A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
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.
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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