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Market Screening: Couture to the Max
Program 2026
Market Screening: Couture to the Max

Market Screening: Couture to the Max

Dori Berinstein
United States
2026
30 min
Tickets & Times
Synopsis

Couture to the Max shines a light on an extraordinary young designer who inspires us to dream boldly and to act responsibly. At just 9-years-old, fashion prodigy Max Alexander embodies the spirit of hope, creativity and innovation, fearlessly challenging entrenched norms and fusing his boundless imagination with an unwavering commitment to sustainability.

When Max Alexander was 4-years-old, he announced to his family that he wanted to be a fashion designer. At 5, Max debuted his first line of couture in his backyard. After turning 6, Max revealed that he is the reincarnation of Italian designer Gucci. Now a seasoned designer at the age of 9, deeply respected by fashion industry luminaries, Max is preparing to launch a bold, groundbreaking sustainable collection, crafted entirely from upcycled coffee bean bags. Max’s creativity knows no bounds; it flows freely, unencumbered by traditional constraints or expectations. 

As Max navigates life as an authentic, animated, brilliantly creative 9-year-old, he challenges the world to rethink its relationship with waste and beauty.

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Tickets & Times
Wed, november 18
Passholders only
Passholders only
09:15 – 10:07
The Pulse 3
Q&A
Credits
30 min
color
DCP
Spoken languages: English
Director
    Dori Berinstein
    Dori Berinstein
Production
    Dori Berinstein for Dramatic Forces
    Dori Berinstein for Dramatic Forces
Co-production
    Natasha Davison
    Natasha Davison
Cinematography
    Jenna Rosher
    Jenna Rosher
Editing
    Elisa Bonora ACE BFE
    Elisa Bonora ACE BFE
World Sales
    Fishbowl Films
    Fishbowl Films
Screening copy
    Dramatic Forces
    Dramatic Forces