Showrunner / Executive Producer
@maxgratermovies builds scalable, personality-led content franchises by transforming complex ideas into compelling, repeatable story systems.
Over the past 20+ years, I've developed, written, and produced premium unscripted, documentary, and digital programming for VICE, Snapchat, Complex, LG, NCAA, Discovery, Oxygen, Investigation Discovery, National Geographic, Bio, TLC, History, Weather Channel, Travel Channel, and Science Channel.
My experience spans every phase of production—from development and creative strategy through pre-production, field production, and post-production. I’ve led cross-functional creative teams, managed complex multi-stakeholder productions, and built editorial workflows that consistently deliver ambitious projects under demanding timelines.
I’m passionate about format innovation. I study the mechanics behind great television, podcasts, and digital media—analyzing audience behavior, narrative structure, visual language, and retention—to develop distinctive formats built for today’s multi-platform ecosystem. Whether creating an original series or reinventing an existing one, my focus is always the same: build story systems that scale.
I’ve interviewed everyone from maximum-security inmates and FBI agents to founders, experts, athletes, celebrities, and families navigating extraordinary circumstances. Every conversation begins with the same objective: uncover the human story that audiences will remember.
I believe the future of media belongs to teams that combine exceptional editorial judgment with AI-augmented workflows, data-informed creative decisions, and relentless experimentation—without compromising storytelling or trust.
If you’re building the next generation of premium business, documentary, or personality-driven content… Let's get to work!