Creative
The Right Fit - Short Documentary (Film Festivals)
Directed by Max Mollring and Nicolas Collins
Nestled between a deli and a Chevron in San Rafael, CA lies a small jeans shop called Jeans to a T. Tom Diettrich, the founder, owner, and sole employee, has been selling denim six days a week for 49 years. Tom treats the selling of jeans as an art; he is dubbed "The Jean Whisperer" for his encyclopedic memory of every past customer's pant size. Jeans To A T is the last of its kind. Tom is on the edge of retirement and has no one to replace him. Once he hangs it up, will he be remembered for his denim legacy?
Pengweather(Working Title) - Documentary (Production)
Directed by Max Mollring and Nicolas Collins
Andy Wang, or as he’s known online, “Pengweather,” is a small-scale internet celebrity in the volunteer garbage collection community and the East Bay Area. On Reddit, he frequently posts videos of himself picking up large piles of garbage and engages with his followers, sharing strategies to curb the rampant dumping problem. Through his online presence, he has inspired an entire community of weekend warriors, as well as non-profits, and the city of Oakland, to tackle the illegal dumping problem that plagues Oakland.
Tacoma - Feature Film
Directed by Jigeesh Magar
Edited by Max Mollring
Distributed by Buffalo 8
Two brilliant minds, each haunted by demons from personal tragedy, attempt to reinvent themselves through the discovery and formulation of a serum that transforms dying human organs into healthy ones. But the dangerous entanglements of one, and the dark, ominous presence that shadows the other, threaten to destroy not only their lives but the very purpose of their discovery for mankind.
The Night Shift - Short Documentary
Directed by Max Mollring and Ian Burris
The Night Shift is a short, gritty slice of life documentary that offers a glimpse into the life of Angelo Dunklin, a homeless man who collects recycling in order to survive. The film takes place in San Francisco, a city currently dealing with a devastating homelessness epidemic. It follows Angelo through his nightly routine and explores how he has all of the traits of a successful entrepreneur, but makes much less than minimum wage. Even though he is completely destitute, we are confronted by his surprisingly optimistic demeanor, the ins and outs of the underground recycling economy, and the tragic contradiction of a city rife with Tech money yet home to an ever-growing homeless population.
Times of Plenty - Short Film
Directed by Max Mollring
A dark comedy about a man down on his luck, and his search for his next meal.