Darren Maxwell -
What others have said...
"I think the real key is
patience. I played a role in a film directed by
Darren, and though it was only a small role he really
took the time to sit down with me and the two other
guys in the scenes – explain where it fit into
the film, address any script questions, how it should
be played, whether there’s any post production
FX we need to react to. He was aware of the fact we
were giving up our free time to act in this
film."
"…I learned a lot
from just observing how Darren worked."
Scott Middlebrook: Writer, Sound
Designer
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"If I ever need a
Director, the first and only choice for me is Darren.
He keeps his actors informed about what is happening,
he is really concerned about the well being of people
in (masked) costumes and he gets the job done with
great results."
"The man is a true
master of the art and a great craftsman."
Chris Brennan:
Actor/Writer/Producer - Nilm Films
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"Darren Maxwell is a
thorough, professional and a very easy Director to
get on with. His favourite saying is that 'there is
no substitute for quality'".
"Working with Darren now
on several projects as his DOP has been a joy. The
rapport is uncanny at times because we think like
each other. I am about to suggest a shot, and Darren
is about to suggest the same thing. It is the best
Director / DOP relationship I have ever had."
"Darren is one of the
best Directors I have ever worked with, his
organisational skills and attention to detail are
amazing."
Shane Mengaziol: Director of
Photography
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"Darren, I wanted to say
how impressed I was with you as a Director. Not only
were you always striving for interesting camera
angles/moves, but you always had time to talk to your
cast and provide insightful input into the
performances. Much appreciated!"
George Ivanoff: Actor
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"Working with Darren has
been very pleasant, he liked my additional touches, I
only contested his ideas very rarely and that's got
to be a good thing."
Paul Potiki: CGI and Visual
Effects Artist
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"I am having a truly
great time working with you on these projects, so
thank you for a wonderful experience."
Rich Johnson: Music Composer
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"You make it easy to do
good work."
Sarah Breen: Actress
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"I can see that you are
a perfectionist. Great working with you, I hope to do
it again sometime."
Aurora MacKrill: Actress, Voice
Over Artist
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"Just wanted to thank
you. This film has been brilliantly executed from
beginning to end, with your regular updates and
prompt responses to my queries. topped off by a
brilliantly run set that actually allowed me to wrap
10 minutes early - which is bloody unheard
of!
"It was a pleasure
working with you."
Damon Hunter: Actor
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"I was very impressed
with the way you conducted yourself as a Director on
Friday night - you arrived extremely prepared, had a
clear and concise vision for the scene and
communicated well with cast and crew. So much so,
that I'd love to offer my services and shoot one of
your films one day."
Brett Anstey: Director of
Photography
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"It was a real pleasure
and a real learning experience for me, even after 20
years in Actors Equity and dozens of stage plays and
short films, to work with a visionary Director like
Darren Maxwell, and rise to the challenge of his
ingenious approach to film making. It was a rare
opportunity for any actor."
Adrian Sherlock: Actor
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Re: TVC created for Kiss Photos
studio... "The guys loved it and so did I!
You've done a fabulous job and the guys are sooo
pleased. Thank you so much Darren - I'll definately
be able to recommend you for any further work."
Danni Crees: Producer
"Single Rules" Foxtel
