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Max Hauser

Max Hauser

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Biography

Max Hauser is the founder of Liminal Vision Films, where he has been busy building a diverse portfolio of rock 'n' roll road documentary filmmaking, music video production, and compelling brand work. Through LVF, he has worked with major brands such as Nike, Amazon Prime, The History Channel, GM, Lexus, Thursday Night Football, CVS, Harley Davidson, Bounty, SXSW, Schneider Trucking, Roundy’s and Cisco Systems. From television series such as "TheUnXplained" with William Shatner to a documentary on John Prine for Radical Media, Max Hauser has built an eclectic career around being reliable and solving problems on a wide array of productions. His work has been viewed 20+ mil times on social media for artists such as viral comedian Charlie Berens and author/musician Brett Newski. Max is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s Radio/TV/Film program, where he wrote and directed his award-winning short film, "So We Bowl". Currently, Liminal Vision Films is releasing its debut feature-length documentary (Back on Track) with Emmy award-winning producer Ron Scott in May 2024. Max is also in post-production on another feature-length documentary ("Untitled Newski Road Film") and is getting ready for his narrative feature-film directorial debut with Jackson Murray (Low Places). Liminal Vision Films is compelled to craft films that break convention and demand attention.

Known For

Ghost from the Machine
7.4

Wildly grief-stricken over the accidental death of his parents, young techno-geek Cody (Sasha Andreev) cobbles together an electrical device that he hopes will bring the spirits of mom and dad back from beyond the grave. But the machine's power and Cody's deepening obsession threaten the safety of his only remaining family: his younger brother, James (Max Hauser). Matt Osterman directs this ghostly sci-fi thriller that also stars Matthew Feeney.

Ghost from the Machine

2010
Nobody
7.0

Lindeman, 25-year-old art student, struggles to find his inspiration, finding himself in one ridiculous situation after the other.

Nobody

2009
Back on Track: Rebuilding the Waupaca Depot
10.0

The film chronicles the remarkable saga of Mike Kirk, a devoted model train enthusiast, whose unwavering determination, along with the support of a dedicated circle of family and friends, spearheaded the decades-long restoration of the long-abandoned train depot nestled in the heart of rural Waupaca. Through Kirk's indomitable spirit and vision, the Waupaca Depot emerges as a phoenix rising from literal ashes, symbolizing resilience and community revival. ​ "Back on Track" transcends the boundaries of a mere restoration project, delving deep into the rich tapestry of American history and the birth of rural communities. This film explores the intertwined narratives of Kirk's personal quest and the broader narrative of American heritage.

Back on Track: Rebuilding the Waupaca Depot

2024
Aroma-Vision
N/A

With the invention of a television that broadcasts scent, an ordinary Milwaukee man gets pulled into a daunting new cooking show.

Aroma-Vision

2026
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A helpful and hopeful documentary about the tens of millions of Americans searching for hope and relief from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Light in the Darkness: Living Well After Trauma

Mending
N/A

It’s 1974 and Gary Campbell has set out to go camping with his three daughters, Nancy, Judy, and Wendy. A planned vacation turns out to be a nightmare as no one gets along and side characters interrupt their family bonding.

Mending

2024
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10.0

It is the time after wizards and mythical beasts have faded away but legends still carry their tales. Wars have brought borders to kingdoms, as well as unrest to those without.

Valor's Kids

2011
Tethered, Are We the Experiment?
N/A

How long has it been since you last checked your phone? 5 minutes? 1 minute? 10 seconds? Did you imagine that last vibration? In 2021, that smart phone of yours - is a fixture of you - and for many in our world, they don’t even know escape is an option. Digital addiction is a hidden illness among us, and it has our society in a vice grip.

Tethered, Are We the Experiment?

2020
Rescue Story - Saving Companion Animals
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Without a doubt, the place of animals in our life is now permanent. Their companionship provides us with emotional support, responsibility, and deep bonds found in few other places. Although for many animals, the life of comfort and friendship isn’t the life they are dealt.

Rescue Story - Saving Companion Animals

2020