Hi, I’m Max Pribnow, a filmmaker and storyteller with a hands-on background in writing, directing, editing, and acting. I’ve led and contributed to capstone and student films, most notably Wail of the Man Child, which screened at Fairfield University’s Cinefest and earned an award for best editing. I thrive in collaborative environments, from planning and shooting to post-production, and I’m driven by projects that fuse humor, emotion, and strong characters. I’m excited to continue developing as a cinematographer, editor, and writer, and I love bringing bold ideas to life with a team.

Max Pribnow

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Hi, I’m Max Pribnow, a filmmaker and storyteller with a hands-on background in writing, directing, editing, and acting. I’ve led and contributed to capstone and student films, most notably Wail of the Man Child, which screened at Fairfield University’s Cinefest and earned an award for best editing. I thrive in collaborative environments, from planning and shooting to post-production, and I’m driven by projects that fuse humor, emotion, and strong characters. I’m excited to continue developing as a cinematographer, editor, and writer, and I love bringing bold ideas to life with a team.

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Hi, I’m Max Pribnow, a filmmaker and storyteller with a hands-on background in writing, directing, editing, and acting. I’ve led and contributed to capstone and student films, most notably Wail of the Man Child, which screened at Fairfield University’s Cinefest and earned an award for best editing.

I thrive in collaborative environments, from planning and shooting to post-production, and I’m driven by projects that fuse humor, emotion, and strong characters. I’m excited to continue developing as a cinematographer, editor, and writer, and I love bringing bold ideas to life with a team.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Equipment Coordinator - Media Center at Fairfield University
May 1, 2024 - August 4, 2025
Assisted students and professors with equipment reservations and checkouts. Prepared orders by pulling and assembling gear for checkout. Inspected and tested all rental returns, including cleaning and sorting camera equipment. Demonstrated interpersonal and conflict management skills when working with clients.
Corporate Media Production Practicum - Media Internship at Middlesex Community College
May 1, 2018 - August 4, 2025
Assisted with the editing and production process for multiple corporate video projects, contributing to both production and post-production phases.
Camp Multimedia Intern at Dream Camp at ESF Camps - Trinity College
July 31, 2022 - August 4, 2025
Captured and edited high-quality photos and videos highlighting camper activities and special events during the summer 2022 ESF Dream Camp at Trinity College. Collaborated with a specified ESF Marketing team member to create approximately 23 minutes of slideshow/video content.
Writer - Director - Editor - Actor at Fairfield University
May 1, 2021 - August 4, 2025
Created and completed production of my student capstone film, a dark comedy titled 'Wail of the Man Child.' Managed all phases including writing, directing, editing, and acting. Submitted the film to Fairfield University's Cinefest 2021 where it was screened and received the Best Editing award based on an outside panel recommendation.
Multiple Production Roles - Student Films at Fairfield University
May 1, 2024 - August 4, 2025
Performed diverse production roles including delegating tasks, managing production flow, operating camera, lighting, and audio equipment, acting, production assisting, boom operating, and audio support for various student film projects.
Multiple Production Roles - Student Films at Middlesex Community College
May 1, 2018 - August 4, 2025
Engaged in multiple roles such as delegating tasks, managing production flow, operating camera, lighting, audio equipment, and acting across various student film projects.
Equipment Coordinator at Fairfield University
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2024
Assisted students and professors with equipment reservations and check outs; Prepared orders by pulling equipment from the gear room and assembling them for checkout; Inspected and tested all rental returns; Cleaned, inspected, and sorted camera equipment; Used interpersonal and conflict management skills when dealing with clients.
Writer, Director, Editor, and Actor at Fairfield University
October 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
Completed production of a student capstone film (Wail of the Man Child) which I wrote, directed, edited, and acted in. The film was screened at Fairfield University's Cinefest and received the award for best editing based on an outside panel's recommendation.
Multiple Production Roles - Student Films at Fairfield University
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2024
Delegated tasks to crew members, managed production flow; Operated camera, lighting, and audio equipment; Acted in multiple projects; Served as a PA on shoots; Operated boom and assisted with audio.
Camp Multimedia Intern at Dream Camp - Trinity College (ESF Camps)
June 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Captured and edited high-quality photos and videos for ESF Dream Camp highlights at Trinity College; Took video clips of camper activities and events; Collaborated with a designated ESF Marketing team member; Helped produce enough high-quality photos and videos to supplement a roughly 23-minute slideshow/video segment.
Equipment Coordinator, Media Center at Fairfield University
September 1, 2021 - May 31, 2024
Assisted students and professors with equipment reservations and check outs; prepared orders; pulled gear and assembled it for checkout; inspected and tested rental returns; cleaned, sorted, and organized gear; used interpersonal skills to assist clients.
Writer - Director - Editor - Actor at Fairfield University
October 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
Completed the production of a student capstone film (written, directed, edited, and acted in). The film was accepted into Fairfield University’s Cinefest and won Best Editing based on external panel recommendations.
Multiple Production Roles - Student Films at Middlesex Community College
September 1, 2015 - May 1, 2018
Delegated tasks to crew, operated camera, lighting, and audio equipment; acted in multiple projects; gained on-set experience across film productions.
Film Club President and Student Senate Liaison at Middlesex Community College
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Led the Film Club as president and served as student senate liaison, coordinating activities and events aligned with student government.
Equipment Coordinator- Media Center at Fairfield University
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2024
Assisted students and professors with equipment reservations and check outs; prepared orders by pulling equipment from the gear room and assembling for checkout; inspected and tested all rental returns (cleaning, inspection, and sorting of camera equipment); utilized interpersonal and conflict management skills with clients.
Camp Multimedia Intern at Dream Camp - Trinity College / ESF Camps
June 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Captured and edited high-quality photos and videos of ESF camp highlights; took video clips of camper activities and events; collaborated with ESF Marketing; contributed to a roughly 23-minute slideshow/video segment.

Education

Bachelor's degree at Fairfield University
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2023
Associate's degree at Middlesex Community College
September 1, 2014 - May 1, 2018
Bachelor's degree in Film, Television and Media Arts at Fairfield University
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2023
Associate's degree in Communication, General at Middlesex Community College
September 1, 2014 - May 1, 2018
Bachelor's degree in Film, Television and Media Arts at Fairfield University
September 1, 2018 - May 31, 2023
Associate's degree in Communication, General at Middlesex Community College
September 1, 2014 - May 1, 2018
Bachelor's degree, Film, Television and Media Arts Major at Fairfield University
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2023
Associate's degree, General at Middlesex Community College
September 1, 2014 - May 1, 2018
Bachelor's degree at Fairfield University
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2023
Associate's degree at Middlesex Community College
September 1, 2014 - May 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    uniE608 The Wall
    A class project focused on the interplay of shadows and space. video videoeditor
    uniE608 Wail of the Manchild
    My Student Capstone (Winner of "Best Editing Award" Fairfield University Cinefest 2021) : "A belated coming of age story , within the corpse of a broken home" video videoeditor filmdirector