Cannes Film Festival


'A Day in the Life' is in the Cannes Film Festival - Short Film Corner. I'm not sure I'll be able to go but the film will be there.
http://www.shortfilmcorner.com/sfcfilm/filmfiche.Aspx?id=12041201
If the travel grant comes through I might be able to go but we'll have to wait and see. I hope to be able to make a few sales from here and do what I can without actually being there. Special thanks to the cast and crew for all their hard work. I'll update you as soon as I have any more information.

Books Now Available Online



http://www.pmveltri.com/pmv/Book.html

Bypassing Light - Alleys of Rome
A collection of 62 images from the Bypassing Light and Alleys of Rome series. The 81/2 X 11 inch hardcover book has 68 pages. ($100 + $10 Shipping)

By Passing Light
By studying and simplifying colour and composition this series of photographs isolates form and texture to celebrate the beauty of urban decay documenting the unique quality of light in and around the city of San Francisco. The series of images invite the viewer to look at our everyday surroundings as a collection of simple colours and shapes, as if through the eyes of a child.
Through the chemical process of bleach by-passing the images powerfully isolate dense areas of color, creating compositions which begin to take on the look and feel of a painting.

Alleys of Rome
This series is a collection of non-traditional images from the alleys of Rome, capturing a city known for its architecture and art from the alleys and darker corners. The images attempt to move away from postcard images and display the beauty and textures found in the heart of the city streets.

Time Capsule


This image is a collection of about 100 pictures in one JPEG. It's strange for me to look at one image that is made out of pictures from the last 5 or 6 years. A weird kind of time capsule looking back at the last few years but at the same time looking forward asking me 'What's next?'

The Politics of Fear



A film I've been trying to finish for over a year and a half is finally done. Some things take longer than others. The film will have some screenings at a few local festivals.

THE POLITICS OF FEAR
The film questions the effect of news entertainment on the public. After 9/11 the news media learned that if they keep the audience afraid they would get higher ratings.
The story centers around a man named John, who is so obsessed with news coverage and news entertainment that he is afraid to leave his house. He hears machine guns outside, tanks roll by and grenades explode in the basement. John begins to believe it is unsafe to go outside and that if he does he may explode.

http://pmveltri.com/fear.html
http://miff.ca/?page_id=47#politicsoffear

2 Races 2 Weeks



Hello Everyone,

I will be running two more races with my camera. The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront half marathon Sunday, September 30th, 2007 and the Toronto Half Marathon on Sunday, October 14, 2007.

I will be running to raise funds for the YMCA STRONG KIDS CAMPAIGN.

The YMCA Strong Kids campaign helps the people of our community improve their lives. Your pledges allow low income children, youth, adults and families to participate in YMCA programs.

To Donate:
https://mycommunity.ymcatoronto.org/NetCommunity/SSLPage.aspx?&pid=271&srcid=271

Even if you can’t donate any money right now please join the group and help spread the word.

Most marathon images are taken from the sidelines, from the crowd, with a telephoto lens. These images were taken from inside the run providing point-of-view running imagery.
While running you begin to see the world from a different vantage point, you gain a heightened sense of the world around you. The images are designed to capture the unique perspective runners have of the world that surrounds them.

Thanks for your support,
Marco