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Max Barber
Producer/Director, Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
London,United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Max's Biography

MAX BARBER
DIRECTOR / PRODUCER (ALSO SELF SHOOTING) & DV DIRECTOR

(www.clevermax.co.uk)
07971 273172 / 020 72528384

Experienced, self shooting Director-Producer with a speciality in edgy, sexy, controversial and off-the-wall documentaries and factual-entertainment shows, but equally at home with mainstream flagship programmes, short narrative films, pilots, promos & virals. Developed directorial understanding at The (London) International Film School and gained professional training at the BBC. Broad minded and lateral thinking Director with a strong grasp of style and narrative. Very adaptable and experienced in many disciplines of directing from authored filmmaking to multi PSC crews. Extensive writing & producing experience, incorporating budgeting & post-production. A good problem solver, knowledgeable, and a fast paced, flexible team player who can bring in creative and colourful content on tight budgets. Able to edit and shoot proficiently on a range of professional cameras including HD and tapeless formats.

Credits

Summer At Sea - Talkback-Thames / Sky 1 , Spain
2010 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
(PILOT / TASTER)
FANTASY OB-DOC 1 X 20
The lives & dreams of the entertainment team on board a cruise ship - 'Glee' at Sea style.

The Naked Office - Shine Group / Virgin 1 , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2010 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
FACT-ENT 1 X 60
Dysfunctional companies make the ultimate Friday dress down in order to lay themselves 'bare' to the issues at work.

A Girls Guide To 21st Century Sex - Endemol / Channel 5 , United States of America
2007 - Producer/Director
FACTUAL 8 X 60
In-depth series looking at the science, biology and psychology behind human sexuality in all its forms, guises and persuasions.

The Sex Women Want - Brighter Pictures / UK Horizons , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2006 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
FACT-ENT 5 X 30
Practical bedroom tips for women from two female sex-perts who know how.


The Seven Secrets to Perfect Porn - ADD TV , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2007 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
DOCUMENTARY 1 X 30
A look behind the scenes of Europe's biggest gay porn studio.


Tom Bakers Ultimate Sci-Fi Quiz - The Rights Company / Sci-Fi Channel , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2006 - Producer/Director
INTERACTIVE GAME / TV QUIZ

Quiz hosted by Tom Baker looking at all aspects of the sci-fi genre.


A Place In The Sun - By The Sea - Freeform / Channel Four , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2005 - Producer/Director
FACT-ENT 3 X 60
Following on from the highly popular series, this spin off takes potential buyers looking to re-locate or purchase a second home at desirable locations around the British coast.

Make Me A Super Model - Tiger Aspect / Channel 5 , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2005 - DV Director
REALITY-DOCUMENTARY

9 X 60

A team of ambitious young girls are put through 'model boot camp' to win a contract.


Friends: The One After They Were Famous - Shine Ltd / E4 , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2004 - Producer/Director
DOCUMENTARY 1 X 30
Second of two programmes. Archive & interview programme looking at the World's most popular comedy sit-coms.

Peter Tatchell: Just Who Does He Think He Is? - Community Channel / Sky Networks , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2004 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
DOCUMENTARY
1 X 60
The life and work of Britain's most controversial gay activist and inventive human rights campaigner.


Make It Big - Community Channel / Sky Networks , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2002 - Producer/Director
DOCS / SHORT FILM
3 X 5
Individual & distinct films to raise the profile of The Princes Trust, Youthnet & National Autistics
Soceity

The Unofficial World Records of Sex - Shine Ltd / Sky 1 , Thailand
2003 - Producer/Director
ENTERTAINMENT 10 X 25
Humorous series witnessing amazing new world records in sexual stunts, skills, and powers.

Sex In The High Street - Flame Group / UK Horizons , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2002 - Producer/Director (Self-shooting)
DOCUMENTARY 10 X 25
Character led, narrative stories looking at the rise and diverseness of the High Street sex shop and the people who frequent them from housewives and rock bands, to porn starts and strippers.

Amazing Conversions - Wall 2 Wall / Discovery Networks , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2001 - Director/Cameraperson
FACT-ENT 10 X 25
Chronologically shot 'how to' programmes giving a fascinating insight into the ingenuity that goes into turning the most unusual of buildings and spaces into comfortable and revolutionary homes.

Off The Rails - Wall 2 Wall / Discovery Networks , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2001 - Director/Cameraperson
DOCUMENTARY 10 X 25
The day to day workings of Britain's historic railways, preserved for current and future generations.

Real Boxing - Wall 2 Wall / Discovery Networks , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2001 - Producer/Director
PILOT / TASTER
1 X 10
Warts n'all profile on Repton Boxing Club in London's East End.

