Moviemaker Spotlight: Martin Reis
Martin Reis, from Toronto, Canada, is very busy with all things bike: from being a cycling activist to his blog Martino’s Bike Lane Diary. He never really thought of himself as a moviemaker until last year when he put together La Fuga di Olma and submitted it to Filmed by Bike. The piece easily won over the jury with its vintage found super-8 footage and sweet story of an Italian bike that longs for home.
This year you’ll see Martin’s submission Love to All the Rebels, a short, upbeat visual collage.
When he’s not busy riding bikes, Martino works in the arts for a Baroque Orchestra called Tafelmusik. He also enjoys still photography. But what is it about bikes that so engages Martin? ” Simple” he says. “Human and machine in harmony. They are blissful things.”
I loved that one last year. You’re right, it was a very sweet story! I’m hoping there are more of those types of pieces this year. I’m way into the super eight style footage.
YES! That one was one of my favorites too. Really looking forward to a wild night this year.
Hey, thank you, all you fine people in Portland. This years entry is dedicated to all of you … cheers!
Ride on,
Martino