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.
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Max DotsonDirector
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Max DotsonWriter
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Hazel LandersProducer
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Project Type:Animation, Experimental, Short, Student
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Runtime:5 minutes
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Completion Date:December 12, 2023
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Language:English
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Black & White
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Ligature 33Gainesville
United States
February 9, 2024
Private Screening
Official Selection -
Orange and Blue Film FestivalGainesville Florida
United States
April 5, 2024
North American Premier
Official Selection
Max Dotson is a multimedia artist and art director pushing definitions of narrative in design and animation.
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.