About Me
WHO IS MAX ZAHARENKOV
Max Zaharenkov is a London-based luxury travel filmmaker and content creator. Born in Riga, Latvia, on 15 September 1991, he holds British and Russian nationality and studied at Regent’s University London. Over the past decade he has filmed in 117 countries across six continents and built an audience of more than 4.5 million across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
He works in a documentary style, shooting and editing cinematic destination films that treat hotels, tourism boards and brands as stories rather than advertisements. His client roster includes DJI, Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, Rosewood, Belmond and McLaren, alongside national tourism boards from Bhutan to the Maldives. His audience is strongest in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and the Gulf, markets that expect world-class production.
- 1991: born in Riga, Latvia
- Studied at Regent’s University London
- Filmed in 117 countries across six continents
- Built a 4.5M+ audience across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube
- Founder of ZAHARE Media (London and Los Angeles) and Advoyce
WHAT I DO
Max works across three areas, each done properly: destination campaigns for tourism boards and hotels; brand films built to live natively on social platforms rather than interrupt them; and event coverage that keeps circulating long after the event ends.
His production company, ZAHARE Media, operates from London and Los Angeles and handles the filming, direction and post-production behind his campaigns. His agency, Advoyce, connects brands with vetted creators and runs campaigns end to end. The work has generated hundreds of millions of views, but the number he tracks most closely is rebookings, the clearest sign a campaign performed.
WHAT DRIVES ME
Beyond client work, Max speaks regularly on the creator-economy circuit, appearing at Web Summit, VidCon, GITEX and the 1 Billion Followers Summit, where he discusses how brands and creators can work together without diluting either side.
He is drawn to places and stories that reward precision and patience, and he measures success less by reach than by whether the people he works with come back for more.
Frequently Asked Questions About Max Zaharenkov
How old is Max Zaharenkov?
Max Zaharenkov was born on 15 September 1991 in Riga, Latvia, making him 34 years old (as of 2026).
How many countries has Max Zaharenkov been to?
He has filmed in 117 countries across six continents over the past decade.
Which brands has Max Zaharenkov worked with?
His clients include DJI, Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, Rosewood, Belmond and McLaren, along with national tourism boards from Bhutan to the Maldives.
Who is Max Zaharenkov?
Max Zaharenkov is a British-Russian luxury travel filmmaker and content creator with a combined audience of more than 4.5 million across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. He has filmed in 117 countries and is the founder of the production company ZAHARE Media and the creator marketing agency Advoyce.
What is Max Zaharenkov known for?
He is known for cinematic, documentary-style luxury travel films and brand campaigns for partners including DJI, Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, Rosewood, Belmond and McLaren, and for having filmed in 117 countries across every continent.
How many followers does Max Zaharenkov have?
Max Zaharenkov has a combined audience of over 4.5 million followers across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, growing by roughly 120,000 followers each month.
Where is Max Zaharenkov based?
He is based in London, with his production company ZAHARE Media operating from offices in London and Los Angeles.
What companies has Max Zaharenkov founded?
He founded ZAHARE Media, a luxury travel and brand-film production company, and Advoyce, a creator marketing agency that connects brands with vetted creators.
How can brands work with Max Zaharenkov?
Brands can work with Max Zaharenkov on destination campaigns, branded films, live event coverage and long-term ambassadorships via the contact page at zaharenkov.com/contact.