Francesco Giannini is a young, multitalented director and producer with degrees in Sociology, Film Production, and Communications. He has worked on numerous short films, music videos, commercials and television projects. In 2013, Giannini started his own production company, Franky Films, to focus on directing and producing. His diverse background and experience allow him to stay competitive in today's film industry.

1. Francesco Giannini
Director, Producer
AQTIS member # PA032032
ACTRA member # 06-04143
BIO Redefining film production in this digital era, Francesco Giannini’s force is in creating striking, transcendent imagery. This young
director and producer holds degrees in Sociology, in Film Production, and in Communications, and is also a classically trained actor. He has
collaborated with production companies such as Marrone Films, Star Crossed Pictures, Incendo, Entertainment Fox, Dekade Productions,
Radar Films, La Press Télé, MSG NewYork, and many more.
In 2013, Francesco started his own production company called "Franky Films" which allowed him to commit his full attention to directing
and producing, while making his presence felt amongst talented individuals in the trade. His multidisciplinary background allows him to
stay competitive and to face the challenges of today’s film and video production industry.
August 2015 – Pre-production
Short Film: The Flare
Director, co-writer, co-producer
July 2015 – Pre-production
Tv Series / Short: Steamé
Director, co-producer
June 2015
Short film: Spread
Producer, Director of Photography
February 2015
Tv Series Trailer: MADAM
Director, Producer
December 2014
Music Video for Jaden Chase: Incredible
Director
May 2014
Short Film: Mail Order
Producer, Director of Photography
May 2014
Short Film: MUTE
Producer, Director, Writer
April 2014
TV Series: Air Boss (Documentary Series)
Producer, Director, Cinematographer
March 2014
Music Video: Wicked Games
Producer, Director
December 2013
Short Film: The Repairman
(100 hour film race) finalist
Director
December 2013
Music video for Matt Tremblay:
Dancin’ My Life
Director & DOP
October 2013
Music video for Chris James: Warrior
(Franky Films)
Producer, Director
August 2013
TV show: Beginnings
(Star Crossed Pictures for Madison Square
Gardens Broadcasting)
DOP
July 2013
Short film: The Prince
(Franky Films)
Director, Writer, Producer
▪ Screened at the 2014 Canadian Film Fest
▪ Screened at the 2014 Milano International Film
Festival
▪ Screened at 2014 Film Shortage Film Festival
▪ Screened at 2014 ACTRA Shorts Film Festival
▪ Screened at the 2014 Micro films Fest
June 2013
Music video: Crave You
(Franky Films)
Director and Producer
February 2013
Music video for Lukay: Dance with You
Director and Producer
October 2012
Short Film: The Stand
(Franky Films)
Director & DOP
September 2012
Experimental short film: Faceology
(Franky Films)
Director and Producer
July 2012
Short Film: Race of Life
(Race of Life Productions)
Director & Producer
▪ Screened at the 2013 Festival du Film
international de St-Sauveur
▪ Screened at the 2013 Canadian Film Fest
▪ Screened at the 2013 Événement
Court-Circuit
▪ Screened at the 2013 Actra Film Festival
▪ Screened at the 2012 Rail City Roadshow
▪ Screened at the 2012 Cannes Short Film Corner
▪ Screened at the 2012 Montreal ComicCon
June 2012
Music Video for Karl Wolf
(Radar Films)
Assistant Director
November 2011
Web episode pilot: Just Kidding
(Race of Life Productions)
Director & Producer
October 2011
TV series: L’Amour est dans le pré
(PRESSE TÉLÉ)
Cameraman
April 2011
Short Film: Sleight of Hand
(Marrone Productions)
Director & DOP
Awarded 3rd prize at 24-Hour Flm Festival
SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY

2. 2375, avenue des Trois-Rivières
Laval, QC, H7E 1B9
514 802-2932
450 668-0302
Francesco.Giannini.Productions@gmail.com
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EDUCATION
2010 – 2011
Concordia University - Montreal, QC
Graduate Diploma in Communications Studies
2007 – 2010
Concordia University - Montreal, QC
B.F.A. - Minor in Film Studies (with Distinction)
2005 – 2010
Concordia University - Montreal, QC
B.A.Sc. - Honours in Sociology (with Distinction)
2008 – 2009
AQTIS (Alliance Quebecois des Techniciens de
l’image et du Son)
Montreal, QC
• AQTIS 101
• Real 101 - Assistant Director course
• Real 201 - Assistant Director course
• Real 301 - Assistant Director course
2008 – 2009
Segal Center for Performing Arts - Montreal, QC
Filmmaking Workshops:
• Documentary Filmmaking
• The Art of the Pitch
• The Art of the Interview
• Final Cut Pro Beginner
2003 – 2005
School of Performing Arts - Montreal, QC
Acting Workshops:
• Foundation 1 - Acting
• Foundation 2 - Acting
July 2015
Glass Experts – TV commercial (CTV)
Director, Producer
PIUS TRADE SCHOOL – TV commercial (CTV)
Director, Producer
June 2015
Adidas Smart Watch –
International TV Commercial
(Human Equation)
Director
May 2015
ALLIANCE INDUSTRIELLE –
Web commercial (MINI MARTINI)
Director
December 2014
Luxury Retreats – Commercial promo video
Director, Dop
October 2014
Saint Hubert – Commercial
(Internal Use only)
Director, Dop
September 2014
DAC JET – Commercial
Director (Marrone Films)
August 2014
Park Avenue – Commercial
Director (Marrone Films)
CN RAIL – Commercial
Director, Producer, DOP
Future Links (Franky Films)
Free Agency – Street Art
Producer (Franky Films)
May 2014
Milk Sense – TV commercial
Director
March 2014
Palliative of Care – Web Commercial
Director, DOP (Marrone Films)
December 2013
Go Physio (Abon) – TV commercial
Director
September 2013
Konkrete Shoewear
Director (Marrone Films)
August 2013
Super Flex Eyewear
Director (Precision & Marrone Films)
July 2013
Park Avenue Dealership – Commercial
Director (Marrone Films)
June 2013
Yellow Shoes – fall edition
Director (Marrone Films)
March 2013
Infinity Luciani – TV Commercial on RDI
DOP (Franky Films)
February 2013
Onivo Spa
Director
Palliative of Care – Web Commercial
Director, DOP (Marrone Films)
November 2012
Evatik Eye Wear – Commercial
Director (Precision / Marrone Films)
September 2012
CIBC Run for the Cure for Cancer
Director (Marrone Films)
March 2013
Digital Workshop – San Marino, Italy
Invited Speaker on DSLR shooting
March 2012
Weva Seminar – Hollywood California
Invited Speaker on DSLR cameras
SELECTED COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
DEMOVIDEOS
Demo Reel Fiction 2013-14 - https://vimeo.com/86072851
Demo Reel Commercial 2013-14 - https://vimeo.com/106239195
IMDB:http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3
Franky Films : portfolio : http://www.franky-films.com167230/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
ARRQ member : http://www.arrq.qc.ca/francescogiannini
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS