About us
Meet some of the team behind Next Take.
Next Take are a youth-led filmmaking group that run educational filmmaking projects for young people. At the heart of our organisation is the importance of building networks between individuals and providing a platform for young people’s voices to be heard through the power of film.
Your projects stand out as among the most successful initiatives that actively integrate young New Scots with the wider local community. That’s a remarkable achievement and a testament to your inclusive, thoughtful approach.
North Ayrshire Council
Max McGregor
Chairperson, Project Lead
Max is an award-winning filmmaker and videographer who has worked on many different types of projects. He has worked on factual and documentary films, music videos, educational videos, and short films. At the start of 2023, in an effort to share his passion for filmmaking with others, Max designed and began the 'Different Ways' film project which went on to form Next Take. He was also the director behind 'Piece of Mind'.
Daniel Kerr
Safeguarding Officer, Project Lead
Daniel Kerr is an actor/filmmaker that has worked in the film and television industry for over 15 years and has been a part of numerous projects covering many genres. Daniel won the New Talent BAFTA in 2013 for his portrayal of Paul Ferris in ‘The Wee Man’. Daniel was also nominated for a National Television Award in 2018 for his performance in TV soap, ‘Doctors’. Recently he has written and directed a short film called Your Move that has won the award for Best Short Drama at the Swedish International Film Festival. Daniel has been a project facilitator for Next Take’s projects for over 2 years now, with a focus on performance enhancement and acting technique.
Archie Nelson
Treasurer, Project Lead
Archie has been practising photography and making short films since 2020. In 2023, the University of Glasgow commissioned Archie to produce an educational video series for use in the Physics laboratories, forming part of the computer programming curriculum for new undergraduates.
Currently, Archie is studying for a Physics MSci degree at the University of Glasgow while working on Next Take projects, pursuing both scientific and creative interests simultaneously.
Oleksandr Chmut
Secretary
Oleksandr is a Ukrainian currently living in Scotland after being forced to leave Ukraine due to the ruzzian invasion of 2022. He initially joined the Next Take team to participate in the production of the short film "Different Ways", released in early 2024. During his time at Next Take, he gained experience in various filmmaking related spheres, such as acting, editing, sound recording, and translation (Ukrainian subtitles).
As a member of Next Take, Oleksandr aspires to help young people, regardless of their background, find their own way of self-expression through artistic work that can receive recognition in Scotland and beyond. He is also committed to promoting and facilitating closer cooperation with the Ukrainian community in Scotland and the wider UK, aiming to establish strong, positive, and mutually amiable relations between Ukrainians and the people of Scotland.
Maya Hoisington
Committee Member
Maya is currently pursuing a joint Bachelors degree in Film & Media and Marketing at the University of Stirling. She has gained experience across both industries, including a social media marketing internship at Confab where she managed social media accounts and created visual content for promotional posts and programme communications. She also worked as an intern at Made In Stirling, delivering a full “Artist of the Month” campaign across multiple platforms, combining video, photography, and written content to promote local talent.
In the production of "Piece of Mind", Maya contributed to pre-production planning as well as camera and sound operations. For the 2026 filmmaking project, she is looking forward to delving into the script development process and exploring additional production roles.
