Petr Maur
Graphic Designer, Stills Photographer

Petr Maur has been working with Odessa Filmworks since 1998 in positions that include Camera Consultant, Cameraman, Assistant Director, Stills Photographer, Graphic Designer and Artistic Director. He has participated in the completion of a number of Odessa productions, including Harry Knuckles (1998), Harry Knuckles and the Treasure of the Aztec Mummy (1999), Jesus Christ: Vampire Hunter (2001) Where's Your Bobber? (2002), Harry Knuckles and the Pearl Necklace (2004) and the digital short Bzzzzzzz (2005). Often referred to as “a young Saul Bass”, Petr’s has designed dynamic and distinctive opening credits sequences for most of Odessa Filmworks’ productions, perfectly capturing the spirit of classic Hollywood and independent American cinema cool.

Petr also produced and directed the video for a raucous and raunchy ska version of “Karma Chameleon” by Ottawa based band Freudhammer. The video premiered at the 2005 Independent Filmmakers Cooperative of Ottawa (IFCO) Winter Gala, where it was one of the evening’s most praised entries.

Well known in Ottawa arts circles as one of the region’s most prolific graphic designers, Petr’s work has represented the Ottawa Fringe Festival (2001-2005) and the Independent Filmmakers Cooperative of Ottawa (IFCO); he has also designed CD packaging for such acclaimed artists as Ian Tamblyn, Hilotrons and Christine Graves.

Petr’s photography and digital artworks have been exhibited throughout the National Capital Region, to considerable acclaim. His exhibition “Cybertronics” – a combination of digital graphics and found objects combined to create art – are on permanent display at Ottawa’s Café Dekcuf; his photo series “Vampires” was one of the highlight art shows at Sandy Hill’s venerable Dunvegan Pub. Petr’s current projects include the completion of an Untitled Documentary on the phenomenon of the annual Burning Man Festival and editing of his long-anticipated time-travel art film Dye Hexa Dream.