Max Cianci is a filmmaker from Pittsburgh, PA. Max hopes to continue creating independent short films while working his way up to writing and directing feature films.
Max is a film director residing in Pittsburgh, PA. He is a graduate of Point Park University's Conservatory of Performing Arts, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema Production with a concentration in film directing. Throughout college, he has continued his studies in France and New Zealand. Max has created films with artists from around the world. Since graduating, Max has continued writing and directing short independent films, and continued traveling abroad exploring new ways to tell stories.
Filmography
Writer (5 Credits)
Ten Watt Yoder
Short Script
Tiny Toes (Working Title)
Short Script
The Sale2021
Short
Loopy2020
Short
Glory Daze2018
Short, Student
Director (5 Credits)
Tiny Toes (Working Title)
Short Script
The Sale2021
Short
Loopy2020
Short
Glory Daze2018
Short, Student
The Elephant in the Room2016
Short, Student
Producer (4 Credits)
Tiny Toes (Working Title)
Short Script
The Sale2021
Short
Loopy2020
Short
Glory Daze2018
Short, Student
Production Designer (1 Credit)
The Sale2021
Short
Acting (1 Credit)
Loopy2020
Short
15 Awards & Selections
Official Selection Loopy
NFFTY (National Film Festival for Talented Youth) Seattle
2020
Official Selection Loopy
The Monkey Bread Tree Awards London
2020
Official Selection Loopy
Industry At Home Film Festival Grand Rapids
2020
Runner Up: Quarantine Creativity Challenge Loopy
Salute Your Shorts Film Festival Los Angeles
2020
Official Selection Loopy
Astoria Film Festival Astoria
2020
Official Selection Loopy
Etowah Film Festival Canton
2020
Official Selection Loopy
Reit & Sabina Film Festival Rome
2020
Official Selection Loopy
Quarantine Images Short Film Festival Buenos Aires
2020
Official Selection Glory Daze
Freedom Shorts XVII Philadelphia, PA
2018
Official Selection - Best Cinematography - Overall 2nd Place Glory Daze
Indie Oaks Film Festival Pittsburgh, PA
2018
Official Selection The Elephant in the Room
Indie Oaks Film Festival Pittsburgh, PA
2017
Official Selection Loopy
Directly Monthly Online Film Festival
Official Selection Loopy
Online Isolation Short Videos Moscow
Audience Choice Award Loopy
We Are Films - Quarantine Film Festival New York City
Special Mention Glory Daze
London-Worldwide Comedy Short Film Festival London, England
Point Park University - Conservatory of Performing Arts
Cinema Production (Concentration in Directing)
2014 – 2018
High School
Hickory High School
2010 – 2014
Personal Details
Birth Date
July 23, 1996
Nickname
Max
Birth City
Hermitage, PA
Current City
Pittsburgh, PA
Hometown
Hermitage, PA
Gender
Male
Max Cianci is a filmmaker from Pittsburgh, PA. Max hopes to continue creating independent short films while working his way up to writing and directing feature films.