Max Bartoli is a versatile production executive with a proven background in production finance, international media deals, and business affairs. He is experienced in working with global matrixed organizations, entrepreneurial startups, and charities.
As a Media Producer for the World Bank in Washington D.C., Max is responsible for overseeing production finance and international media deals. He is also the CEO and founder of MaXaM Productions, where he produces and directs various projects.
One of Max's most notable achievements is his work as the Chief Producer for the World Bank's historic projection mapping event "Fiat Lux" held in Vatican City on December 8th during the official opening of the Jubilee of Mercy. The event, which featured the projection of images and videos from the best photographers and videographers in the world onto St. Peter's Basilica's facade and dome, was co-produced by Paul Allen's Vulcan Productions, Obscura Digital, Li Ka Shing Foundation, and Okeanos Foundation, and broadcast live worldwide by 5 satellites.
Max has also produced and directed several other projects, including the short film "The Secret of Joy" to raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer, and the sci-fi feature film "Atlantis Down" starring Michael Rooker and Dean Haglund.
In addition to his work in film and television, Max has also directed, produced, and edited the 8-episode TV series "Atlantis Rising: The Making of Atlantis Down" which aired on Cox 11 in Virginia from February to December 2010.
Max has received several awards and honors for his work, including the prestigious Cisterna d'Argento award from the Italian Government for outstanding achievement in the arts, peace, economics, and science. He has also received personal praise from notable figures such as Pope Benedictus XVI, former Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi, and former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
Born in Italy, Max earned a degree in Media Law and has spent many years working in England and the US, where he currently resides. He is also the author of two books published in 1989 and 1991, which earned him the title of 'Youngest European Fiction Writer' in 1989.
Max's extensive experience in the film and television industry has spanned over two decades, during which he has worked as a director and producer for various advertising agencies in Italy and England, directing and producing corporate and institutional videos, as well as TV commercials.
