Private Project

For God's Sake

Societal navigation of gender, sexual orientation and acceptance is constantly changing. With family planning entering the mix, we see just how far people are willing to push through the boundaries of taboo to establish their individuality, and ultimately their freedom.

  • Maja Giannoccaro
    Director
  • Maja Giannoccaro
    Writer
  • Maja Giannoccaro
    Producer
  • Misia Lovegood
    Key Cast
    "Nancy"
  • Michael Bortolin
    Key Cast
    "Patrick"
  • Dominic Gagné
    Key Cast
    "Jo"
  • Jessica Moutray
    Key Cast
    "Zoe"
  • Katerina Sestakova
    Key Cast
    "Lola Luna"
  • Jay Martens
    Key Cast
    "Virginia"
  • Nikki Barnes
    Key Cast
    "Virginia's friend"
  • Valerie Simon
    Key Cast
    "bartender"
  • Nicolas Gregoire
    Production sound mixer/re-recording mixer
  • Jenn Hashizume
    Production designer
  • Valerie Simon
    Production Assistant
  • Indiana Camilleri
    Lighting Camera
  • Reid Walker
    First camera assistant
  • Julie Merrick
    Script supervisor
  • Nadja Hoecklin and Alixandra Kos
    Hair
  • Joanie Gilbert
    Make up
  • Corey Jacques
    grip
  • Genya Cheung
    Gaffer
  • Project Type:
    Feature, Short
  • Runtime:
    27 minutes 11 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 20, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Maja Giannoccaro

Originally from Italy, cinematographer cum director Maja Giannoccaro has chosen the city of Vancouver as her hub to continue telling stories on screen to audiences. Having devoted the last 10 years of her life to shooting various film projects between Italy and Denmark, this Vancouver Film School graduate is continuing to leave her mark in the independent scene on European and North American shores.

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Director Statement

The short had the intent to disclose the most genuine nature of each of us. When it's about sex gender and parenting, what's your spontaneous reaction? Crucial modern questions here presented with a dark tone and especially a laugh.