Max Barbakow is an American filmmaker.[1] After directing several short films, he received widespread critical acclaim and recognition for his directorial debut feature film, Palm Springs. [2][3] After the film's success at Sundance, Barbakow signed with Range Media Partners.[4] His upcoming projects include Brothers starring Peter Dinklage and Josh Brolin [5] and an untitled body swap comedy featuring Julia Roberts and Jennifer Aniston.[6]
Max Barbakow | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Director and Writer |
| Years active | 2020-Present |
| Notable work | Palm Springs (2020) |
| Website | https://www.maxbarbakow.com/bio |
Education edit
Barbakow graduated from Yale in 2011. [7] He attended the American Film Institute and graduated with an MFA in directing in 2015. [8]
Career edit
After making short films and sketches for a number of years, Barbakow directed his first feature film Mommy, I'm a Bastard in 2013.[9] His thesis at Yale, Mommy, I'm a Bastard is an autobiographical documentary about his adoption experience and his relationship with his birth mother. [9]
Barbakow found widespread critical and commercial success after the premiere of Palm Springs. The film won Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie at the 2021 Critics Choice Super Awards,[10] and Best Comedy or Musical from the Hollywood Critics Association. [11]After its premiere at Sundance, Hulu acquired the distribution rights to the film in a $15 million deal. [12]
In 2021, Barbakow participated in a commentary cut of Palm Springs, the first of its kind on a streaming platform. [13]
Personal life edit
Barbakow is married. He met his wife before production began on Palm Springs.[14]
Select filmography as director edit
- Mommy, I'm a Bastard (2013)
- Palm Springs (2020)
- Brothers (TBA)
References edit
- ^ Welk, Brian (August 17, 2022). "'Palm Springs' Director Max Barbakow Sets Next Film 'Disaster Wedding' From Producer Jon Watts at Warner Bros". TheWrap. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (August 17, 2022). "'Palm Springs' Director Max Barbakow Boards Warner Bros. Comedy 'Disaster Wedding', Jon Watts Producing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Luers, Erik (July 9, 2020). ""A Sequel to a Film That Doesn't Exist": Max Barbakow on Palm Springs". Filmmaker. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (2022-07-20). "'Palm Springs' Director Max Barbakow Signs With Range Media Partners". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ Rubin, Rebecca (2021-06-03). "Glenn Close to Star in 'Brothers' With Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage". Variety. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ Jr, Mike Fleming (2023-01-29). "Amazon Wins Max Barbakow's Body Swap Comedy Pitch Vehicle For Julia Roberts & Jennifer Aniston; They'll Produce With LuckyChap". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ Pamuk, Zeynep (2009-02-24). "Students split on production company". Yale Daily News. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
- ^ "PALM SPRINGS Director and Writer Talk Inspiration, Collaboration and Meeting at the AFI Conservatory". American Film Institute. 2024-04-12. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ a b Kettmann, Matt (2013-01-28). "Mommy, I'm a Bastard". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ Davis, Clayton (2021-02-08). "Critics Choice Awards: 'Mank' Leads With 12 Nominations, Netflix Makes History With Four Best Picture Nominees". Variety. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ Neglia, Matt (2021-02-01). "The 2020 Hollywood Critics Association (HCA) Nominations". Next Best Picture. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ Jr, Mike Fleming (2020-01-27). "'Palm Springs' Near $15 Million Deal With Neon & Hulu – Sundance". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ Shaffer, Claire (2021-01-25). "'Palm Springs' Gets Commentary Cut With Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (2021-01-28). "Making of 'Palm Springs': How a 22-Day Film Shoot and a Tight Budget Produced a Record-Setting Sundance Hit". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
External links edit
- Max Barbakow at IMDb