Illustrative Film Poster Design Services
I create illustrative posters that capture the soul of your story. Whether it is an indie short or a major web series, I blend digital art with your narrative to ensure your first look leaves a mark.
The official poster for 'Dear Panther', which received a selection at a Pune film festival. My goal was to create a powerful visual narrative using a monochrome palette, focusing on the protagonist's intense expression and the layered memories that define his story.
An alternate version of the 'Dear Panther' poster. This composition offers a more centered and direct focus on the main character, emphasizing his determined gaze while still incorporating the key illustrative elements from his life in the background.
This is the primary promotional poster I designed for the film 'Zindagi Milegi D[o]bara', a collaboration with Zee Cinema. The visual style is modern and tech-focused, using glowing blue lines and a dark background to create a mood of digital immersion and emotional distance between the characters.
Seeing my work in action is always a proud moment. This is a snapshot of the 'Zindagi Milegi D[o]bara' poster as it was officially promoted by Zee Cinema, complete with the channel's branding and premiere details.
This video promo for 'Zindagi Milegi D[o]bara' incorporates scenes from the film alongside the graphic elements and branding I designed. It shows how the static poster design translates into a dynamic television spot for a major network.
About Film Poster Design
For my film posters, I move away from standard photo collages. Instead, I focus on character-centric digital painting, where I build the composition around your story's emotional core. Whether you need the moody texture of an indie short or the vibrant energy of a commercial promo, we will define that mood together through sketches before I move to final painting.
When you are promoting a film or a series, your poster is the first chapter of the story. I do not believe in just slapping actors' photos together; I believe in creating a visual statement.
My Design Process
We start by talking about the purpose of your project. Who are the characters? What is the atmosphere? I need to understand your story before I touch a stylus. Once I have the brief, I sketch out the composition, focusing on the main characters and custom background environments that reflect the world of your film.
From Indie Shorts to Commercial Hits
My work spans from gritty, monochrome festival posters like 'Dear Panther' to high-energy, digital-first promo graphics for television networks like ZeeCinema.
- Art Style: I use digital painting overlays to give your graphics a textured, hand-painted look that stands out against flat photography.
- Technical Details: Whether you need A2 prints for festival submissions or 9:16 story formats for Instagram hype, I deliver high-resolution assets ready for immediate use.
- Typography: I do not use stock fonts that everyone else has. I create custom, hand-drawn, or digitally manipulated lettering that matches your genre, be it horror, romance, or something mythological.
What You Get
Depending on your requirements, we can look at a single feature poster or a full pre-launch bundle that includes character introduction cards and teaser graphics. If your project has a unique vibe, we will make sure the graphics do not just say 'Coming Soon', they say 'This is what you have been waiting for.'
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