“F*ck it, let’s do it” are words that Max wishes would come out of his mouth every single day. Hailing from Steamboat Springs, CO, Max grew up following in the ski tracks of olympians. While he enjoyed finding his personal limits, Max was never much of a competitor himself. At a young age, Max discovered he had a sensitive side that he couldn’t find a purpose for in such a competitive community. At 16, he picked up a camera for the first time and started making youtube videos. A pursuit where he could use his sensitive side as a tool to improve his approach in telling the stories he believed would make a difference. His love for the outdoors and humanity have led him on a journey to tell stories all over the world. After graduating university in 2022, he founded a doc production company with his partner Juliette, and began development on their first film project out of school, The Way it Was. Max dreams of standing on mountain tops, running through warzones, diving under the deep seas, or walking on the moon, with the craziest camera setup he can handle, telling stories that change the world for the better. Anything is possible.

Max Sauerbrey

“F*ck it, let’s do it” are words that Max wishes would come out of his mouth every single day. Hailing from Steamboat Springs, CO, Max grew up following in the ski tracks of olympians. While he enjoyed finding his personal limits, Max was never much of a competitor himself. At a young age, Max discovered he had a sensitive side that he couldn’t find a purpose for in such a competitive community. At 16, he picked up a camera for the first time and started making youtube videos. A pursuit where he could use his sensitive side as a tool to improve his approach in telling the stories he believed would make a difference. His love for the outdoors and humanity have led him on a journey to tell stories all over the world. After graduating university in 2022, he founded a doc production company with his partner Juliette, and began development on their first film project out of school, The Way it Was. Max dreams of standing on mountain tops, running through warzones, diving under the deep seas, or walking on the moon, with the craziest camera setup he can handle, telling stories that change the world for the better. Anything is possible.

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“F*ck it, let’s do it” are words that Max wishes would come out of his mouth every single day. Hailing from Steamboat Springs, CO, Max grew up following in the ski tracks of olympians. While he enjoyed finding his personal limits, Max was never much of a competitor himself. At a young age, Max discovered he had a sensitive side that he couldn’t find a purpose for in such a competitive community. At 16, he picked up a camera for the first time and started making youtube videos. A pursuit where he could use his sensitive side as a tool to improve his approach in telling the stories he believed would make a difference. His love for the outdoors and humanity have led him on a journey to tell stories all over the world. After graduating university in 2022, he founded a doc production company with his partner Juliette, and began development on their first film project out of school, The Way it Was. Max dreams of standing on mountain tops, running through warzones, diving under the deep seas, or walking on the moon, with the craziest camera setup he can handle, telling stories that change the world for the better. Anything is possible.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Co-Director/Founder at Quickdraw Films
January 1, 2024 - Present
Co-directed projects and led production and post-production collaboration across documentary and branded content, including directing cinematography and editing deliverables for distribution.
Follow Cam / Editor / Producer
January 1, 2022 - Present
Directed shoots and edited branded and independent documentary-style content. Produced, filmed, and delivered promotional assets including campaign edit work that reached large audiences on platforms like YouTube and social media.
Co-Founder/Director at Quickdraw Films
January 1, 2022 - August 6, 2024
Served in a directing/co-founding capacity for Quickdraw Films, working on branded and independent documentary projects and building production processes across development, shooting, and post-production.
Co-Founder/Director at Quickdraw Films
January 1, 2022 - Present
Co-founded Quickdraw Films. Directs and produces documentary and branded content. Leads cinematography, editing, and overall production workflows to deliver films and promotional campaigns with strong storytelling and visual style.
Grip at Black Rabbit Company
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Supported production as a grip, helping with equipment handling and on-set operational needs to ensure smooth filming for documentary work.
Grip at Red Bull
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Worked as a grip supporting productions. Assisted with on-set operations related to camera support and production readiness while contributing to efficient set logistics during shooting.

Education

Business at Chapman University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

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Media & Entertainment