Maximus Skaff is a New York City/Puerto Rico based Transmasculine writer, director, cinematographer, & editor who’s visual talents have been featured in New York Magazine, Huffington Post, NPR, New York Times, among others. His films have been screened globally and won awards at festivals such as SIFF and NewFest. His latest documentary, Sex(ual) Healing is now on exhibit at The Museum of Sex until February 8th, 2022 in the 3rd floor exhibit, ‘Reclaiming & Making: Art, Desire, Violence’. His full service production company, 422Luxe, specializes in works that range from narrative short films, to documentaries, to branded content, and to music videos. 422Luxe focuses in offering diverse LGBTQ+ and responsible sex industry perspectives through their work.

In this episode we dive into..

Max journey claiming identity & sexual empowerment as a transmasculine person
Destigmatizing & decriminalizing sex work through filmmaking and the Sex Workers Project
Navigating gender dysphoria and healing relationship to our bodies
The need for trans bodies in ethical porn and empowering representation
Second adolescence and the queer experience; grieving + making up for authentic younger years

Resources/links:

Sex Workers Project and Doc: https://swp.urbanjustice.org/sexual-healing/

Join/get details on the F*ck Comphet Support Club 2SLGBTQIA+ Community Space here: https://www.patreon.com/fckcomphetsupportclub

Claim your free 1-1 call with Marlee & learn more about the Sensual Wholeness Academy here: https://www.marleeliss.com/SWA