More recently, Max has started producing and directing documentaries in order to bring to light important stories, realities and social issues, both at home and abroad. His first co-directed short film The Botanist has been screened at Hot Docs, TIFF Top Ten, AFI Docs and has won numerous awards including Best Short Film at RIDM (Montreal’s international Documentary Festival). Max's first co-directed feature film Far Beyond the Pasturelands has also garnered significant recognition, winning the New Vision Prize at RIDM, being screened at DOXA, and enjoying a theatrical release across Canada and in the UK.