Welcome I am Max Franken, I am SteadiFox.
With a degree in Multimedia Design and 3D animation and a Film Academy diploma I am well educated in the technical field as in the artistic aspect. This broad knowledge is a good foundation for my daily work as a freelance filmmaker. Focused on Steadicam, camera operating, camera assisting and focus-pulling I deliver quality without losing sight of the bigger picture. I am a team player, have strong communication skills, flexibility and perseverance are qualities that characterize me. Quality and customization, this is what I stand for.
Take a look around and feel free to contact me.
MY PORTFOLIO
WHAT I DO
Film.nl Commercial
Directed by Pieter Henket
Talent | Barry Atsma / Maryam Hassouni / Sigrid Ten Napel
Monic Hendrickx / Rutger Hauer / Robert de Hoog / Katja Schuurman
Producer | Roger Inniss
Director of Photography | Stef Kwinten
Steadicam OP | Max Franken
Gaffer | Thom Van Dongen
A Boom Productions inc productionQuintino - Underground
Written & Directed by Robin Zom
Talent | Christine Hazelbag / Thomas Perrels
Sarah Prescimone / Yannick Huy
Producer | Stefan Zom
Director of Photography | Stef Kwinten
Steadicam OP | Max Franken
Focus puller | Mike van der Weegen / Max Franken
Gaffer | Nina Kleinstra
Make-Up | Joëlle Verouden
Editing | Mitch van Hirsel
A Beyond Awakening Collective and Shane Muller productionLNY TNZ - Burn it down
Written & Directed by Robin Zom
Talent | Zosha van Leeuwen / Sjaak Pieter van Es
Producer | Stefan Zom
Production Assistent | Koen Richters
Director of Photography | Stef Kwinten
Focus puller | Max Franken
Gaffer | Nina Kleinstra
Make-up & Hair | Emma Notenboom
Editing | Mitch van Hirsel
A Beyond Awakening Collective productionJebroer ft. Caza - Als we gaan
Written & Directed by Robin Zom
Talent | Renée Bus
Producer | Stefan Zom
Director of Photography | Stef Kwinten
Steadicam OP | Max Franken
Focus puller | Patrick Nishimwe, Martin Raanhuis
Stylist | Lissa Brandon
Make-Up | Joëlle Verouden
Best Boy | Mike van der Weegen
Editing | Mitch van Hirsel
Visual Effects | Stephan van Koulil
Drift car drivers | Joost van Dongen, Julien Smit, Sten Bosch
A Beyond Awakening Collective productionChassé Theater
Written & Directed by Robin Zom
Producer | Stefan Zom
Production Assist | Koen Richters
Director of Photography | Stef Kwinten
Camera Assistant | Max Franken
Focus Puller | Patrick Nishimwe
Gaffer | Nina Kleinstra
Bestboy | Joey van Bree
Make-Up | Emma Notenboom
Sounddesign | Mike van der Weegen
Editing | Mitch van Hirsel
A Beyond Awakening Collective productionVLIEG 48HFP
Patrick de Waal | Charlie Curilan
Liselotte | Nina Zandvliet
Bernhard | Jos Smit
Dead Body | Johan Vlemmix
Extra | Nienke Van de Kruijs / Rico Vogels
Director | Lisette Vlassak
Concept | Nikolaii Swartz
Scenario | Jasper Bronkhorst
Executive Producer | Steven Smit
Producer | Cees Den Dekker
1st Ass. Director | Marcel Kennis
DOP | Stef Kwinten
Camera Operator | Siad Mohamoud Ali
Focus Puller | Max Franken
Gaffer | Ischa Kersten
Best Girl | Nina Kleinstra
Best Boy | Colin Dust
Editor | Berith Moonen
Sound designer / audiomixer | Kevin Marijnissen
Boom operator | Joris Geurts
Art Direction | Evelien Stikkelman
Makeup Artist | Heather Schaddelee
Composer | Ton Bijlsma
Colorist | Wouter van Gestel
Colorist assistant | Stijn de Boer
Production Assistant | Gabriele Orio, Niels Dommisse
A Team ST!P ProductionCommercial Hans Kwinten
Directed by Robin Zom
DOP | Stef Kwinten
Talent | Frank Nellissen / Peter Nellissen
Focus Puller | Patrick Nishimwe
Gaffer | Max Franken
Best boy | Raymond van der Zalm
Styling | Denise Kwinten
Edit | Mitch van Hirsel
Sound design | Mike van der Weegen
A Beyond Awakening Collective productionChassé Theater
Written & Directed by Robin Zom
Talent | Tommy van Vulpen
Producer | Stefan Zom
First AD | Pim van Gorp
Director of Photography | Stef Kwinten
Steadicam OP | Max Franken
Focus puller | Patrick Nishimwe
Gaffer | Nina Kleinstra
Bestboy | Daniel Bos
Sounddesign | Mike van der Weegen
Audio OP | Stijn Boidin
Editing | Mitch van Hirsel
Color Grading | Reinout De Geest
Make-Up | Joëlle Verouden, Emma Notenboom
A Beyond Awakening Collective productionWe go beyond. Together.
Written & Directed by Robin Zom
Talent | Thyra Vermeulen / Bryan van Belzen
DOP | Stef Kwinten
Steadicam OP | Max Franken
Focus Puller | Patrick Nishimwe
Edit | Mitch van Hirsel
Composer / sound design / Foley Artist | Mike van der Weegen
Best Boy | Quintijn Maas
Assistant Director | Stefan Terpstra
Set Photographer | Ralph Roelse
A Beyond Awakening Collective productionFull Crate - Fun Girls
Directed by Robin Zom
Talent | Full Crate / Saidah Conrad / Isabel Berenos / Nicky Maculate / Jomecia Oosterwolde / Revé Terborg
DOP | Stef Kwinten
Camera Assistant / Focus Puller | Max Franken
Edit & VFX | Robbert Doelwijt
Animation | Narek Niko
Color Correction | Ambassadors Amsterdam
Art Direction | Aaja Di Vece
A Vigics production
I worked on a range of different projects fulfilling a variety of functions such as
Steadicam Operator, Camera Operator and Camera assistant/Focus Puller.
MY SKILLS
WHAT I’M GOOD AT
Steadicam
Capturing dynamic motions on screen and delivering the most complex shots with ease.
Camera
Combining the right frame, ambiance, light and moments into the perfect shot to tell your story.
Camera Assistant/ Focus Pulling
Relieving the camera operator so he can fully concentrate on his framing and keeping everything in focus.
BEHIND THE FOX
WHAT MAKES THE IMAGE
This is the Exo Vest. It shifts the weight of the Steadicam to my lower body and hereby making it more comfortable for me to operate for a longer period.
The G-50x Arm connects the vest to the Arm and is able to lift 5.4 kg to 23 kg. This arm is one of the secrets to a smooth shot using a Steadicam.
This is my sled, Steadicam’s Archer 2. Able to handle a camera’s up to 14 Kg. Fitted with a tilt head and the Transvideo XSBL Evolution screen for a clear view even in full sun.
The DJI Focus system, perfect for focus pulling without even touching the Steadicam. This way the AC can pull focus without me having to worry about bumping into him.