Max Elliot Anderson

Male

Rockford

United States

Profile Information:

Something About Me and My Book:
Max Elliot Anderson literally grew up in the film production business. His father, Ken Anderson, was the founder of Gospel Films in Muskegon, Michigan, and later, Ken Anderson Films. At the age of eight Max was “killed” by a hit-and-run driver, while riding his bike in one of his father’s motion pictures. But, since the film was being shot in black & white, the blood came out of a chocolate syrup bottle.
With a degree in psychology, Mr. Anderson has always been fascinated with the power that audiovisual presentations have to instruct, motivate, and influence the thinking of others.
Mr. Anderson won Best Cinematographer for his work on the feature film, Pilgrim’s Progress. This was also the first feature film for actor Liam Neeson, known for his work in Schindler’s List, Star Wars, and other films. Mr. Anderson has also won national Telly awards for his productions of Youth Haven, a Safe Place for Kids, and Tracy’s Choices. Tracy's Choices was also awarded Best Christian Documentary. Other programs he has produced have won numerous local, regional, state, and national awards.
Mr. Anderson was a producer on the nationally televised PBS special, Gospel at the Symphony that was nominated for an Emmy, and won a Grammy for the double album soundtrack. He has produced, directed, or shot over 500 national television commercials for True Value Hardware Stores. Mr. Anderson owns The Market Place, a client based video production-company for medical and industrial clients. In addition he is the owner of M V P Productions & Distribution. This company was established for the production and distribution of Christian films such as Tracy's Choices.
Mr. Anderson is listed in WHO’S WHO in Finance and Industry, Entertainment, Advertising, The Midwest, Emerging Leaders in America, The World, and WHO’S WHO In America (1999 - present)
He and his wife Claudia have raised two children, Jim and Sarah.
In addition to his film and production work, Max Elliot Anderson has written thirty-four manuscripts for a chapter adventure series for boys ages eight and up. Seven of these books, Newspaper Caper, Terror at Wolf Lake, North Woods Poachers, Mountain Cabin Mystery, Big Rig Rustlers, Secret of Abbott’s Cave, and Legend of the White Wolf have been published.
Author web site http://www.maxbooks.9k.com
NEWSPAPER CAPER, TERROR AT WOLF LAKE, NORTH WOODS POACHERS, MOUNTAIN CABIN MYSTERY, BIG RIG RUSTLERS, SECRET OF ABBOTT'S CAVE & LEGEND OF THE WHITE WOLF, are compared by readers and reviewers to Tom Sawyer, The Hardy Boys, Huck Finn, Nancy Drew, Tom Swift, Scooby-Doo, Lemony Snicket, and adventure author Jack London.
Nearly 50 pages of reviews http://www.maxbookreviews.blogspot.com
Books for Boys blog http://booksandboys.blogspot.com
Website:
http://www.maxbooks.9k.com

Comment Wall:

  • Judi Lake

    Welcome Max -- I love your story and am intrigued by your work -- when I have time, I will check out your website and look forward in learning and growing with you!

    Mar 15, 2007

  • Michelle Rosado

    Hi Max, thank you for the invite. Fascinating bio as well.

    http://michellerosado.com

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Marlys Marshall Styne

    Greetings to a fellow Illinois resident. I have no connection to film or tv, but it all sounds interesting.

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Shawna Moore

    Hi, Max --

    Many thanks for including me among your network of friends on Book Place :) Your background and accomplishments are quite impressive, and I wish you all the best for continued success :)

    Shawna

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Bill Stephens

    Max, Great to be yout friend. Thanks.

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Kristie Leigh Maguire

    Thanks for the invitation, Max. :)
    Kristie Leigh Maguire

    Author of Affairs of the Heart and From the Far Side of the Sun

    Owner & Director of Operations - Star Publish LLC

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Philip Harris

    Hi Max-nice to meet you-Hmmmm movies!

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Jay Holt

    Hello, just wondering if you do animations like disney Dreamworks. I havve written a children's alphabet nutrition book that I think would fit nicely into an animation. Thanks Jay Holt

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Cristina Andersson

    Dear Max

    Thank you for your invitation. I have for a long time wanted to see the Pilgrims Progress - one day I will. Congratulations for your success.

