the rain pointed guests to the Ranch House, which was part of the set during filming and decorated with string lights for the occasion.

People parked their cars there and walked to another cabin where they screened not only the pilot but a behind-the-scenes video, trailer, and a special thank you message from the cast and crew. Continue reading the article HERE–>

Horsepower Official Series Trailer Below

Set against the backdrop of the Wild West this modern-day western plunges into the world of blackmail, crime, and small-town politics. This series is created to craft a gripping tale of survival where trust is a rare commodity, and the line between friends and enemies blurs into uncertainty.

Horsepower Behind The Scenes Documentary

Embark on a riveting exploration into the making of a new modern-day western. Join us as we delve into the inner workings of the critically acclaimed pilot presentation/TV series, “Horsepower,” with its visionary creators, Actors, Producers, ranch owners, and crew accompanied by actor and producer, Joseph Sernio. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of this masterpiece from actual footage by photographer and videographer Christian Boho shot entirely on location at Canyon of The Ancients Guest Ranch in Cortez, Colorado.