Biographie
Maximilian Law is a standout professional in the world of cinema and entertainment, with an international career spanning over two decades of innovative and successful experiences. Born with an innate love for cinematic art, Maximilian has dedicated his entire life to exploring and shaping the entertainment industry, becoming a global benchmark for creativity and excellence. His professional trajectory gained momentum in Los Angeles since 2005, the world's movie capital, where he spent twenty years immersed in the heart of Hollywood. There, Maximilian built unmatched experience, collaborating with top-tier production studios, acclaimed directors, and emerging talents. Through his American company JustPressRec LLC (now Perpetuus LLC) for nearly a decade, he executed dozens of advertising campaigns for major international brands as well as for the Italian Consulate General in Los Angeles. He then contributed to high-impact projects, from scripting and producing independent films to key roles in international entertainment events, honing his skills in artistic direction, cultural marketing, and global networking. This phase of his career saw him navigating red carpets, prestigious festivals, and collaborations with international-caliber stars, solidifying a cosmopolitan vision that blends American innovation with European sensibility.
Today, Maximilian Law stands out as an excellence in the field of founding and artistic direction of film festivals, where his visionary leadership has brought to life events with worldwide resonance. He's the founder and artistic director of the "Ferrara Film Festival" (since in 2015), one of Italy's most important film festivals, which attracts filmmakers from around the world to celebrate absolute world premieres and promote cultural dialogue. At the same time, he leads the "Comedy Film Fest", the most important festival dedicated to cinematic comedy, held in Puglia and revolutionizing the Italian landscape with its focus on intelligent humor, inclusivity, and emerging comic talents. No less significant is his leading role in the "Oltre i Fuochi Film Festival", a crucial cinematic event centered on environmental themes-initiated by the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of the Environment-that takes place in various locations across the province of Caserta, raising public awareness on urgent issues like sustainability and green policies through evocative screenings and high-level debates. Finally, in 2025, he founded "Global Awards Los Angeles", aimed at injecting new vitality into the field of global film awards. Starting in 2026, he founded "FederCinema", created to manage this network of international events efficiently and systematically, drawing on nearly a thousand collaborators worldwide. Maximilian actively collaborates with the Italian Ministry of Culture and the leading institutions in cinema and culture, contributing to artistic promotion policies, youth training through university internships (with an exclusive ten-year agreement with the University of Ferrara), and the development of cultural initiatives at national and international levels. His expertise is sought after in advisory committees, masterclasses (including at LUISS in Rome, the University of Ferrara, and the University of Beijing), and co-production projects, where he continues to inspire generations of artists with his dedication to innovation and social impact. With a portfolio that combines Hollywood experience with a deep-rooted commitment to Italian culture, Maximilian Law represents the epitome of the multifaceted professional, capable of turning visions into reality and elevating cinema as a tool for global change.
