Max Malkin is an acclaimed director and cinematographer known for his distinctive visual style. He launched his career shooting iconic music videos for artists like Eminem, Beck, and The Beastie Boys before expanding into commercials and features with renowned directors including Jonathan Glazer, David O. Russell, and Michel Gondry.
As a director, Max’s distinct visual aesthetic has received the attention of some of the world’s best-known global brands, having directed numerous campaigns for the likes of Nike, Beats, Jim Beam, Volvo, Coca-Cola, Adidas, Toyota, Samsung, T-Mobile, NBA 2K, Chevy, Blue Moon, Mercedes, and Apple.
He created Adidas’ first-ever China ad, “One in a Billion,” a highly awarded campaign celebrating creativity and individuality in sport. His work on Nike’s “Unlimited” Olympics campaign sparked a global organic movement, earning him the Gold Film Lion at Cannes Lions and an AICP Award for Advertising Excellence. Ad Age praised his Apple spot “Dear Apple,” saying he “captured real people and their stories in a truly cinematic way.” His boundary-pushing NFL film “Take It To The House Kid” won two Cannes Lions and four Sports Emmys. His Nike “The Original Impossible” spot, which premiered ahead of the 2023 Super Bowl, became the year’s breakout commercial, winning Ad Age’s Film/TV/Video of the Year and Gold at Clio Sports.
