2024 JUROR

Steve “Major” Giammaria

Sound Lounge

Supervising Sound Editor // Film + TV

New York, USA

Steve "Major" Giammaria, a two-time Emmy Award winner, serves as the lead Supervising Sound Editor and Re-Re-recording Mixer for Sound Lounge's renowned Film + Television division.

Best known for his exceptional contributions to the acclaimed FX dramedy series ‘The Bear’, Major's work was recognized for Outstanding Sound Mixing and Outstanding Sound Editing at this year’s Emmys, as well as at the 2023 MPSE Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing, and the 2024 CAS award for Sound Mixing.

Originally from upstate New York, Major pursued Sound Recording Technology at SUNY Fredonia. With over 15 years in the industry, he has established himself as a leading figure.

Other notable credits include the Searchlight film ‘Theater Camp’, which premiered at Sundance in 2023 and won the festival’s U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Ensemble Award; the Apple TV+ miniseries ‘The Crowded Room’, starring Tom Holland and Amanda Seyfried; and the A24-produced Hulu series ‘Ramy’. Major's recent credits encompass a diverse array of projects, showcasing his versatility and mastery in the art of sound and mixing.

Read our Q+A with Steve HERE