Max Hechtman
FILMMAKER | EDITOR | VIDEOGRAPHER
Stories that heal, provoke, and stay with you.
Featured Work
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![A young girl and an older man standing in a cemetery, with the man looking at a sandwich. The girl is looking at him, and the background shows headstones and grass.]()
Abigail
Narrative Short Film
(Co-Writer/Co-Director/Co-Producer/Editor)
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![Extreme close-up of a dark brown eye with long lashes, warm amber lighting, and a small silhouetted figure reflected in the pupil, creating a moody tone.]()
The Lens Within Me
Narrative Feature Film In Development
(Writer/Director/Producer/Editor)
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![Close-up of a man with reflections of his face on the reflective surface, dark background, nighttime setting]()
The Delicate Medium
Narrative Short Film in Post-Production
(Executive Producer alongside Grammy winner Sara Bareilles)
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![Young man with backpack walks through a dense woodland, his serious expression creating a quiet, contemplative cinematic mood.]()
Get Lost
Narrative Short Film in Post-Production
(Producer)
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![Three people sitting in front of a Japanese restaurant bar with bottles of alcohol and Japanese signs on the wall behind them.]()
The Magic Behind d'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical
Short Behind-the-Scenes Documentary
(Director/Producer/Editor)
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![A woman sitting on a rock by the water during sunset, facing away from the camera. The sun is low in the sky, casting a glow on the scene, with water and distant land in the background.]()
Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide
Short Documentary Film
(Director/Producer/Cinematographer/Editor)
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![Young man with short hair and freckles wearing an orange shirt, sitting on a dark chair, looking at a smartphone with a smile]()
I Am Here
Narrative Short Film
(Producer/Story Conception/Camera Operator/Editor)
About Max Hechtman
Max Hechtman is an award-winning filmmaker based in New York, known for his insightful and visually striking work. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology's Film and Media Program, he is driven to create impactful narrative and documentary films that inspire meaningful change and provoke thoughtful reflection. His work has screened at festivals nationally, including the Chelsea Film Festival, Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE), NewFilmmakers NY and the Portland Film Festival. He is currently developing his first feature film.
“Art has the power to heal and inspire, and I want my films to ultimately lead to positive outcomes and a greater sense of understanding.”
— Max Hechtman
Contact
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