Maximilian Le Cain, a multifaceted artist, has created an impressive array of experimental films and videos, exceeding ninety in number, spanning short, medium, and feature length formats, over the past decade. His creative endeavors are closely tied to the Experimental Film Society, a testament to his dedication to the medium.
Currently, Le Cain is engaged in innovative collaborations with other artists. He is working in tandem with Vicky Langan, a sound and performance artist, pushing the boundaries of their respective mediums. Additionally, he is part of the multi-disciplinary art project Operation Rewrite, alongside Esperanza Collado, and the sound/film/performance project Gorging Limpet, in partnership with composer Karen Power.
Le Cain is also a key contributor to the Cinema Cyanide noise project, further solidifying his reputation as a versatile and innovative artist. Beyond his creative pursuits, he is an accomplished film critic, having founded and edited the online experimental film magazine Experimental Conversations for Cork Film Centre.
As a programmer, Le Cain has showcased experimental films at various events, including the Cork-based experimental music/film event Black Sun, and has co-presented avant-garde film events with prominent institutions such as Cork Film Centre and Cork Film Festival. His programming has featured renowned filmmakers like Peter Tscherkassky, Vivienne Dick, Pip Chodorov, James Fotopoulos, Abigail Child, and Christoph Girardet.
Le Cain's writing has been published in a diverse range of international film journals, including La Furia Umana and Senses of Cinema, and has appeared in several books, including The Cinema of Roman Polanski: Dark Spaces of the World (Wallflower Press, 2006). He resides in Cork City, Ireland, where he continues to produce innovative works and contribute to the global film community.
