Max was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He credits his Artist Membership at Pittsburgh Filmmakers’ School of Film of Photography and Digital Media, as well as his relentless desire to tell provocative stories, for influencing his work. Max’s passion for directing is fueled by his love of cinematography and dynamic storytelling. His visual style is referred to as bold, stylish, and cinematic. He has a strong interest in thought-provoking, compelling material. Max is currently producing a variety of unique short films under his independent film production company, Max Cole Films. Max is also the host and producer of the Cinema After Dark Podcast. Max Cole Films http://maxcolefilms.com Max Cole Films Twitter http://twitter.com/maxcolefilms