Experiencing Interruptions?

The Porch

A porch is a welcoming liminal space. A place to wipe your feet off as you arrive. A place to pause and check your pockets as you leave. Most importantly, it is a place to linger. A porch is one of few transitory spaces that invites pause, thought, and preparation. A place to wait a moment longer before you have to go.

The Porch is a multimedia soundscape and motion design exploring ideas of grief, acceptance, and coming to terms with the end of something you love.

  • Max Dotson
    Director
  • Max Dotson
    Writer
  • Hazel Landers
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Experimental, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    December 12, 2023
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Ligature 33
    Gainesville
    United States
    February 9, 2024
    Private Screening
    Official Selection
  • Orange and Blue Film Festival
    Gainesville Florida
    United States
    April 5, 2024
    North American Premier
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Max Dotson

Max Dotson is a multimedia artist and art director pushing definitions of narrative in design and animation.

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Director Statement

The Porch is an exploration of personal experiences from early in my life, grappling with the loss of a loved one, and the bitter-sweet realization of someone you care about coming to peace with the end of their life a little bit sooner than you have.