Chained - Initial / Endemol / E4 , Unspecified
2000 - DV Director
REALITY TV 20 X 40
Four separate teams, heterosexuals, bisexuals and lesbians - each with one picker and four suitors - find themselves permanently chained together for a week.

The Paper - Transmedia / Carlton , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
1999 - DV Director
OB-DOC 13 X 25
taking a look at the daily stories and conflicting characters behind the scenes of Britain's smallest daily newspaper: The Heartland Evening News.

Bob Downe All Over Britain - Brighter Pictures / UKPlay , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
1999 - Director
ENTERTAINMENT
10 X 25
Australian comedian, Bob Down, travels the UK with music and comedy sketches.


Test Drive - Brighter Pictures / Discovery Networks , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
1999 - Director
FACT-ENT
1 X 30
Are you what you drive? Car / Motorist make over show.


Adult Lives - Did You Get His Number? - Mosaic Films / BBC2 , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
1999 - DV Director
DOCUMENTARY 1 X 40
Part of a series looking at attitudes towards sex in Britain.


Employment History

DIRECTOR / PRODUCER 'SUMMER AT SEA' PILOT / TASTER (FANTASY OB-DOC) SKY 1, TALKBACK THAMES, 1 X 15 PRODUCED 2010
The lives & dreams of the entertainment team on a cruise ship - 'Glee' at sea style.

DIRECTOR / PRODUCER, 'THE NAKED OFFICE' (FACT-ENT) VIRGIN 1, SHINE NORTH, 1 X 60, TX 2010
Dysfunctional firms make the ultimate Friday dress down to lay themselves 'bare' to the issues at work.

DIRECTOR / PRODUCER, 'A GIRLS GUIDE TO 21ST CENTURY SEX ' (FACTUAL) CHANNEL 5, ENDEMOL, 8 X 60, TX 2007/8
The science, biology and psychology behind human sexuality in all its forms, guises and persuasions.

DIRECTOR / PRODUCER 'THE SEX WOMEN WANT' (FACT-ENT) UKTV HORIZONS, BRIGHTER PICTURES 5 X 30 TX 2006
Practical bedroom tips for women from two female sex-perts who know how.

DIRECTOR / PRODUCER 'THE SEVEN SECRETS TO PERFECT PORN' (DOCUMENTARY) ADD-TV, 1 X 30 MINUTES, TX 2007
A look behind the scenes of Europe's biggest gay porn studio.

DIRECTOR / PRODUCER, 'TOM BAKER'S ULTIMATE SCI-FI QUIZ', SCI-FI CHANNEL, THE RIGHTS COMPANY DVD INTERACTIVE GAME / TV QUIZ, TX 2006
Quiz hosted by Tom Baker looking at all aspects of the sci-fi genre.

DIRECTOR / PRODUCER, 'THE A-Z OF STAR TREK' (FACT-ENT) SKY1, AT IT PRODUCTIONS, 1 X 90, (NOT BROADCAST)
The most comprehensive guide to the world's most popular Science Fiction series.

DIRECTOR / PRODUCER, 'A PLACE IN THE SUN - BY THE SEA' (FACT-ENT) CHANNEL 4, FREEFORM PRODUCTIONS, 3 x 60 TX 2005
Home buyers looking to re-locate at desirable locations around the British coast.

DV DIRECTOR, 'MAKE ME A SUPER MODEL' (REALITY-DOCUMENTARY) CHANNEL 5, TIGER ASPECT, 9 X 60 TX 2005
A team of ambitious young girls are put through 'model boot camp' to win a contract.

DIRECTOR / PRODUCER, 'FRIENDS: THE ONE AFTER THEY WERE FAMOUS' (DOCUMENTARY) E4, SHINE LIMITED, 1 x 30 TX 2004
Archive & interview programme looking at the World's most popular comedy sit-coms.

DIRECTOR / PRODUCER, 'PETER TATCHELL: JUST WHO DOES HE THINK HE IS?' (DOCUMENTARY) SKY DIGITAL & THE COMMUNITY CHANNEL, 1 X 60 TX 2004
The life and work of Britain's most controversial gay activist and inventive human rights campaigner.

DIRECTOR / PRODUCER, 'THE UNOFFICIAL WORLD RECORDS OF SEX' (ENTERTAINMENT) SKY 1, SHINE LIMITED, 10 X 25 TX 2003
Humorous series witnessing amazing new world records in sexual stunts, skills, and powers.

DIRECTOR / PRODUCER 'MAKE IT BIG' (DOCS / SHORT FILM) SKY NETWORKS, COMMUNITY CHANNEL, 3 X 5 TX 2002
Individual & distinct films to raise the profile of The Princes Trust, Youthnet & National Autistics Society.

