About Me:

My name is Maxim Kohàna,

I'm an Artist, Director, Camera Operator, AC, Photographer, Documentarian, Cinematographer, Actor, Content Creator, Designer, Traveler & Adventurer.

Currently residing in Portland,OR.

A more personal note about me:

I was born and raised in Ukraine and moved to America as a teenager, which resulted in me being fluent in both Russian, Ukrainian and English. I'm a huge lover of the arts, especially fascinated by cinema. I have a deep passion and appreciation for the curiosity of the human mind. Some of my other hobbies and ventures include online video and social media presence, as well as traveling. I think we could all broaden our horizons through travel by immersing our selves in different cultures. I'm always seeking to find the thrill of adventure and to connect with new people around the world. My favourite thing is being able to share my thoughts, experiences and unique perspective on life through the lens of my camera. Life isn’t about the mundane routine but rather constantly pushing the creative boundaries, bettering each other and our surroundings. Also, most importantly to never stop dreaming and making those dreams a reality.

I'm an award winning, published photographer with over a decade of experience in the field. With genres ranging from travel, adventure, photojournalism to political, events, portraits, conceptual, automotive, street photography and more.

Throughout my photography career some of my past projects include:

• Photo-Editor at NW Sports Photography
• Automotive Photographer at Mercedes-Benz
• Art-Manager, Photo Editor, Photographer, Reporter at “The Horizon” newspaper
• Assistant-Photographer for NBC
• "M&R" Portrait Photography - Business Owner

My works have been featured in publications such as:

• National Geographic
• Vogue Italia
• The Columbian
• Flickr "Explore"
• Mail Tribune
• Delovoy Business Magazine

Currently focused on my career in the Film / Media industry, here are some projects I have worked on.

CAMERA DEPARMENT

Nike | Commercial
Drone Camera Operator

One Dead Dog | Feature Film
1st AC (Focus Puller)

Jackfall | Feature Film
1st AC (Focus Puller)

Bigfoot Killed My Wife | Feature Film
1st AC (Focus Puller)

Small Gains | Short Film
1st AC (Focus Puller)

Sarah Cleary | Music Videos
1st AC (Focus Puller)

Never Enough | Short Film
2nd AC

AliveCor | Commercial
2nd AC

I Am Bigfoot | Documentary Feature
Camera Operator

Icon | Commercial
Camera Assistant

Nike | DNA PDX | Commercial
Camera Assistant

Progressive Oregon | Live Event
Camera Assistant | Gaffer | Grip

Nike | Commercial
Casting Photographer | DIT

Joy Shave | Commercial
Casting Photographer

Grimm S4 | NBC
Assistant Photographer

PRODUCTION

Here Awhile | Feature Film
Key Set PA

Amazon Fire | Commercial
Key Set PA

All Together Now | Netflix
Walkie PA

Stumptown | ABC
Production Assistant

First Cow | A24 | Feature Film

Production Assistant | Stand-In

Stumptown | ABC
Production Assistant

Shawn Mendes | Music Video
Production Assistant

NBC’s Food & Travel | Doc Show
Production Assistant

Little People, Big World | TLC
Production Assistant

90 Day Fiancé | TLC
Production Assistant / Russian Translator

Here and Now | HBO
Production Assistant

Adidas | Commercial
Production Assistant

Nike | DNA PDX | Commercial
Production Assistant

Nike 2 | DNA PDX | Commercial
Production Assistant

Hitachi | Commercial
Production Assistant

Nature’s Path | Commercial
Production Assistant

Quicken Loans | Commercial
Production Assistant

AliveCor | Commercial
Location Assistant

American Vandal 2 | Netflix
Photo Double | Stand-In

Everything Sucks! | Netflix
Photo Double | Stand-In | Production Assistant

Elephant Rescue in Nepal (Planting Peace)
Documentarian, Camera Operator, Photographer

Orphanages in India (Planting Peace)
Documentarian, Camera Operator, Photographer

DIRECTOR

Makrae - VNEBO
Music Video, 2020

CASTING ASSISTANT

Shrill S3 | Hulu
Simon Max Hill Casting

Zillow | Commercial
Simon Max Hill Casting

Nike | Commercial
Weeble Mountain Casting

Honda | Commercial
Adam & The Backgrounds

ACTOR

BACKGROUND ACTOR / STAND-IN

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Mercedes-Benz | 2016 - 2017
Staff Automotive Photographer

NW Sports Photography | 2015 - 2016
Staff Automotive Photographer

Grimm | NBC | 2014
Assistant Photographer

V.Z. Videography | 2012 - 2015
Videographer | Photographer

SeldomSign.com | Band | 2015 - 2019
Art Director | Social Media Manager

Other Projects:

Art-Manager
"Seldom Sign" - Indie/Alt Band
www.SeldomSign.com

Movie Critic
Max Watches Movies

Photography Instagram
@ForgottenTalisman

To quote one of my favourite movies:

“To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life.”

— The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Available for work around the world.