
Max Palmer
Directing
Biography
Max Palmer is a director, writer, and editor from Wales, and the founder of Dirtflower Productions. Known for his experimental animated films, he transforms limited resources into visually striking narratives. Palmer uses animation not just as a medium, but as a way to bypass budget constraints, crafting eerie and unconventional stories that challenge traditional filmmaking boundaries.
Known For

A short archival documentary exploring how people come to the UK in search of a better life, only to find that the reality often falls short of their expectations.
The Skinny

A police officer has a wild night
The Worm

A young man sees someone smoking and decides to deal with him.
Smoking Kills

Short documentary about the Italian town of Salò during World War 2 and what it endured.
Salò: The Republic of Silence

A man unwillingly visits the man downstairs.
The Man Downstairs

Short animated film which depicts the "feeder" with one of her clients.
Feeder

Short film comprising of horror films from 1926 edited together with no thought of continuity.
Bunsen Burning

Experimental film of Buckley, Wales.
Clearing of the Bucks

A woman goes into a cinema and is transported to another world.