Every step below exists for one outcome:

Draft One lands ~90 % on brief, revisions stay under control, and you hit the deadline without panic.

Max Partain is a cartoon man sitting cross-legged with eyes closed, practicing meditation or mindfulness, with a red bomb labeled 'PANIC' on the floor beside him.

Revision Proof Workflow

  • A smiling woman with short curly hair, wearing glasses, hoop earrings, layered necklaces, and a white striped top.

    1. Map the Story

  • A man with glasses and a beard is sitting indoors, looking thoughtfully to the side.

    2. Hit the X

  • A woman with straight black hair and a blue top smiling outdoors with green plants in the background.

    3. Polish & Deliver

Max Partain’s Post-Production Alignment Guide

How I Stop Producers from Firing Me, Their Editor

Text message exchange on a dark background, discussing a draft and editing experiences.

Process In Action

Internal Storytelling

Internal Storytelling

Trailer & Teaser Editing

Trailer & Teaser Editing

Fundraising & Donor Appeal

Fundraising & Donor Appeal

  • Yep! Diagnosed in 3rd grade when I could no longer touch paper. It’s a personal challenge in life but a professional super-power.

  • 24-hour email response (Mon–Fri), On-time delivery or $100 credit applied automatically

  • When the schedule allows, yes—travel billed at cost.

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  • I grade and light-mix in-house. Need theatrical mix? I loop in my mixer.

  • Sliding scale for mission work—just ask.

    • One point of contact — Max handles notes, schedules, delivery.

    • Daily WIP upload available for time-critical jobs.

    • Uses Frame.io for timestamped feedback; will translate client bulk notes for agencies.

    • Rush slots: 24-hr notice if calendar allows.

    • Calendar transparency shared in kickoff.

    • Non-profit & NGO fundraising

    • Agency short-form branded content

    • Higher-education & healthcare storytelling

    • Faith-based missions & ministry films

    • Sports hype & event openers

    • Corporate culture & internal comms