Analysing Film Posters - Conclusion

Analysing Film Posters - Conclusion

Now that I have looked at a number of film posters from different genres I have spotted the following conventions which I will try and include in my poster.

Film Title/Name (largest copy)


Billing Block (bottom)


Release Date (bottom)


Reviews (often reference genre and plot)


Tagline (usually short, usually references genre and plot)


Dominant Central Image (of the main character/s)


Other Smaller Images


Production Company Logos (near/part of the billing)



Names of Actors


Reference to Format (3D or IMAX)


Name of Director (usually above the title


Source Material


Reference to Other Films (director/producer)


Certificate/Rating


Website/Social Media


Reference to Awards


Reference to Merchandise


Sound Logos

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