Max Barber

Based in London, Max had beginnings and an education in drama & theatre, then extensive training at The London Film School. This led to a career currently spanning 20 years in television making factual entertainment, documentaries, features and reality TV for a range of UK & global broadcasters including BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5, Discovery Networks & National Geographic.

Max is also an award-winning independent filmmaker and has explored subjects as varied as human rights, sexuality, pornography, gender identity and disability through his work in scripted fiction and authored documentaries. His highly topical films have been screened at numerous international film festivals and distributed in the US & Europe through TLA Releasing,  REVRY,  MTV Logo, CFMDC, Peccadillo Pictures, Channel 4 & Amazon Prime.

He is currently part of the Content Kings group and focused on developing new shows, formats and non-scripted, while building funding & distribution models with international partners. One eye is also fixed on creating opportunities and exposure for diverse voices, particular in terms of disability visibility. 

www.bornthiswaymedia.co.uk
www.contentkings.uk 
www.clevermax.co.uk
www.imdb.com/name/nm1255234/

Looking to expand my social and work networks through Directors UK and generally hang out and support fellow film and programme makers.