I’m an Italian filmmaker who now is based in Vancouver. I started as photographers and then I moved into videography. At the moment I’m an assistant director for features and I dedicate myself in writing for film and music. My strongest skill is to explore ideas and finalize the right one on time, challenging myself and my comfort zone. I’m always open to learn more and to advance.

Maja Giannoccaro

I’m an Italian filmmaker who now is based in Vancouver. I started as photographers and then I moved into videography. At the moment I’m an assistant director for features and I dedicate myself in writing for film and music. My strongest skill is to explore ideas and finalize the right one on time, challenging myself and my comfort zone. I’m always open to learn more and to advance.

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I’m an Italian filmmaker who now is based in Vancouver. I started as photographers and then I moved into videography. At the moment I’m an assistant director for features and I dedicate myself in writing for film and music.
My strongest skill is to explore ideas and finalize the right one on time, challenging myself and my comfort zone. I’m always open to learn more and to advance.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Italian
Fluent
Danish
Intermediate

Work Experience

Trainee Assistant Director at DinerBear S3 / Netflix
October 1, 2025 - Present
Trainee AD on DinerBear S3 for Netflix, collaborated with Dan Miller and Ben Cairns.
1st Assistant Director at DinerBear S3 / Netflix
October 1, 2025 - Present
1st AD on DinerBear S3; collaborated with Dan Miller and Ben Cairns.
1st Assistant Director at Christmas Baby (Hallmark)
June 1, 2025 - Present
1st AD on Christmas Baby; worked with Graham Cairns.
1st Assistant Director at The girl wasn’t dead (Novus)
July 1, 2024 - Present
1st AD on The girl wasn’t dead; worked with Grant O’Kane.
1st Assistant Director at Strength of a Woman (SOAW Productions Ltd)
July 1, 2022 - Present
1st AD; worked with Richard Flower, Vincente Baker.
1st Assistant Director at How to Murder Your Husband (HTMYH Ltd.)
October 1, 2022 - Present
1st AD; Tessa Mol; Trainee AD.
1st Assistant Director at Spread (Spread Production Inc.)
October 1, 2022 - Present
1st AD; Michael Bishop; Trainee AD.
Cast Coordinator at INK Master (Truly Original LLC / CBC Studio)
April 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022
Cast Coordinator on INK Master; EP Andrea Ritchter.
Production Assistant at Yellow Jackets S1; The Watchful Eye
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
On-set KPA; 2020-2022.
Production Assistant at Pachinko
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
PA on Pachinko; 2020-2022.
Production Assistant at Million Little Things
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
PA on Million Little Things; 2020-2022.
Production Assistant at Madeline
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
PA on Madeline; 2020-2022.
Production Assistant at Trade Winds
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
PA on Trade Winds; 2020-2022.
Production Assistant at Pilot: Mother&Son
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
PA on Pilot: Mother&Son; 2020-2022.
Trainee Assistant Director at DinerBear S3 (Netflix)
October 1, 2025 - Present
Trainee AD on DinerBear S3 production for Netflix; on-set coordination and support to the AD team.
Trainee Assistant Director at Christmas Baby (Hallmark)
June 1, 2025 - Present
Trainee AD on Christmas Baby; supported 1st AD and on-set operations.
Trainee Assistant Director at The Girl Wasn’t Dead (Novus)
July 1, 2024 - Present
Trainee AD on The Girl Wasn’t Dead; assisted AD team and set coordination.
Trainee Assistant Director at Strength of a Woman (SOAW Productions Ltd)
July 1, 2022 - Present
Trainee AD on Strength of a Woman; supported AD with on-set logistics.
Trainee Assistant Director at How to Murder Your Husband (HTMYH Ltd)
October 1, 2022 - Present
Trainee AD on How to Murder Your Husband; assisted 1st AD and production.
Trainee Assistant Director at Spread (Spread Production Inc.)
October 1, 2022 - Present
Trainee AD on Spread; supported AD team and set operations.
Cast Coordinator at INK Master (Truly Original LLC, CBC Studio)
April 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Cast Coordinator on INK Master; coordinated talent scheduling and on-set needs.
Production Assistant at Pachinko, Million Little Things; Madeline; Trade Winds; Pilot: Mother & Son
December 31, 2019 - December 30, 2022
Production Assistant across multiple projects including Pachinko, Million Little Things, Madeline, Trade Winds, and Pilot: Mother & Son.

Education

3rd Assistant Director Training Course at DGC BC
January 1, 2023 - December 13, 2025
Loc. Scout at DGC BC
January 1, 2022 - December 13, 2025
Additional Assistant Director Background at DGC BC
January 1, 2024 - December 13, 2025
DGC BC TAD & Leadership Course at DGC BC
January 1, 2022 - December 13, 2025

Qualifications

Motion Picture Safety 101 - General Safety Awareness
January 2, 2016 - December 13, 2025
MPPIA Motion Picture Industry Orientation
August 8, 2016 - December 13, 2025
WHMIS Certificate Traffic Control Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 13, 2025
DGC BC 3RD Assistant Director Training Course
January 1, 2023 - December 13, 2025
LOC. SCOUT
January 1, 2022 - December 13, 2025
Additional Assistant Director Background
January 1, 2024 - December 13, 2025
DGC BC TAD & Leadership Course
January 1, 2022 - December 13, 2025
Motion Picture Safety 101 - General Safety Awareness
January 2, 2016 - December 13, 2025
MPPIA Motion Picture Industry Orientation
August 8, 2016 - December 13, 2025
WHMIS Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 13, 2025
Traffic Control Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 13, 2025
DGC BC 3RD Assistant Director Training Course
January 1, 2023 - December 13, 2025
LOC. SCOUT
January 1, 2022 - December 13, 2025
Additional Assistant Director Background
January 1, 2024 - December 13, 2025
DGC BC TAD & Leadership Course
January 1, 2022 - December 13, 2025
Motion Picture Safety 101 - General Safety Awareness
January 2, 2016 - December 13, 2025
MPPIA Motion Picture Industry Orientation
August 8, 2016 - December 13, 2025
WHMIS Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 13, 2025
Traffic Control Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services