Jan Angelo Batongbakal

Max Collins shares the process behind producing her hit reels on social media

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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<p>Max Collins opened up about the work that goes into creating her hit reels on social media.</p><p>In an interview with Bernadette Sembrano in her latest YouTube vlog, Max shared that producing a reel involves more planning than people might expect, from conceptualizing the idea to finding the right people to appear in it.</p><p>&quot;It is so hard to produce a reel. Parang kailangan mo muna isipin &#x27;yung casting kung sino ba pwede, kung sino ang papayag,&quot; she shared. &quot;And then we conceptualize it. But then again, I realized I enjoy it,&quot; she said.</p><p>Max also revealed that she takes an active role behind the camera and co-directs her reels.</p><p>&quot;I co-direct. We have to think about it and sometimes hindi pa namin ma-conceptualize kung hindi pa namin alam &#x27;yung casting. So parang we have to figure it out and put the pieces together the day of [the shoot]. But it&#x27;s fun, it&#x27;s so much fun,&quot; she said.</p><p>The actress added that creating content for social media has also sparked her interest in pursuing a bigger project behind the camera.</p><p>According to Max, her experience conceptualizing and producing reels has inspired her to consider making a short film in the future.<br/><br/></p><div><a href="https://youtu.be/eN_fXkkqDxM?si=gHa2WLU1gsVETUlL"><iframe width="859" height="483" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eN_fXkkqDxM" title="The Reel Queen Gets Real: Max Collins on Weight Loss, Marriage and Motherhood | Bernadette Sembrano" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></a></div><div><a href="https://youtu.be/eN_fXkkqDxM?si=gHa2WLU1gsVETUlL"></a></div><p><br/>On being dubbed the “Reel Queen,” Max shared that it was Vice Ganda who gave her the title.</p><p>&quot;Dahil kay Meme. Si Meme Vice was the one who gave me the title. Siya talaga,&quot; she said.</p><p>Reflecting on her judging stint on<em> It’s Showtime</em>, Max said she has been enjoying the experience and the lighthearted atmosphere of the noontime show.</p><p>&quot;I am so hapy to be there. Kasi it&#x27;s so much fun, ang gaan. And it is such a happy place and a happy environment. It&#x27;s really nice to work with different artists and not take things too seriously,&quot; she stated.<strong></strong> </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://youtu.be/eN_fXkkqDxM?si=gHa2WLU1gsVETUlL"></a><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2024/8/30/max-collins-on-turning-32-i-m-now-at-my-strongest-bravest-and-wisest-1107" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Max Collins on turning 32: ‘I’m now at my strongest, bravest, and wisest’</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>In the same interview, Max was asked how she manages her time as a career woman and as a parent.</p><p>&quot;I focus on one thing at a time. Like today I&#x27;m with you, this is my best. I am trying to give you my best,&quot; she said.</p><p>She further explained, &quot;Because really it&#x27;s hard to balance eh. So all you can do is be present in the moment.&quot;<strong></strong><u></u></p>

<p>Max Collins revealed that she takes an active role behind the camera and co-directs her reels.</p>

Max Collins revealed that she takes an active role behind the camera and co-directs her reels.