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Max Rissman

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Ever since Max was four years old, when he forced his parents to watch and act out "The Wizard of Oz" with him every night, he has been captivated by the power of stories to transform the mundane into the magical. After attending NYU's MFA film program, he now writes elevated genre features about wounded characters learning to forgive themselves and heal. His feature film UPON WAKING will be released this Valentine's Day on Amazon Prime, Fandango and Hoopla.

Jan. 28, 2025

The Romantic Near Death Experience Movie That Will Blow Your Mind EP …

Send me a Text Message In this episode of Grief 2 Growth , host Brian Smith is joined by filmmaker Max Rissman , whose debut feature film, Upon Waking , takes viewers on an emotional journey through near-death and shared-deat...

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