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Finding poetry in the mundane

Meet Charles Johnstone, a self-taught photographer celebrated for his distinctive take on everyday surroundings. From urban basketball courts to gas stations and swimming pools, he has a knack for transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. In this project, he turned his lens towards Venice's quaint kiosks, unearthing the charm hidden within.
As the cinematographer, I documented Johnstone's creative journey in Italy, which resulted in a photo book and an insightful short film titled Remnants of Memory. I helped to shape the book's layout and illustrated a map highlighting each kiosk Johnstone photographed.
Client
Charles JohnstoneCanobie FilmsTiburon, California / Venice, Italy
Scope
CinematographyLayout designIllustration

"Remnants of Memory" won several prizes, including Best Cinematography at the South Dakota Film Festival in 2022. The ‘rough cut’ above was edited by Christian Figueroa and myself as part of the post-production stage.

Collaborators
CINEMATOGRAPHY & ILLUSTRATION: Victoria MonteroDIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: CHRISTIAN FIGUEROADIRECTOR: Michael arlen davisPRODUCERS: Sherry Daniel, Jyll Johnstone & Michael Arlen Davis
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