DIRECTOR, 'SEX IN THE HIGH STREET' (DOCUMENTARY) UKTV HORIZONS, FLAME TV, 10 X 25 TX 2002
Character led stories looking at the lives of people who frequent Britain's sex shops.

DIRECTOR, 'AMAZING CONVERSIONS' (FACT-ENT) DISCOVERY CHANNEL, WALL 2 WALL TELEVISION, 10 X 25 TX 2001
Unusual buildings are turned into comfortable and revolutionary homes.

DIRECTOR, 'OFF THE RAILS' (DOCUMENTARY) DISCOVERY CHANNEL, WALL 2 WALL TELEVISION,10 X 25 TX 2001
The day to day workings of Britain's historic railways, preserved for current and future generations.

DIRECTOR / PRODUCER, 'REAL BOXING' PILOT TASTER (DOCUMENTARY) DISCOVERY CHANNEL, WALL 2 WALL TELEVISION, 1 X 10 PILOT PRODUCED 2001
Warts n'all look at Repton Boxing Club in London's East End.

DV DIRECTOR, 'CHAINED' (REALITY TV) E4, INITIAL/ENDEMOL, 20 X 40 TX MAY 01
Four separate teams, heterosexuals, bisexuals and lesbians get chained together for a week.

DV DIRECTOR, 'THE PAPER', (DOCUMENTARY) CARLTON TELEVISION, TRANSMEDIA PRODUCTIONS, 13 X 25, TX 2000
A look at the daily stories and characters behind Britain's smallest daily newspaper.

DIRECTOR 'BOB DOWNE ALL OVER BRITAIN' (ENTERTAINMENT) UKPLAY, BRIGHTER PICTURES, 10 X 25 TX 1999
Australian comedian, Bob Down, travels the UK with music and comedy sketches.

DIRECTOR 'TEST DRIVE' (FACT-ENT) DISCOVERY CHANNEL, BRIGHTER PICTURES, 1 X 20 TX 1999
Are you what you drive? Car / Motorist make over show.

DV DIRECTOR, 'ADULT LIVES - DID YOU GET HIS NUMBER?' (DOCUMENTARY) BBC2, MOSAIC FILMS, 1 X 40 TX 1999
Part of a series looking at attitudes towards sex in Britain.

Education

The London International Film School, Shelton Street, WC2: National Diploma in film production.

Thurrock Technical College, Grays, Essex: National Diploma in Theatre Studies.

Industry Qualifications

BBC training in DV directing

National Diploma in Film Production, London (International) Film School

National Diploma in Theature Studies, Thurrock Technical College

Technical Equipment

Extensive use of DSR, Cannon and Sony cameras, Standard deff, HD and tapless shooting.

Good knowledge of lighting and sound.

Referees

Philip Whelan: Series Producer, Shine Group / Discovery Networks - 07775 875273

Oliver Right: Series Producer, Endemol - 07879 420130

Gavin Hay: Ex MD Brighter Pictures / Endemol - 07979 651888

Industry Awards

Best LGBT Film - London Independent Film Festival 2009 'Homoworld'

Skills

Editing on Adobe Premiere
Full UK driving licence

Additional Information

Industries

  • Corporate, 
  • Film, 
  • Music Promos, 
  • Online, 
  • TV

Programme Types

  • Arts, 
  • Comedy, 
  • Community Progs, 
  • Corporate, 
  • Daytime, 
  • Development, 
  • DIY, 
  • Documentary, 
  • Docusoap, 
  • Drama Reconstruction, 
  • Drama: Short Film, 
  • Dramatised Documentary, 
  • Entertainment, 
  • Glamour (Adult), 
  • Leisure, 
  • Motoring, 
  • Music Promo, 
  • Observational Documentary, 
  • Property, 
  • Reality TV, 
  • Science, 
  • Science Fiction, 
  • Travel

Specialisms

  • Arts, 
  • Cars, 
  • Cinema/Film, 
  • Comedy, 
  • Community, 
  • Corporate Films, 
  • Design, 
  • Digi Beta, 
  • Drama, 
  • Drugs, 
  • Engineering, 
  • Gay & Lesbian, 
  • Human Rights, 
  • Interior Design, 
  • Location Filming, 
  • Music, 
  • Paranormal, 
  • Photography, 
  • Police, 
  • Programme Development, 
  • Science, 
  • Sex Industry, 
  • Sexuality, 
  • Social Issues, 
  • Technology, 
  • Theatre, 
  • USA, 
  • Writing

Permits

  • USA

Licenses

  • Basic Driving (PLG)