Possible Posters and poster Ideas

Feature film posters
The Tree (2010)

This poster shows the bright yellow lighting similar to that in the begining of the fim, during the dream sequence. However this style doesn't fit with the genre of my film. However 'The Tree' is a drama that presents a family distrought by death as they try to move on.

The Descendants (2011)

I like the style of this poster as it places certian characters in a sillouette in the distance. This could be a place to put the older brother in the scene. However the lighting in the poster is too bright to fit the genre and themes of my film.

Short film posters
I'm Here (2010)


This film narrative is very similar to mine as 'a young man faces the abrupt death of a friend'. This poster is good to take inspiration from because of the bright yellow colourisation of the image. Which initially connotes happiness, however the image of the two distorted faces of the character makes the tone more empty and meloncoly. I think the poster for this short film has great colourisation, which can create a feeling of loss and joy.

 Brotherly (2008)

This is a very close style to my film and it shows the closeness of the two characters. I do not however like the simplicity of the style, but it does show the informtation and gives an idea of the film.

Grand Cru (2010)

The artistic style of this poster as it reminda me of classic photography, however it does create a light feeling in the scene

Illegal Activity (2012)

I like the isolated feel of this shot used in the poster as the main character is alone with a feathered darkness. However this poster seems to make the character look guilty, while I want my character to be alone.

Poster Ideas:
A straight shot of the main characters with a pitch black background. Within th characters eye I will put the faded refletction of his brother or the accident infront of him.

To have the main character in the centre of a large sofa in an empty room (a shot used in the film)

I like this shot of the two main characters (younger and older brother) during a flashback. I feel that it gives a slightly relaxing and hopeful scene to the film

Use the long shot from outside the house that shows the entieraty of the shots