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2024 BFA Design for Performance graduate Max Shanahan
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Max Shanahan

Max is a Set and Costume Designer who works in theatre and film. He has a knack for detail as he holds the highest value in the small aspects that make worlds feel real. He thrives in a collaborative environment in which he can teach and be taught.

Over the next year, Max is going to spend more time focused on film, developing his skills in relation to production design for screen.

NIDA Productions

Set and Costume Design Assistant
How I Learnt to Drive 2022

Costume Design Assistant

All That Glitters Is Not Mold 2022

Art Department Co-Ordinator
Gorge, short film 2023

Set, Costume and Props Designer
21 Chump St 2023

Production Designer – Model Making Manager
Find Their Fit, short film 2024

Costume Designer
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 2024

Production Designer
Home and In Love – Triple J Music Video 2024

Set and Props Designer
Stupid Fucking Bird 2024


Secondments
Art Department Assistant
NCIS Sydney 2023