- 2021-

RUDDIGORE

RUDDIGORE, loosely adapted from the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta of the same name, is the modern tale of a pair of twin brothers, Robin and Dick, who have decided to go into business with one another. Unbeknownst to the estranged adult siblings - they have just signed the deed on a cursed lakeside resort by the name of Ruddigore. Throughout their first few nights there, Robin and Dick will be forced to understand and eventually confront the deadly, decades-spanning repercussions of buying land that doesn't belong to them. Witches, ghosts, and the undead descend in this satirical send up of slasher film culture.

Directed By Nathan Kubik

Cinematography and Editing by Max Gustafson


-2020-

SINGLE ALL THE WAY - A Xmas show

Working with Generous 6 Productions to take their annual Holiday Comedy Show and bringing it to film! Single All the Way complied with COVID-19 Protocols and Safety Measures.

Directed and Starring: Amy Heller and Clara Flaherty

Piano: Dave

Cinematographer, Editor and VFX by Max Gustafson

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TOW

A Short Film starring Audrey Anderson and Kennedy Bohm

Art Direction by Serena Dully


- 2019 -

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I’m fine - A Dance film - with Loud Bodies

OFFICIAL SELECTION IN/MOTION DANCE FILM FESTIVAL

LOUD BODIES in association with Max Gustafson presents "I'm fine" a dance film. STARRING Yarina Baralt Torres and Maria Blanco

LOUD BODIES (https://www.facebook.com/loudbodiesda...) Maria Blanco and Yariana Baralt Torres founded LOUD BODIES with the purpose of creating a platform for activism through dance. LOUD BODIES looks to create meaningful work inspired by social issues that will evoke emotion and provoke change. LOUD BODIES uses dance and choreography to fight for social justice, to bring awareness to oppressed topics or communities, and to call for unity, understanding, and most importantly, action.

Max Gustafson - DP + Producer mr.gustafson.com

WATCH “i’m fine” HERE:


- 2018 -

1984 - Loyola Chicago

A unique performance, combining live theater and cinema. An examination of the self vs surveillance. Inspired by modern horror masterpieces like It and Get Out, 1984 blew audiences away with a dynamic multi-media experience. Produced on a micro budget, this sell out production earned numerous Johnny Awards. Learn more here.

1984 Transition Clip - Dir. Max Gustafson - Cinematography Hannah Terwin

Starring Grace McDonell and Zack Koptik Cinematography: Hannah Terwin
Starring Zack Koptik Cinematography: Hannah Terwin
Starring Natalie Santoro and Zack Koptik Cinematography: Hannah Terwin