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Glass of Birra Moretti on a stone side table in warm afternoon sunlight – drinks photography

That Summer Feeling

A spec shoot exploring the Birra Moretti glass. Using my custom motion control, blending cinematic realism, sound design, and natural lighting to create atmosphere and place.

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Wooden crate reading Eau So British in a dark archive, from the Penhaligon's 155th anniversary film

Penhaligons 155th anniversary

To celebrate 155 years of Penhaligon’s, I was invited to direct a film that imagined a secret archive at the heart of the brand. Over three packed days on location, our small crew brought the story to life with custom props, playful projections and a spectacular final reveal.

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Max Bridge photographer and director showreel title over flowing red fabric

Showreel

My new showreel, I loved putting this together! Sifting through old projects, finding the shots I’m still in love with and weaving them together in a new way.

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Kinetic machine with golden propellers beside a Penhaligon's Potions bottle – fragrance film by Max Bridge

Penhaligons Potions Campaign

We brought Penhaligons’ fragrances to life with kinetic machines and my motion control robot, creating precise, dynamic shots. Lighting and styling transformed each scent into a captivating visual story.

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Close-up of condensation on a glass of Asahi beer – drinks film

Asahi Spec shoot

For this project, I captured the refreshing taste of Asahi beer using high-speed shots and my custom motion control robot, allowing for precise movements and stunning splashes—despite the mess!

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Blue Haig Club Clubman bottle caught in a beam of light – drinks film by Max Bridge

Haig Club Mixed media

A passion project focused on the Haig Club bottle, captured with unique camera movements using a custom MOCO rig. The shoot produced both video and photographic assets, with exclusive behind-the-scenes insights shared.

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Folds of red fabric from the Made.com Cyber Monday film

Made.com Cyber Monday

Created video content for Made.com’s Cyber Week 2022 campaign, filmed on Red V-Raptor with Cooke S4 lenses, just weeks before the company’s unexpected closure

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Green Carlsberg bottle moving through shadow – drinks film

Carlsberg Moco spec shoot

I used advanced motion control technology to capture a high-energy, dynamic video over two days, showcasing the Carlsberg bottle with precise, fluid camera movements that bring its design to life.

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Detail of the Ealing Gin bottle and its geometric label – drinks film by Max Bridge

EALING GIN CAMPAIGN VIDEO​

Partnering with Patch London, we created a campaign video for Ealing Gin, showcasing our custom-made MOCO’s precision—from liquid pours to seamless tracking shots—all effortlessly controlled with an Xbox controller.

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