Max Hechtman
Max Hechtman is a New York-based filmmaker. He grew up in East Meadow and attended the Film & Media program at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). His goal is to use the art of film to bring attention to issues that challenge his and other generations, through subject matter and stories that impact our lives. His films have screened at festivals nationally, including "Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide" (Best Documentary - 2019 LI International Film Expo), and the narrative short "Abigail." He is now developing his first feature film, "The Lens Within Me."
He has also been working as a video editor and hopes to continue his work in production/post-production and pursue narratives/documentary film projects, both short and feature-length, that get people to think, question and open conversations about difficult subjects, but can lead to change and positive outcomes. An avid enthusiast of musical theatre, he also hopes to adapt Broadway musicals for film.
"Popular" - Wicked Broadway/Movie Supercut (4K)
I Am Here (2016) Clip - A Lunch Conversation (starring Lucas Iverson of "The Pitt" season 2)
Max Hechtman: Filmmaker/Editor/Videographer - 2025 Demo Reel
"Defying Gravity" - Wicked Broadway/Movie Supercut (4K)
"Dance at the Gym" (Mambo) - West Side Story 1961/2021 Supercut
"Tonight (Balcony Scene)" - West Side Story 1961/2021 Supercut
"I Feel Pretty" - West Side Story 1961/2021 Supercut
"Tonight (Quintet)" - West Side Story 1961/2021 Supercut
"America" - West Side Story 1961/2021 Supercut
Abigail (2019 Short Film) - "Meet the Directors" PDXFF Promo
The Magic Behind d’ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical - The Audio Theater Experience (2020 Documentary)
Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide (2018 Documentary Short Fim)
Max Hechtman: Videographer/Filmmaker/Editor - 2018-19 Demo Reel
Deadline (2018 Short Film)
Solitude (2017 Short Film)
Environment as a Character Project (2017 Short Film)
Finger Lakes: A Place for Everyone - I LOVE NEW YORK @ Tribeca Student Film Contest 2017
"Journey to the Past" - Anastasia 20th Anniversary Supercut
"FIT Hives: Sustainability - The Secret to Survival" (2016 Documentary Short Film)
I Am Here (2016) Short Film (starring Lucas Iverson of "The Pitt" season 2)
Max Hechtman: Videographer/Editor - 2017 Editing Reel