    If you have a spare minute have a look www.myspace.com/cristinaandersson

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Mary Cunningham

    Hi Max! Good "talking" to you again! I'll look forward to your informative posts. Thanks for inviting me.

    Mary

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Billie A Williams

    Hi Max, I see we grew up in Michigan - lots of creativity comes from that state. Sounds like you have led an interesting life and are full of great stories and ideas. Looking forward to hearing more from you.
    Billie

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Peggy Collins

    Looking forward to helping and learning.
    Peggy

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Janet Elaine Smith

    Thanks for the invitation, Max. Your bio over there sounds fascinating. I look forward to getting acquainted and seeing what you have to say.

    Jun 28, 2007

  • James R. Olson

    Hi Max,

    What a small world. I was born in Kewanee, IL although I only lived there for my first ten years. I've always loved that part of Illinois. You've had a very productive life, and it sounds as if you've been concentrating on Christian values, which is highly commendable. We need more of that is this topsy turvy world. One of the reviewers described my novel, The Vagabond Healer, as Christian, although it wasn't necessarily intended that way. I look forward to having you as a friend.
    Jim

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Jenifer Michelle Smith

    Thanks for the invite Max, I would love to be your friend and learn more about you! :) Jenifer

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Mark David Gerson

    Thanks. Glad to be aboard.

    Mark David
    author of The MoonQuest
    http://themoonquest.com

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Dorothy Thompson

    Thanks for the invite, Max!

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Greg Bissky

    Hi Max. Thanks for the invitation.

    Cheers,
    Greg Bissky

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Joan Cerio

    Thanks for the invitation.

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Jo Condrill

    WoW! What an exciting career. Thanks for inviting me to be your friend.

    Jo

    Jun 28, 2007

  • deborah maragopoulos

    Thanks Max,
    Deborah

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Curt Eiworth

    Hi Max,
    Thanks for the invite. And yes, I will se Pilgrim's Progress one of thse days.

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Annette Colby

    What a fascinating bio! Thanks for inviting me into your world.

    With joy and happiness to you,
    Annette

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Samantha Gregory

    Thank you for the invitation Max. What an incredible journey you have been on. I am sure that there is that much more wonderful "stuff" to come.

    Be Blessed!
    Samantha

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Pee Wee

    Thanks for the invititation Max,
    Your books sound delightful. Your accomplishments the same.

    I've published my first novel, The Kahills of Willow Walk, Jan., 2007 and am looking forward to a sequel coming soon.

    I'll be looking at your website soon.

    Pee Wee/Sylvia Kaye

    Take a peek at my website:'
    www.skhamilton.com

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Stacey Kannenberg

    Impressive work, Max!!! Keep on keeping on!
    Smiles - Stacey

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Frances Lynn

    Interesting Profile.

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Debi DeSantis

    Hi Max, wow you have been busy! what an extensive resume. I might have to pick you brain a little about how to write a movie script. I was given the opportunity to have my book made into a movie if I could get it into screenplay format.

    Thanks for the invite.
    Debi

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Patricia Dischler

    Great to meet someone in the movie biz! My adoption book, "Because I Loved You" was pitched for a TV movie, they didn't take it but I'm thinking of getting more aggressive in finding someone who would. My story is a guaranteed "tear-jerker" (as my Mom puts it!) I even send a package of tissues with it to reviewers and media! Check it out at www.patriciadischler.com.

    So glad to connect here and I look forward to hearing more about your work!

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Craig O. Thompson

    Hi Max,
    I too grew up with influences from the motion pic industry. Lived down the street from the original 20th Century Fox studios; junior high school was next door to MGM; worked directly with Lucille Ball (Desilu Studios; eventually Desilu/Paramount TV), ad infinitum. Was also producing artistic director of the Lucille Ball Studio Theatre (live showcase productions for the industry and public).

    Its fun to look back, but we also look forward. And your work is very important. I congratulate you for all your awards and current work. You are obviously very busy and motivated to accomplish so much good in our society.

