Max Leonida
Writer, Director at Astarox Productions LLC
Director, Screenwriter, Filmmaker, Editor and Music Composer
Oskaloosa, Iowa
December 2011
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About Max
Since 1993 I received international awards for producing and directing feature films, commercials, music videos, documentaries and TV series. My clients include Sony Pictures, ATM, L'Orèal, A&G, Philips, Roche, SKY, Mediaset and RAI Radiotelevisione Italiana. Passionate about my work, I use the medium of film to reach the deepest of the viewer’s soul.
Unique traits: Max has a wealth of professional experience in film-making and video production in Italy and Hollywood. He began his work while studying Literature and Philosophy at the Catholic University of Milan. Max’s Italian production company completed projects for numerous high profile European and American companies, including L’Oréal, SKY, Sony, ROCHE, and Mercedes Benz. In 2011, Max moved to California to work on award winning films, such as: “Beauty in the Broken”, “Memento Mori” and “A Very Lovely Dress.”
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Credits
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Saving Billie Valentine (
2022 )
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Today's Tomorrow (
2021 )
Commercial by Astarox Productions Director, Editor World Rugby champion and LGBTQ testimonial Devin Ibanez brings the audience through the history of prestigious William Penn University, IOWA -
Unprincipled (
2018 - 2019 )
Television by Checkered Shorts (Comedy, Family and Reality-TV) Director “A DARK HALF-HOUR COMEDY THAT TAKES A SATIRIC LOOK AT THE DEMANDING AND SOMETIMES ABSURD WORLD OF ELEMENTARY ADMINISTRATION.” http://www.unprincipledseries.com -
Light Wounds (
2017 - 2019 )
Film by Dust Dreams (Drama and Biography) Producer, Writer -
Criseide (
2018 )
Film (short) (Drama, Mystery and Short) Director, Writer, Editor -
Rossi & White (
2017 - 2018 )
Series by LAfirstep, LLC (Comedy and Family) Director, Writer The funny frictions between neighborly Italian and American families in Hollywood. -
Beauty in the Broken (
2013 - 2017 )
Film by David and Pelé, LLC (Comedy, Drama and Romance) Director -
Bruna in Beverly Hills (
2014 - 2016 )
TV Series (Comedy and Family) Director, Editor -
The Temple: Dabuyaba (
2015 )
Film (Drama, History and Short) Producer, Editor, Composer The story of a young caribbean boy who will become the next spiritual leader of his people. -
What Separates Us (
2014 - 2015 )
Film (Drama and Romance) Editor, Editing Supervisor A love story that follows a young man Daniel's struggle to find himself. He is a drinker, brawler and stuck in his small town rut. He meets Parker, a young talented painter. They balance love, friendships and growing up while they help each other grow and come to terms with their lives. Written by Anonymous -
Memento Mori 02 (
2014 )
Film (Drama, Mystery, Thriller and Short) Director, Composer Some people don't deserve to live. -
A very lovely dress (
2013 - 2014 )
Film (short) by Checkered Shorts, LLC (Action, Crime and Drama) Director & Post-Production supervisor -
Memento Mori (
2014 )
Film by James Han Shik Liu (Crime, Drama and Thriller) Director -
RUN (
2011 - 2012 )
Film by Intrinsic Value Films (Action, Crime and Drama) Executive Producer -
La compagnia si fa Strada (
2009 - 2010 )
Film (Documentary, Biography and Reality-TV) Producer Add a Plot » -
Backward (
2009 - 2010 )
Film by Golden Cloverleaf Inc. (Drama, Romance and Sport) Director, Writer -
Mandala - Il simbolo (
2007 - 2008 )
Film (Crime, Drama and Mystery) Director, Writer, Producer The story of a solitary monk, who lives in isolation into an ancient house, and a young female terrorist coming to visit him... They pass just 24 hours together: but that short arc of time is enough to change their lives forever. -
Dottor Genio (
2007 - 2008 )
Television by Astarox, Srl (Comedy) Director, Producer ; -
Varese Va (
2007 - 2008 )
Film by Astarox, Srl (Musical) Director, Producer A film that's a musical journey through the beauty of Varese. -
AttivaMente (
2007 - 2008 )
Film (Documentary, News and Short) Producer Add a Plot » -
