About Max
I’m a freelance video editor and story producer who helps purpose-driven teams turn raw footage into emotionally resonant stories that land with the audience.
While my roots are in post-production, my real strength is in story clarity—making sure every cut, beat, and moment is designed not just to impress the client, but to move the viewer. I’ve worked across nonprofit campaigns, brand anthems, documentary shorts, and social content—collaborating with producers, agencies, and teams who care about the deeper impact of their message.
You’ll find my fingerprints on award-winning edits for clients like Convoy of Hope, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, McDonalds, and many more. Whether it’s crafting a pitch-perfect donor appeal or building a narrative arc from scratch, I bring sharp emotional instincts, strong audience awareness, and a deep respect for the power of a well-told story.
I studied Film and Media Production at Taylor University and have held roles spanning production and post.
If you’ve got a story that matters, and you want it told with impact, let’s talk.
Contact
Location: Chicago, IL. USA
Phone: (630)740-0909
Email: max@maxpartain.com
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Awards & Recognitions
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• Platinum – Branded Content: Fundraising / Westfall Gold – Legacy Film Series (2024)
• Gold – Editing / Westfall Gold – Legacy Film Series (2024)
• Platinum – Branded Content: Nonprofit / Westfall Gold – Story of Impact (2023)
• Gold – Editing / Westfall Gold – Story of Impact (2023)
• Platinum – Commercial: Food & Beverage / Frying Pan Bacon (2022)
• Gold – Sound Design / Frying Pan Bacon (2022)
• Silver – Online Series: Nonprofit & Social Impact / Westfall Gold – Donor Stories Collection (2023)
• Gold – Directing / Westfall Gold – Donor Stories Collection (2023)
• Silver – Motion Graphics / Frying Pan Bacon (2022)
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• 1st Place – Music Video / Lying to Myself (2020)
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• 1st Place – Music Video / Lying to Myself (2020)
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• Capital City Film Festival – Official Selection / Lying to Myself (2020)
• The Mosaic Film Festival – Official Selection / Lying to Myself (2020)