    Best wishes,

    Craig O. Thompson
    www.Omar-Thriller.com
    www.BusinessContinuityBCP.com

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Sean Toh

    Hi Max,

    You are someone I feel I can learn alot from. You have an exciting career and life experiences that I hope I can learn from you. It's an honor to be invited by you personally and becoming your friend. Hopefully, we could collaborate one day in the future!

    Yours Sincerely
    Sean Toh
    http://seantoh.com/

    Jun 28, 2007

  • His Work Christian Publishing

    Thank you Max, for the friend request!

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Jim Potter

    Max,
    I like that you've written chapters for an adventure series. Allowing the characters already developed to get into new situations must be fun. I'll bet you have ideas bouncing around in your head!
    Enjoy. Sincerely, Jim

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Chris Redding

    Thanks for theinvite

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Dr. Uche Akwuba, LCE

    You are a very impressive professional. I like that. I bet you are also a very nice person. In other words, you do lots of Good Deeds. Because, according to inflexible natural law, "As you sow, so shall you reap". Keep going; there is no limit.

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Velda Brotherton

    Wow, what a resume you have. I was once the subject of a 30 minute documentary televised on our local PBS station, but that's as close as I've come to your community. Thanks for inviting me to be a friend.
    Best, Velda

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Joanne Victoria

    Always attracted to the movie biz...you got it down!

    Later,

    Joanne

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Carolyn Howard-Johnson

    Max, thank you for the invitation. It is an honor to know someone so accomplished. I've written a screenplay but decided that the route to publishing is difficult enough. That road to anything in filmdom, practically an impossibility. Thus you can see how I admire what you are doing!

    Best,
    Carolyn Howard-Johnson
    www.howtodoitfrugally.com

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Louise Lewis

    Hi Max!
    Thank you for the invite! You certainly don't need me to tell you that your career path is a great read. Wow! But I have to 'fess up, being a chocoholic, I loved your "blood" scenario!
    ...will keep in touch.

    take care,
    Louise
    www.noexpertsneeded.com

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Anita

    lol, have you ever been able to eat chocolate syrup since?
    xx
    A

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Renate

    Hi Max Elliot,
    Thank you for wanting to be my friend, and how timely. Am looking for someone like you. Could you send me an email to: renate555@gmail.com
    Thanks
    Renate

    Jun 28, 2007

  • Sandra Shelton

    Great to meet you! In fact, you might want to look at talkgroups-mentors.org. We may be calling on you for some film work as we move foreward. We are working on a grant for same... beginning screen play draft is complete. If you know of a grant source we should be looking at, please advise. As iron sharpens iron we sharpen each other.

    Jun 29, 2007

  • Alan Smith

    Max,
    Small world, I worked at WROK many, many years ago. You have quite a list of accomplishments!
    Alan

    Jun 29, 2007

  • Hugh Rosen

    Hi Max. I'm glad you survived the accident (you on your bike as a youngster), stepping out of the film and back into the reel world of film. You have certrainly kept yourself busy over the years and very productive at that. No doubt, there's more to come.

    Welcome to BookMarket and thanks for the extended hand.

    Take care,

    Hugh

    Jul 7, 2007

  • Sandra Shelton

    Yeah, our program is sometimes used by churches but we are called to the great "unwashed".

    Jul 15, 2007

  • Carolyn Howard-Johnson

    Congratulations on your radio experienee and thank you for letting me know. Boy, is it true we've all got to keep plugging at the promotion if we want people to read our books!

    Best,
    Carolyn Howard-Johnson
    www.howtodoitfrugally.com

    Sep 22, 2007

  • L. Diane Wolfe

    Good day, Max! I thought I recognized your name. We are both on CBPublishing!
    And I like the story about ketchup bottle blood!

    Sep 27, 2007

  • Max Elliot Anderson

    Nice to meet you,

    Max Elliot Anderson

    http://booksandboys.blogspot.com

    Sep 27, 2007

  • Terry Burns

    Well, well, Max . . . good to see you over here

    Nov 20, 2007

  • Jamie Carie

    Hi Max,
    So nice to meet you! Thanks for the add!
    Jamie Carie
    www.jamiecarie.com

    Jan 5, 2008