Max Lugavere
Encyclopedia
Max Lugavere is American television personality, filmmaker, gonzo journalist
, musician, and founding producer/host for Current TV
, the Emmy winning youth-oriented lifestyle cable network started by former U.S. Vice President
Al Gore
, now the fastest growing network in TV history. He resides in Los Angeles, California
.
Lugavere earned a degree in film and psychology from the University of Miami
in Coral Gables, Florida
. He, along with Jason Silva
, produced and starred in a
video documentary/performance piece entitled "Textures of Selfhood"—an experimental film about hedonism and spirituality. "The Party-Philosophers" and "Intellectual Hedonists", aptly named by Angeleno Magazine, borrowed the name for the film from the Hedonistic Imperative, a website promoting the end to human suffering by philosopher David Pearce
.
. Their story on counterfeit IDs earned them a featured appearance and interview on Anderson Cooper 360. Their franchise, "Max and Jason Style" has become one of the hallmarks of their work on Current TV, denoting coverage of an issue in a voice that is distinctly unique- often juxtaposing telegenic images and a heightened filmmaking aesthetic with bold and intelligent content. The results are a compelling product, which as The Internet Examiner put it, is proof that "Current is getting it just right."
, Lisa Ling
, and June Arunga
) hosted the first annual Pangea Day
on May 10, 2008, a live 4-hour program of film, music, and speakers broadcast worldwide to over 150 countries and with a projected audience of 500 million people. The goal of the event, created by filmmaker Jehane Noujaim
and TED curator Chris Anderson
, was to unite the people of the world through the power of film.
Festival in Austin, Texas.
The press has dubbed Max and Jason "Gore's Boys" (944 Magazine, November 2007) and "the stars of Current TV" (Nylon Guys, Fall 2007).
They were invited to lead panel discussions on Citizen Journalism at The Paley Center for Media in both New York and Los Angeles.
The duo were featured in the Fall 2008 Gap
"Icons" campaign worldwide.
Max is a singer-songwriter and performs regularly at The Hotel Cafe
and other venues in the Los Angeles area. He self-financed his debut EP entitled "One Year Later," a collection of songs both acoustic and full-band that have received critical acclaim. Produced by Aaron Tap
, mixed by Tony Lash
, and featuring guest vocals from Columbia recording artist Angel Taylor
, it was released digitally in the US on June 8th, 2010 via Daylighter Records.
Gonzo journalism
Gonzo journalism is a style of journalism that is written without claims of objectivity, often including the reporter as part of the story via a first-person narrative. The word "gonzo" is believed to be first used in 1970 to describe an article by Hunter S. Thompson, who later popularized the style...
, musician, and founding producer/host for Current TV
Current TV
Current TV, or Current, is a media company led by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and businessman Joel Hyatt. Comcast owns a ten percent stake of Current's parent company, Current Media LLC....
, the Emmy winning youth-oriented lifestyle cable network started by former U.S. Vice President
Vice President of the United States
The Vice President of the United States is the holder of a public office created by the United States Constitution. The Vice President, together with the President of the United States, is indirectly elected by the people, through the Electoral College, to a four-year term...
Al Gore
Al Gore
Albert Arnold "Al" Gore, Jr. served as the 45th Vice President of the United States , under President Bill Clinton. He was the Democratic Party's nominee for President in the 2000 U.S. presidential election....
, now the fastest growing network in TV history. He resides in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
.
Lugavere earned a degree in film and psychology from the University of Miami
University of Miami
The University of Miami is a private, non-sectarian university founded in 1925 with its main campus in Coral Gables, Florida, a medical campus in Miami city proper at Civic Center, and an oceanographic research facility on Virginia Key., the university currently enrolls 15,629 students in 12...
in Coral Gables, Florida
Coral Gables, Florida
Coral Gables is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, southwest of Downtown Miami, in the United States. The city is home to the University of Miami....
. He, along with Jason Silva
Jason Silva
Jason Silva is a Venezuelan-American television personality, filmmaker, gonzo journalist and founding producer/host for Current TV, the Emmy winning youth-oriented lifestyle cable network started by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, now the fastest growing network in TV history...
, produced and starred in a
video documentary/performance piece entitled "Textures of Selfhood"—an experimental film about hedonism and spirituality. "The Party-Philosophers" and "Intellectual Hedonists", aptly named by Angeleno Magazine, borrowed the name for the film from the Hedonistic Imperative, a website promoting the end to human suffering by philosopher David Pearce
David Pearce
David Pearce or Dave Pearce may refer to:*David Pearce , Welsh former British heavyweight boxing champion*David Pearce British musician...
.
Current TV
"Max and Jason" have become a prolific hosting and producing duo on Current TV, with widely ranging stories- from illegal immigration and counterfeit IDs, to profiling a brave new singer songwriter right before signing a publishing deal, to a taped philosophical sit-down with director Darren AronofskyDarren Aronofsky
Darren Aronofsky is an American film director, screenwriter and film producer. He attended Harvard University to study film theory and the American Film Institute to study both live-action and animation filmmaking...
