Max Celis Max Celis

YOU CAN’T FIGHT IN HERE

Frank and his longtime group of friends traverse a Saturday night of confronting their own fleeting adolescence as the world around them changes and Frank watches his little sister grow up before his eyes at her senior prom.

Written and Directed by Evan Sellas

 

Frank and his longtime group of friends traverse a Saturday night of confronting their own fleeting adolescence as the world around them changes and Frank watches his little sister grow up before his eyes at her senior prom.

 
 

Written and Directed by Evan Sellas

Executive Produced by Luke Mayer & Landon Lacey

Produced by Max Celis, Teddy Greanias, Alex Styrczula, Anthony Portokalis, and Evan Sellas

Associate Produced by Teddy Greanias, Antonio Portokalis, and Alex Styrczula

Associate Produced by Adam Portokalis, Constantinos Vitogiannis, and John Sellas

Photography by Enzo Goodrich

Edited by Jude Gabriel Nelson

Original Score Composed by Ben Boyarsky

Production Designer Jonathan Trujillo

Costume Designer Hannah Strieber

 
 

Starring

Chris Power as Frank Morelli

Valentina Fittipaldi as Lisa Morelli

Marty Chester as Sal

Emily Constance as Loretta Morelli

Jacob Goldberg as Johnny

Zach Schnitzer as Joe

John Nikolaou as Cousin Steve

& Thanasi Zacharopulos as Norm

 

Originally Released November 16th, 2022 - 35 Minutes and 14 seconds.

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HEAR MY PLEA

A courtroom sketch artist grapples with the remnants of a past lover and muse, as she attempts to live a new life of independence. Using art to escape his haunting memory, the manipulative connection seems almost too hard to shake.

Written and Directed by Isabella Siska

 

A courtroom sketch artist grapples with remnants of a past lover and muse, as she attempts to live a new life of independence. Using art to escape his haunting memory, the manipulative connection seems almost too hard to shake.

 
 

Written and Directed by Isabella Siska

Executive Produced by Landon Lacey

Produced by Enzo Goodrich, Isabella Siska, Evan Sellas, and Max Celis

Associate Produced by Teddy Greanias, Antonio Portokalis, and Alex Styrczula

Executive Produced by Landon Lacey

Photography by Enzo Goodrich

Edited by Jude Nelson

 
 

Starring

Journey Tupper as Nova

Adam LeCompte as Dominic Nicoletti

Nicholas Greanias as The Judge

Robert Fala as Young Dominic

Gwyneviere Ray as Young Nova

 

Originally Released September 14th, 2022 - 15 Minutes and 47 seconds.

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Max Celis Max Celis

MAKE ‘EM LAUGH

A seasoned comedian makes his way through a stand-up set recounting an abusive childhood and continuing of that family cycle leading to his realization as to why he uses comedy to distract from the pitfalls of his present.

Directed for the Screen by Max Celis

 

A seasoned comedian makes his way through a stand-up set recounting an abusive childhood and continuing of that family cycle leading to his realization as to why he uses comedy to distract from the pitfalls of his present.

 
 

Directed for the Screen by Max Celis

Screenplay by Max Celis & Evan Sellas

Photography by Enzo Goodrich

Edited by Jude Nelson

Executive Produced by Landon Lacey

Produced by Evan Sellas, Isabella Siska, Enzo goodrich and Max Celis

Composed by Ben Boyarsky

 
 

Starring

Thanasi Zacharopulos as Sean Keating

Lexa Maxa as Marsha Keating

Bill D. Russell as The Meditation Guru

Marty Chester as Robby Martin

 

Originally Released May 11th, 2022 - 14 Minutes and 45 seconds.

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Max Celis Max Celis

HEADLIGHT

When a high school senior with a bright future ahead of him hits a young boy with his car, he covers it up leaving him to face his mounting guilt.

Written & Directed by Enzo Goodrich

 

When a high school senior with a bright future ahead of him hits a young boy with his car, he covers it up leaving him to face his mounting guilt.

