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Max Cole (born January 19, 1978) formerly known as "Director Q" and "Quattro," is an American artist, music video, and film director. He was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has directed numerous music videos, fashion films, and short films. His filmmaking style has been labeled as "stylish" and "cinematic."
Early Life and Career
Cole grew up in the blue-collar "Steel City" of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His passion for directing was fueled by his interest in pop-culture, fashion, music videos, cinema, and art. He credits his Artist membership at Pittsburgh Filmmakers, Andy Warhol, The Mattress Factory, and European cinema for influencing his work.
During a two-year stretch in Pittsburgh, Cole went on to shoot a series of stylish short films and experimental projects under his production company Topsy Turvy Films. His work soon gained the attention and respect of the local film community. Cole then relocated to Los Angeles, CA to continue to experiment behind the camera.
Upon his arrival to Los Angeles, Cole formed Digital Noise Pictures | The Max Cole Effect, his own production company. He immediately began interning and working at several high-profile film, music video, production, and editorial companies. He credits the extensive hands-on experience that he received working endless hours on set as a crew member, and in the editing bay, as the mechanisms that fine-tuned his visualization and conceptualization skills.
In 2009, Cole received the Best Music Video Award at the 2009 Hollywood Black Film Festival, for the "1 out of 10" music video that he directed for actress/spoken word artist Tanya Alexander, while attending the Musicians Institute Music Video, Film, and Television Directing Program (FILMIT).
Shortly after receiving this award, Cole was featured in the Urban Network Magazine In 2010, Cole received the 2010 Best Music Video Music In Media Awards Nomination for the for Director Q Featured In Urban Network Magazine Kelli Renee "Addicted" music video.
Later that year, Cole placed as a top 4 finalist in the Bartle Bogle Hegarty BBH | Talenthouse viral commercial contest for a vial animated project that he created titled, "Project ilaDusk."