. Their story on counterfeit IDs earned them a featured appearance and interview on Anderson Cooper 360. Their franchise, "Max and Jason Style" has become one of the hallmarks of their work on Current TV, denoting coverage of an issue in a voice that is distinctly unique- often juxtaposing telegenic images and a heightened filmmaking aesthetic with bold and intelligent content. The results are a compelling product, which as The Internet Examiner put it, is proof that "Current is getting it just right."
Pangea Day
Max Lugavere (along with best friend and Current TV co-host Jason SilvaJason Silva
Jason Silva is a Venezuelan-American television personality, filmmaker, gonzo journalist and founding producer/host for Current TV, the Emmy winning youth-oriented lifestyle cable network started by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, now the fastest growing network in TV history...
, Lisa Ling
Lisa Ling
Lisa J. Ling is a Chinese American journalist, best known for her role as a co-host of ABC's The View , host of National Geographic Explorer, reporter on Channel One News, and special correspondent for the Oprah Winfrey Show and CNN. She is the older sister of journalist Laura Ling.-Early...
, and June Arunga
June Arunga
June Akinyi Arunga is the founder and CEO of Open Quest Media LLC. In 2010, she was named in the 100 Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company. She is a founding partner, and for a period was Director of Corporate Affairs, of Black Star Line SA: a technology solution provider in the fields...
) hosted the first annual Pangea Day
Pangea Day
Pangea Day was an international multimedia event conducted on May 10, 2008. Cairo, Kigali, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai and Rio de Janeiro were linked to produce a 4-hour program of films, music and speakers. The program was broadcast live across the globe from 1800 to 2200 UTC, culminating in a...
on May 10, 2008, a live 4-hour program of film, music, and speakers broadcast worldwide to over 150 countries and with a projected audience of 500 million people. The goal of the event, created by filmmaker Jehane Noujaim
Jehane Noujaim
Jehane Noujaim is an Egyptian American documentary film director best known for her films Control Room, Startup.com and Pangea Day.- Career :Jehane Noujaim is a filmmaker, born in Washington DC and raised in Kuwait and Cairo....
and TED curator Chris Anderson
Chris Anderson
Chris Anderson may refer to:* Chris Anderson , founder of Future Publishing and curator of the TED Conference* Chris Anderson , author, journalist, editor-in-chief of Wired Magazine, popularized "The Long Tail"* Chris Anderson , football player, educator, former Vice-Chairman of Aberdeen F.C.*...
, was to unite the people of the world through the power of film.
Other
They have been invited to guest host hit shows on E! and WE: Women's Entertainment, were featured in a full-page LA Times article about Current, and have co-hosted a panel on short-form film making at the 2006 South By SouthwestSouth by Southwest
South by Southwest is an Austin, Texas based company dedicated to planning conferences, trade shows, festivals and other events. Their current roster of annual events include: SXSW Music, SXSW Film, SXSW Interactive, SXSWedu, and SXSWeco and take place every spring in Austin, Texas, United States...
Festival in Austin, Texas.
The press has dubbed Max and Jason "Gore's Boys" (944 Magazine, November 2007) and "the stars of Current TV" (Nylon Guys, Fall 2007).
They were invited to lead panel discussions on Citizen Journalism at The Paley Center for Media in both New York and Los Angeles.
The duo were featured in the Fall 2008 Gap
Gap (clothing retailer)
The Gap, Inc. is an American clothing and accessories retailer based in San Francisco, California, and founded in 1969 by Donald G. Fisher and Doris F. Fisher. The company has five primary brands: the namesake Gap banner, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime and Athleta. As of September 2008,...
"Icons" campaign worldwide.
Max is a singer-songwriter and performs regularly at The Hotel Cafe
Hotel Café
The Hotel Café is a live music venue located off an alley on the Cahuenga Boulevard strip in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California that has become known for helping to establish the careers of new singer-songwriters in the 2000s...
and other venues in the Los Angeles area. He self-financed his debut EP entitled "One Year Later," a collection of songs both acoustic and full-band that have received critical acclaim. Produced by Aaron Tap
Aaron Tap
Aaron Tap is a musician best known for playing guitar with Matt Nathanson and Paula Kelley. Tap grew up in Lexington, Massachusetts and graduated from Lexington High School...
, mixed by Tony Lash
Tony Lash
Anthony Carr "Tony" Lash is an American musician and music producer, most notable as a founding member of Heatmiser as the band's drummer. He played with Elliott Smith, in the high school band. Lash played the flute; Smith, the clarinet....
, and featuring guest vocals from Columbia recording artist Angel Taylor
Angel Taylor
Angel Taylor is a pop singer-songwriter based out of the Los Angeles area.Angel Taylor's debut album, entitled Love Travels was released on iTunes on March 31, 2009 through Aware/Columbia Records. An EP titled "Love Travels EP" was released on iTunes in February 2009 prior to the release of...
, it was released digitally in the US on June 8th, 2010 via Daylighter Records.