 
 

Written and Directed by Enzo Goodrich

Photography by Isabella Siska

Edited by Luke Mayer

Produced by Evan Sellas, Max Celis, Isabella Siska, and Enzo Goodrich

Music Production by Enzo Goodrich Production Design by Enzo Ocon

 
 

Featuring Zach Schnitzer as Jack

Jacob Goldberg as Cameron

Michael Goldberg as Dad

Marla Seidell as Mom

Kristen O’Neil as Christine

Jaden Newsome as Young Boy

 

Originally Released January 26th, 2022 - 12 Minutes and 43 seconds.

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JUNK & Its Connection to What’s Unknown

A former heroin addict struggles to live a straight life while trying to balance his new love interest, old world therapist, and a haunting string of supernatural dreams.

Written for the Screen & Directed by Max Celis

 

A former heroin addict struggles to live a straight life while trying to balance his new love interest , old world therapist, and a haunting string of supernatural dreams.

 
 

Written for the Screen & Directed by Max Celis

Photography by Luke Mayer

Edited by Eric Nye

Executive Produced by Landon Lacey

Produced by Evan Sellas, Luke Mayer, and Max Celis

Music Supervision by Kyla Amina

Original Score Composed by Ben Boyarsky

Production Design by Dwight Bellissimo

 
 

Starring Kyle Norbut as Mark Burrow

Anastasia Kasimos as Lea Breton

Nicholas Greanias as Dr Peter Renton

Thanasi Zacharopulos as Highschool Teacher

Evan Sellas as Damien

 

Originally Released September 8th, 2021 - 38 Minutes and 27 seconds.

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RIVER

After leaving home due to the repercussions of a traumatic experience, James comes back home after finding out his grandfather has very little time to live. While at home, James faces the obstacles of having closure with his dying grandfather and mending the broken relationship with his brother, John.

Written & Directed by Evan Sellas

 

After leaving home due to the repercussions of a traumatic experience, James comes back home after finding out his grandfather has very little time to live. While at home, James faces the obstacles of having closure with his dying grandfather and mending the broken relationship with his brother, John.

 
 

Written and Directed By Evan Sellas

Cinematography and Editing by Luke Mayer

Produced by Evan Sellas and Luke Mayer

Executive Produced by Max Celis

Assistant Director Alex Styrczula

 
 

Featuring

Evan Sellas

John Nikolaou

Nicholas Greanias

 

Originally Released May 1st, 2021 - 20 Minutes and 0 seconds.

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Max Celis Max Celis

DINER

A young professional walks into an unremarkable diner where he is seated alone in a booth. He sits quietly enjoying his morning until he is joined by an older man. Surprised by the forwardness of this stranger Samuel allows him to join him in his booth. The two men spark a conversation which leads to deep introspection.

Written & Directed by Max Celis

 

A young professional walks into an unremarkable diner where he is seated alone in a booth. He sits quietly enjoying his morning until he is joined by an older man. Surprised by the forwardness of this stranger Samuel allows him to join him in his booth. The two men spark a conversation which leads to deep introspection.

 
 

Written and Directed By Max Celis

Cinematography and Editing By Luke Mayer

Produced by Evan Sellas, Max Celis, and Luke Mayer

Assistant Director Alex Styrczula

 
 

Featuring

Evan Sellas

Nicholas Greanias

Bella Bercher

 

Originally Released October 20th, 2020 - 9 Minutes and 39 seconds.

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Max Celis Max Celis

Lighthouse Keeper

Disturbed loner Daniel Turner finds himself face to face with the culmination of everything he hates, Detective. Faced with the accusation of a heinous crime Turner guides the detective through his twisted account of his own recent whereabouts.

Written & Directed by Max Celis

 

Disturbed loner Daniel Turner finds himself face to face with the culmination of everything he hates, Detective. Faced with the accusation of a heinous crime Turner guides the detective through his twisted account of his own recent whereabouts.

 
 

Written and Directed By Max Celis

Cinematography and Editing By Luke Mayer

Production Design By Tom Walus

 
 

Daniel Turner - Chris Duda

Detective - Evan Sellas

Olivia - Maia Swierzbinski

Religious Man - Alex Styrczula

Record Store Owner - Alex Jorge

Teenager #1 - Sean Sczepanski

Teenager #2 - Tyler Fillipini

Teenager #3 - Gavin Storti

Shift Manager - Maggie Walus

Officer 4427 - Nick Celis

Officer 4426 - Stathi Giafis

 

Originally Released August 14th, 2020 - 12 Minutes and 12 seconds.

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