Maximilian DeArmon

"Max DeArmon is a philosopher, filmmaker and planetary advocate currently serving as Co-Producer on Changing of the Gods. He produced and co-wrote The Future of Energy, a documentary film advocating for the use of 100% renewable energy. The movie was endorsed by the Sierra Club and had its New York City premiere in association with the People’s Climate March. He co-directed and co-wrote an animated short, The Secrets of The Climate Paradox, based on Per Espen Stoknes’ book on the psychological barriers behind climate inaction. His background includes five years working in production in NYC’s film and TV industry, including three seasons with Tina Fey’s Emmy Award-winning comedy 30 Rock.

"Max is the Co-Founder and Director of Planetary Advocates, a nonprofit organization dedicated to solving the ecological crisis through media and education. He’s currently a doctoral student in the Philosophy, Cosmology and Consciousness program at the California Institute for Integral Studies, working on his dissertation under the mentorship of Richard Tarnas, on whose book Cosmos and Psyche the movie Changing of the Gods is based."