Writer/director Max Myers grew up in a world of cinematic inspiration, influenced by the works of Sam Peckinpah, Sergio Leone, Clint Eastwood, Martin Ritt, and Walter Hill. His fascination with the Western genre can be attributed to these iconic directors, as well as the films of the 1960s and 1970s.
Born in Iserlohn, West Germany, Max is the son of an English Army soldier and a local schoolgirl. His early life was marked by frequent relocations, as his family traveled to various postings, including London, Germany, South Australia, and Gibraltar.
At the age of 15, Max found himself on the streets of East London, where he joined a rock-n-roll band, learned to play the blues harp, and even dabbled in amateur boxing. Later, he transitioned into tour management and sound mixing, working with numerous famous musicians, including Mungo Jerry, Manfred Mann, Wings, Berlin Rock Ensemble, and Moonraker.
As his musical career progressed, Max relocated to Baltimore, Maryland, where he continued to work and play with various bands, including Face Dancer and Objects. However, his life took a dramatic turn in the early 1990s when he moved to New York and started a music production company. The collapse of Wall Street left him homeless and penniless, forcing him to take on a series of jobs as a doorman and bouncer at some of New York's edgier nightclubs.
It was during this tumultuous period that Max continued his street education, joining a biker gang and experiencing firsthand the lawlessness and corruption of society's underbelly. However, by 1995, he recognized that his future lay elsewhere and took a job waiting tables while pursuing his writing career.
His big break came when he landed a development deal with Martin Scorsese's Cappa Productions, under the guidance of Barbara De Fina. Succumbing to the allure of Hollywood, Max moved west, where he continues to write, direct, and teach.
Max's feature film debut, Don't Let Go, earned him numerous accolades, including Outstanding Directorial Achievement at the Stony Brook Film Festival in 2002, Best Picture at the Westchester Film Festival, and a Prism Award in Los Angeles.
