Massimiliano Camaiti's remarkable odyssey started in the Eternal City of Rome, where he initially pursued a degree in Economics before redirecting his focus towards the captivating world of filmmaking.
His professional journey commenced as a trusted assistant to esteemed Italian directors, including the illustrious Carlo Verdone, the acclaimed Silvio Soldini, and the accomplished Stefano Sollima.
As a skilled screenwriter, Camaiti's impressive credits boast a diverse range of captivating short films and television series.
In the year 2006, he created and led the production of his second short film, titled Armando, which received widespread international recognition and was subsequently nominated for the esteemed David di Donatello Award in the year 2007. Two years later, Camaiti directed and brought to life Fleeting Love, followed by L'ape e il vento in the year 2009, which was an integral part of the ambitious and multifaceted Perfiducia project. The film received a plethora of accolades, including two special mentions at the prestigious Nastri d'Argento Awards and the coveted Italian foreign press Golden Globe in the year 2010, as well as the esteemed best promising rising director award at the renowned Venice Circuito Off.
Camaiti embarked on a new chapter in his creative journey in 2012, relocating to the culturally rich nation of France, where he was handpicked as an artist in residence at the esteemed Italian Centre of Culture in the City of Light, Paris. It was during this period of artistic immersion that he penned and helmed his swan song short film, a testament to his burgeoning talents.
Fast-forward to the dawn of a new decade, 2021, Camaiti made a triumphant entrance into the realm of feature filmmaking with the release of [Caught by a Wave], a Netflix Original Project that marked a pivotal milestone in his career as a writer and director.
