Draft:Max Marlow (filmmaker)

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Max Marlow
Born
Max Marlow

(1995-12-31) December 31, 1995 (age 28)
London, U.K.
EducationHaberdashers' Aske's Boys' School
Goldsmiths, University of London[1]
Occupations
  • Director
  • Producer
  • Writer
Years active2015–present

Max Marlow (born December 31, 1995) is a British filmmaker, writer and producer. He is best known for his viral 3D animated short film Thatching Eggs (2020)[2] and producing Oscar shortlisted film Good Boy (2023).[3][4][5]

Career[edit]

In 2017, after being rejected at Pixar Animation Studios, he embarked on making his own 3D animated short film named Thatching Eggs (2020).[citation needed] In 2020, after small success in an online festival run[6], he shared a clip of this to TikTok, where it had a viral response in receiving over 2 million views in a day.[2][7]

Filmography[edit]

Key
† Denotes productions that have not yet been released
Films[edit]
Year Title Director Producer Writer Note(s) Ref(s)
2015 The Face of Chance No Yes Yes
2020 Thatching Eggs Yes Yes Yes [2][7]
2021 Vincent No Yes No [8]
2021 Ice Cream & Doughnuts No Yes No [9]
2023 Surprise No Yes Yes [10][11]
2023 Good Boy No Yes No [12][13]
Other[edit]
Year Title Role Note(s) Ref(s)
2019 Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker asset assistant
2021 The King's Man production assistant visual effects [14]
2022 1899 coordinator visual effects
2024 Speak No Evil production manager visual effects
TBA Batgirl † coordinator visual effects

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2016 Selby International Film Festival Best British Short Film[15]
The Face of Chance
 Won
2020 Golden Beggar: Children’s Jury Award Best Animation[6][16]
Thatching Eggs
 Won
2020 Vegas Movie Awards Best Animation[17]
Thatching Eggs
 Won
2020 Los Angeles Film Awards Best Animation[18]
Thatching Eggs
 Won
2020 Prince of Prestige Academy Award Best Animated Project[19]
Thatching Eggs
 Nominated
2020 Independent Shorts Awards Best Animation Short[20]
Thatching Eggs
 Won
2020 Independent Shorts Awards Best Children Short[20]
Thatching Eggs
 Won
2021 Norwich Film Festival Best East Anglian Film[21]
Ice Cream & Doughnuts
 Nominated
2023 Norwich Film Festival Best British Film[22]
Good Boy
 Nominated

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Thatching Eggs: A Film Finalized During Lockdown". GoldDust. August 17, 2020. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Pixar-inspired short film surpasses 2 million views after making-of goes viral on TikTok". Film-News.co.uk. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  3. ^ Santacatterina, Manuela (December 22, 2023). "Good Boy: intervista alla produttrice del corto Elettra Pizzi". The Hollywood Reporter Roma (in Italian). Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  4. ^ "96TH OSCARS® SHORTLISTS IN 10 AWARD CATEGORIES ANNOUNCED". press.oscars.org. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  5. ^ Sciences, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and. "96th Oscars Shortlists Announced for 10 Categories". A.frame. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Iran's "Eaten" wins honorable mention at Golden Beggar filmfest". Tehran Times. November 15, 2020. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  7. ^ a b "Thatching Eggs: A Film Finalized During Lockdown". GoldDust. August 17, 2020. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  8. ^ "Ice Cream & Doughnuts - A Short Film Written & Directed by Reece Lipman | Direct Digital | Client & Equipment Case Studies". www.direct-digital.com. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  9. ^ "Short film shot on Worthing Pier hit by funding cuts due to Covid-19". The Argus. November 16, 2020. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  10. ^ Meza, Ed (July 14, 2021). "Madison De La Garza to Direct TikTok Stars in Max Marlow's Zoom Mystery 'Surprise' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  11. ^ Haylock, Zoe (July 14, 2021). "Madison De La Garza to Direct Zoom Mystery Thriller Starring TikTokers". Vulture. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  12. ^ Redazione (January 9, 2024). "Oscar 2024, Emma Thompson nel team del corto italiano in shortlist". Ciak Magazine (in Italian). Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  13. ^ Yossman, K. J. (January 8, 2024). "Emma Thompson Boards Ben Whishaw Short Film 'Good Boy' as Executive Producer (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  14. ^ Lee, Alex. "Coronavirus broke the jobs market. The data hints at a far bigger crisis". Wired UK. ISSN 1357-0978. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  15. ^ "Crystal Clear: Rapid Response". www.oldredliontheatre.co.uk. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  16. ^ "Protocol of Prizes in the 26th International Film Festival November 5 – 7, 2020 Košice, Slovakia – 30. medzinárodný festival lokálnych televízií Zlatý žobrák". February 16, 2021. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  17. ^ "SEPTEMBER EDITION". VegasMovieAwards. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  18. ^ Team, LAFA (October 2, 2020). "LAFA Winners - September 2020". LA Film Awards. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  19. ^ "PAECA Nominees". Star Apple Creative. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  20. ^ a b Awards, Independent Shorts (September 3, 2020). "Thatching Eggs". Independent Shorts Awards. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  21. ^ "Ice Cream & Doughnuts (Directed by Reece Lipman)". Norwich Film Festival. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  22. ^ "Ben Whishaw stars in first trailer for quirky short film Good Boy". Radio Times. Retrieved February 6, 2024.

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