Max Hechtman
Known For: Directing
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: April 26, 1997 (28 years old)
Place of Birth: New York, New York
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 in the early stages of writing his first original narrative feature film, tentatively titled "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.
2023
2021
2020
Actor Self
Ben Platt: Live from Radio City Music Hall
Actor Self
The Magic Behind 'd'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical - The Audio Theater Experience'
Director
The Magic Behind 'd'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical - The Audio Theater Experience'
Producer
The Magic Behind 'd'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical - The Audio Theater Experience'
Editor
The Magic Behind 'd'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical - The Audio Theater Experience'
Graphic Designer
The Magic Behind 'd'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical - The Audio Theater Experience'
2018
Producer
Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide
Editor
Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide
Director
Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide
Cinematography
Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide
Director of Photography
Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide
