Max Hechtman (b. 1997)

Alias:
Max B. Hechtman
Max Bennett Hechtman

Birthplace:
New York, New York

Born:
April 26, 1997

Max Hechtman (born April 26, 1997) is an American filmmaker with experience producing narrative and documentary films. He grew up in East Meadow, New York and attended the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), from which he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Film and Media in 2019. He is motivated to use the art of film to bring attention to issues that challenge us, intellectually and emotionally, and open conversations that are difficult, but can lead to change and positive outcomes. Max's films have been selected for screening at film festivals, nationally, including the short documentary "Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide," which won Best Documentary at the 2019 Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) and "Abigail," which won the Audience Award at the 2020 edition of the festival. He is currently serving as an executive producer on Jason Forbach's short thriller film "The Delicate Medium" and is in the early stages of writing his first original narrative feature film, "The Lens Within Me."  In addition to filmmaking, Max has been working as a professional video editor for over the past ten years. He hopes to continue his work in production and post-production and pursue film projects, including short and feature-length narratives and documentaries that get people to think, question and open conversations about subjects that are difficult, but can lead to change and positive outcomes. Max is also an avid enthusiast of musical theater and a personal goal of his is to adapt Broadway shows for film.

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Camera Operator:
2016  I Am Here
2021  Abigail

Cinematography:
2016  I Am Here
2018  Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide
2021  Abigail

Colorist:
2016  I Am Here
2018  Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide
2021  Abigail
2023  Sparni

Director:
2015  Forgiveness
2015  Remembering Isabelle
2016  I Am Here
2017  FIT Hives: Sustainability - The Secret to Survival
2018  Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide
2020  The Magic Behind 'd'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical - The Audio Theater Experience'
2021  Abigail
2023  Sparni
????  The Lens Within Me

Director of Photography:
2015  Forgiveness
2015  Remembering Isabelle
2016  I Am Here
2017  FIT Hives: Sustainability - The Secret to Survival
2018  Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide
2020  The Magic Behind 'd'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical - The Audio Theater Experience'
2021  Abigail
2023  Sparni
????  The Lens Within Me

Editor:
2015  Forgiveness
2015  Remembering Isabelle
2016  I Am Here
2017  FIT Hives: Sustainability - The Secret to Survival
2018  Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide
2020  The Magic Behind 'd'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical - The Audio Theater Experience'
2021  Abigail
2023  Sparni
????  The Lens Within Me

Executive Producer:
2015  Forgiveness
2015  Remembering Isabelle
2016  I Am Here
2017  FIT Hives: Sustainability - The Secret to Survival
2018  Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide
2020  The Magic Behind 'd'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical - The Audio Theater Experience'
2021  Abigail
2023  Sparni
????  The Delicate Medium
????  The Lens Within Me

Graphic Designer:
2015  Forgiveness
2015  Remembering Isabelle
2016  I Am Here
2017  FIT Hives: Sustainability - The Secret to Survival
2018  Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide
2020  The Magic Behind 'd'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical - The Audio Theater Experience'
2021  Abigail
2023  Sparni
????  The Delicate Medium
????  The Lens Within Me

Producer:
2015  Forgiveness
2015  Remembering Isabelle
2016  I Am Here
2017  FIT Hives: Sustainability - The Secret to Survival
2018  Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide
2020  The Magic Behind 'd'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical - The Audio Theater Experience'
2021  Abigail
2023  Sparni
????  The Delicate Medium
????  The Lens Within Me

Production Manager:
2015  Forgiveness
2015  Remembering Isabelle
2016  I Am Here
2017  FIT Hives: Sustainability - The Secret to Survival
2018  Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide
2020  The Magic Behind 'd'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical - The Audio Theater Experience'
2021  Abigail
2023  Sparni
????  The Delicate Medium
????  The Lens Within Me

Screenplay:
2015  Forgiveness
2015  Remembering Isabelle
2016  I Am Here
2017  FIT Hives: Sustainability - The Secret to Survival
2018  Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide
2020  The Magic Behind 'd'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical - The Audio Theater Experience'
2021  Abigail
2023  Sparni
????  The Delicate Medium
????  The Lens Within Me

Story:
2015  Forgiveness
2015  Remembering Isabelle
2016  I Am Here
2017  FIT Hives: Sustainability - The Secret to Survival
2018  Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide
2020  The Magic Behind 'd'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical - The Audio Theater Experience'
2021  Abigail
2023  Sparni
????  The Delicate Medium
????  The Lens Within Me

Writer:
2015  Forgiveness
2015  Remembering Isabelle
2016  I Am Here
2017  FIT Hives: Sustainability - The Secret to Survival
2018  Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide
2020  The Magic Behind 'd'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical - The Audio Theater Experience'
2021  Abigail
2023  Sparni
????  The Delicate Medium
????  The Lens Within Me

Assistant Editor:
2014  Cooking with Kefi

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