Max Howard

5 out of 5
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Animation Industry Leader & Film Producer; Former President of Warner Bros. Feature Animation; Senior VP at Disney Feature Animation; Member of Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences

Los Angeles, CA, USA
Live Event: $10,000 - $20,000 Virtual Event: Please Contact More Fee Info
Art & Design, Family & Parenting, Television & Film
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Max Howard Biography

Max Howard is a film producer and studio executive recognized for his contributions to the animation industry. Beginning his career as a child actor in London, Howard transitioned from theater to animation, joining the production team for "Who Framed Roger Rabbit." In this role, he established Walt Disney Feature Animation's first international satellite studio in London, managing production logistics, facility setup, staffing, and operational coordination for the film's integration of live-action and animation.

Howard served as senior vice president of administration and planning for Disney Feature Animation, overseeing financial, training, and operational management for studios in Los Angeles, Orlando, Paris, and London. As a studio executive, he played a key role in the production of "The Little Mermaid," "The Rescuers Down Under," "Beauty and the Beast," "Aladdin," "The Lion King," and "Pocahontas," focusing on resource allocation, budgeting, and inter-studio coordination.

Howard later became president of Warner Bros. Feature Animation, where he led the development of the studio's animation pipeline and managed the recruitment of a large creative team. During his tenure, he oversaw the production of "The Iron Giant" and "Space Jam." He also contributed to DreamWorks as co-executive producer for "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron," and served as executive producer on "Saving Santa," "Igor," "The Hero of Color City," and "Bunyan and Babe."

Howard operates Melwood Pictures and the Max Howard Consulting Group, providing animation consulting and production services. He has collaborated with UNICEF to deliver health and social messages through animation in Africa, the Caribbean, and South America, highlighting the medium's role in addressing social issues. Howard is active as a guest speaker, lecturer, and panelist at art schools, universities, festivals, and industry events, and advises on animation curriculum development for educational institutions. He is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, and holds an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from Teesside University for his contributions to animation.

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Max Howard Speaking Topics

  • Creating an Effective Story and How to Pitch It

    A workshop that provides detailed information on how to succinctly create and effectively pitch a story for any type of film or TV production, live action or animation.

    The presentation covers an eight-step journey articulating many of the essential turning points that need to appear in any story. Learn how these beats shape the story and provide the audience with a structure they can engage with, sit back, relax and enjoy the journey they have created.

    Learn how to pitch a story in only a few short minutes while still capturing the essence of the journey without attempting to tell the whole storyline beat by beat and overwhelming the person being pitched to with too much detail thus confusing them and ultimately failing to succeed. Discover the three essential ingredients for a successful pitch.

    If this workshop can be conducted over a period of multiple days, it can be tailor-made for the audiences’ needs, and include working 'live' on a specific story, providing a practical application for the applied techniques that will have been outlined earlier in the presentation.

  • So You Wanna Be A Producer

    Max Howard’s animation career has spanned over thirty years, serving as a studio executive and/or producer on some of the industry’s most iconic and successful films. This, coupled with producing and consulting on independently produced animated feature films, has given Max a unique perspective. He says, ‘no matter the size of the budget, one can always use more.’

    The successful producer understands the secret, it’s how you use the time and money that will lead to success – there’s never enough of either …. or so we think

    • ‘if only’ is the call. Whereas the secret is celebrating what you do have, and then allocating those resources in the most efficient way, making sure every penny spent gets on the screen. Producing is a balance between the creative vision and the resources available – ‘that’s time and money.’

    The workshop explores all aspects of becoming a successful producer, from organization to managing a creative community; from development to distributing the finished film. ‘So you wanna be a producer’ or if you just want to understand how an animated film is made, this workshop is definitely for you.

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Max Howard Videos

GUFA2020 Words from Directors EP1 – Max Howard

GUFA2020 Words from Directors EP1 – Max Howard

It’s the second year for the world renowned film producer Max Howard to be at GUFA, let’s hear how does Max feel to be back at this “University...

In conversation with Max Howard

In conversation with Max Howard

Having worked on iconic Disney features, Max Howard is an industry veteran with enormous understanding of the industry. In this conversation with...

Webinar | Dr. Max Howard - His Animated Journey

Webinar | Dr. Max Howard - His Animated Journey

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  • What topics does Max Howard speak about?

    Max Howard is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Art & Design, Family & Parenting, Television & Film

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Max Howard is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Creating an Effective Story and How to Pitch It, So You Wanna Be A Producer, Producing Independent Animated Films, Acting for Animation and Character Design. The estimated speaking fee range to book Max Howard for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Max Howard generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rebecca Sugar, Domee Shi, Erica Milsom, Paul Topolos and Alexander Gould. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Max Howard for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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