- 2021-
RUDDIGORE
RUDDIGORE, loosely adapted from the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta of the same name, is the modern tale of a pair of twin brothers, Robin and Dick, who have decided to go into business with one another. Unbeknownst to the estranged adult siblings - they have just signed the deed on a cursed lakeside resort by the name of Ruddigore. Throughout their first few nights there, Robin and Dick will be forced to understand and eventually confront the deadly, decades-spanning repercussions of buying land that doesn't belong to them. Witches, ghosts, and the undead descend in this satirical send up of slasher film culture.
Directed By Nathan Kubik
Cinematography and Editing by Max Gustafson
-2020-
SINGLE ALL THE WAY - A Xmas show
Working with Generous 6 Productions to take their annual Holiday Comedy Show and bringing it to film! Single All the Way complied with COVID-19 Protocols and Safety Measures.
Directed and Starring: Amy Heller and Clara Flaherty
Piano: Dave
Cinematographer, Editor and VFX by Max Gustafson
TOW
A Short Film starring Audrey Anderson and Kennedy Bohm
Art Direction by Serena Dully
- 2019 -
I’m fine - A Dance film - with Loud Bodies
OFFICIAL SELECTION IN/MOTION DANCE FILM FESTIVAL
LOUD BODIES in association with Max Gustafson presents "I'm fine" a dance film. STARRING Yarina Baralt Torres and Maria Blanco
LOUD BODIES (https://www.facebook.com/loudbodiesda...) Maria Blanco and Yariana Baralt Torres founded LOUD BODIES with the purpose of creating a platform for activism through dance. LOUD BODIES looks to create meaningful work inspired by social issues that will evoke emotion and provoke change. LOUD BODIES uses dance and choreography to fight for social justice, to bring awareness to oppressed topics or communities, and to call for unity, understanding, and most importantly, action.
Max Gustafson - DP + Producer mr.gustafson.com
WATCH “i’m fine” HERE:
- 2018 -
1984 - Loyola Chicago
A unique performance, combining live theater and cinema. An examination of the self vs surveillance. Inspired by modern horror masterpieces like It and Get Out, 1984 blew audiences away with a dynamic multi-media experience. Produced on a micro budget, this sell out production earned numerous Johnny Awards. Learn more here.
1984 Transition Clip - Dir. Max Gustafson - Cinematography Hannah Terwin