Surrounded by Woods

At the age of 74, Dennis Patkus traces back to his freewheeling life in Florida beside the sea and how he finally settled down in Maine, owning a small guitar shop in Waterville surrounded by woods and forests. The film uses personal archives and oral histories to explore Dennis' dream of making music and his understanding as well as struggle to come to terms with the aging process.

  • Yuke Ma
    Director
  • Yuke Ma
    Writer
  • Erin Murphy
    Producer
  • Dennis Patkus
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    art, music, creativity, poetic
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 48 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 30, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Colby College
Director - Yuke Ma