Mandala - the symbol (
2008 )
Television by Astarox Srl Director / Producer -
Nevicherà - Monodia (
2008 )
Television by Astarox Srl / Dielle Records (Music) Director -
Fai da te facile (
2007 - 2008 )
Television by SKY Television / Edibrico / Family Channel (Documentary and Reality-TV) Director, Co-Producer, Post Supervisor -
E.I.R.E. 2007 (
2006 - 2007 )
Film (Documentary, Biography and News) Producer Add a Plot » -
Non ho paura (
2004 - 2007 )
TV Movie by Astarox, Srl (Mystery) Director,Producer -
San Pietroburgo - una storia scritta sull'acqua (
2007 )
Film (Documentary) Producer Add a Plot » -
Iran - antica Persia (
2005 - 2006 )
Documentary by Astarox, Srl (Documentary) Producer -
Rinascita di un sorriso (
2006 )
Film (Documentary and Short) Producer Add a Plot » -
Magico Uzbekistan (
2006 )
Film (Documentary) Producer Add a Plot » -
Non siamo eroi (
2006 )
TV Movie by Astarox Srl / Max Leonida (Musical) Producer Add a Plot » -
Basta basta sigaretta (
2006 )
TV Movie (Music) Director Add a Plot » -
Snaparazzi (
2006 )
Television by Sony Pictures / AXN Channel / SKY Television (Reality-TV) Co-Executive Producer / Production Manager -
In God We Trust (
2004 - 2005 )
Film (Crime, Mystery and Thriller) Producer, Director Add a Plot » -
Spot Sociale GILS (
2005 )
TV Movie (News) Producer Add a Plot » -
Alle radici della fede cristiana (
2005 )
Film (Documentary) Producer Add a Plot » -
Creating FieraMilano (
2005 )
Film (Documentary and Short) Producer Add a Plot » -
Gino's Kitchen (
2005 )
Television (Reality-TV) Writer Add a Plot » -
Spot sociale G.I.L.S. (
2005 )
Theater by Mediaset / Astarox Srl Director / Producer / Executive Producer -
Terrigena (
2003 - 2004 )
Film (short) by Astarox, Srl (Drama, Fantasy, Mystery and Short) Director, Writer, Producer, Editor The mystery of the women related to the secret of the earth. Life, death, birth and resurrection. -
Buon Compleanno (
2004 )
TV Movie (Music) Producer Add a Plot » -
Pellegrini in Terra Santa (
2004 )
Film (Documentary) Producer Add a Plot » -
Urlo (
2002 )
Television (Reality-TV) Director Add a Plot » -
Burattini (
2002 )
Theater by Teatro Estremo Writer, Artistic Director -
Shout (
2001 )
Film (short) by Astarox, Srl (Crime, Drama and Short) Director, Writer, Producer, Editor Add a Plot » -
Mutilazioni - Cinque volti di Cristo (
2001 )
Film (short) by Teatro Estremo Writer, Actor, Director -
Via del corso (
2000 )
Film (Comedy) Producer Three girls want to have fun on a Saturday in Rome by trying to score with at least 3 guys. Meanwhile, their friends seek out two rapists and a stolen scooter. -
Kolbe - Azione sacra in due parti (
1995 - 1996 )
Film by Compagnia Teatro del Sacro (Drama, War and Biography) Writer, Actor, Director -
Kolbe, azione sacra in due parti (
1995 )
TV Movie (Documentary and Drama) Producer, Special Guest The life and death of Father Maximilian Kolbe, who gave his life for another man in the Nazis killing field of Auschwitz. -
Kolbe (interviste al cast) (
1995 )
interviste al cas (Biography) Composer Add a Plot »
Awards
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"What Separates Us" (Editing Supervisor) - Machetanz Film Festival
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"A Very Lovely Dress" (Director) - Winner of the 2016 LA Shorts Awards
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"Memento Mori" (Director) - Columbia Gorge International Film Festival - Official Selection
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"RUN" (Producer) - Milan International Film Festival - Winner of the Best Script Award
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"RUN" (Producer) - 3D International Film Festival - Winner of the Best 3D
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"Backward" (Director) - International Salerno Film Festival - Official Selection
(2010) -
"Backward" (Director) - 63rd Cannes Film Festival - Marché du Film
(2010)
Education
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Professioni Moda, Milan
(1989-1994) -
Catholic Unversity of Milan
(1989-1994) -
Accademia dei Filodrammatici (Milan)
(1989-1994)
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