Analysing Film Posters - Poster 1 - 'Waves'

 The First Poster I Will Be Looking At Is From 'Waves' Which Is A Coming Of Age Film.

Here Are The Conventions:

1. Film Title:

• The title 'Waves' is placed centrally and uses a simple, clean font, making it stand out while also reflecting the emotional and flowing nature of the film.

2. Production Company Logo:

• Although subtle, the poster links to a well-known distributor (A24), which helps build credibility and suggests a more artistic, indie-style film.

3. Dominant Image:

• The poster features a close-up of two characters in an intimate moment, immediately drawing attention and suggesting themes of relationships, emotion, and connection.

4. Names Of Stars:

• The actors are listed to attract audiences, even if they are not hugely mainstream, helping promote the film.

5. Name Of Director:

• The director’s name is included to highlight the creative vision behind the film, which is important for more independent films.

6. Reviews:

• Positive quotes and ratings are included to make the film seem high quality and encourage audiences to watch it.

7. Lighting 

• The lighting is soft but colourful, giving the image a dreamy and almost surreal feel, which reflects the emotional and personal journey of the characters.

8. Genre Indication 

• Instead of clearly stating the genre, the poster uses colour, mood, and imagery to suggest a romantic drama, making it feel more mature and serious.

Overall, the poster uses colour, lighting, and a strong central image to create emotion and intrigue, rather than relying on lots of text, which reflects the film’s more artistic and dramatic style.