Max Rifkind-Barron
Founder/Principal Producer
MAX RIFKIND-BARRON is a producer based in Los Angeles. He was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award in 2020 for his work on WILD NIGHTS WITH EMILY, starring Molly Shannon and Brett Gelman. The film premiered at SXSW and was acquired by Universal Studios.
He has worked in development at Bazelevs Entertainment (SEARCHING, UNFRIENDED), and as a programming consultant at the Sundance Film Festival. His company Lithograph is currently developing film and TV projects with Tom Kalin (SAVAGE GRACE, SWOON), Nnamdi Asomugha (SYLVIE’S LOVE) and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Hilton Als. He holds a BA and MFA from Columbia University and serves on the executive boards of Film Forum and Queer|Art.
Birgit gernBOCK
HEAD OF PRODUCTION
Based in the US & Germany, Gernböck has had her films screened at over 100 film festivals, won the international jury award at Sundance in 2017, and was granted the national board of review award the same year.
With over 20 years of experience in European TV and complex international co-production structures, Gernböck’ lengthy experience in production and creative producing will elevate the script and execution of challenging but daring films with a team that goes above & beyond for story, characters, worlds, and an emotional ride to remember. Gernböck holds an MFA in Film from Columbia University.