A film by Denis Villeneuve 2021 was a tumultuous time in the film industry, with the ongoing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic impacting studios and theaters alike. To adapt, theaters began showcasing older and foreign films, a trend that continues today and one I personally appreciate (how else would I have discovered so much anime […]
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It has almost become a trend for artists and designers to reimagine movie posters to show off their own take on a design. There’s some fantastic examples out there ranging from series of minimal movie posters to redesigns of popular film posters with totally unusual styles. For today’s post I’ve put together a huge showcase […]
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This is a poster that was previously displayed at a movie theater. The second image is of the actual condition of the poster. It is possible to have slight worn damage along the edge due to storage/transportation. However, a frame should hide this.
By José Alberto Hermosillo Every year, film festivals create a commemorative poster to celebrate the festival’s culture, heritage, and diversity and showcase the selected newest projects to the public. In those festivals where the magic happens, artists travel hundreds of miles to meet the press and other filmmakers and to hear the public’s opinion about their films, shorts, documentaries, and series. After three years of the pandemic, audiences returned to the theaters in full swing. The fact that audiences rebounded to the movie theaters inspired creators, artists, and graphic designers to compose numerous colorful pieces, alluring the event with stunning results. Festival in LA has chosen fifty out of five hundred outstanding works from around the world as the best film festival posters of 2023. In the selection process, we followed five basic principles in graphic design: alignment, repetition, contrast, hierarchy, and balance. The essential information in the headline, such as order, colors, size, and perspective, is crucial. Other vital factors are focal point, harmony, balance, and positive impact. In 2023, the posters were colorful and festive. The selection includes less-known film festivals, and for the first time in nine years, the most prestigious film festivals reached the higher positions on the list, achieving excellence to validate their hard work. This year, the number one spot went to Award-winning Mexican animator and filmmaker Jorge R. Gutierrez (“The Book of Life”), who created a masterful, colorful, and joyful piece with elements referring to the festivities of Día de los Muertos, where the “Cantrina” and many other happy Mexicans ready to mingle arrive at Lake Annecy. It represents what a film festival is about—a festivity for all. Cannes 2023 brought us a more sophisticated black-and-white design featuring French actress Catherine Deneuve. Athens’s poster design is a vivid explosion of colors, art, and passion. San Sebastian gave tribute to one of their own, Academy Award-winning Spanish actor Javier Bardem, with a gorgeous mirror effect and perfect balance. Venice took us to the road with an imaginative and colorful project by legendary Italian artist Lorenzo Mattotti, who has been featured twice in this edition and in previous years. The Oscar-qualifying shot film festival HollyShorts in Hollywood has become a new player in graphics. Berlin’s graphics are top-notch. Enjoy the outstanding selection of The World Best Film Festival Poster 2023. A N N E C Y FESTIVAL 2023 INTERNATIONAL DU FILM D’ANIMATION ANNECY, FRANCE This magnificent poster was designed by Award-winning Mexican artist, animator, & filmmaker, Jorge R. Gutierrez (“Maya and the Three,” “The Book of Life”). It symbolizes a “tinajera” boat from Xochimilco, South of CDMX, arriving at Lake Annecy, carrying the Mexicans ready to party. Creation of Hartland Villa (Lionel Avignon, Stefan de Vivies) from a photo by Jack Garofalo. The iconic black & white portrait features a passionate & intense Catherine Deneuve in the 1968 film “La Chamade” (Heartbeat), directed by Alain Cavalier. CANNES FILM FESTIVAL 2023 PONTENURE, PIACENZA, ITALY 80 MOSTRA INTERNAZIONALE D'ARTE CINEMATOGRAFICA LA BIENNALE DI VENEZIA 2023 VENICE, ITALY DESIGNED BY LORENZO MATTOTTI Cinema on the road. 19th ANNUAL OSCAR-QUALIFYING HOLLY SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA Artwork by Dalton Corr Creatives from across the world coming to Hollywood. 70. TRENTO FILM FESTIVAL MONTAGNE E CULTURE TRENTO, ITALY Artist: Lorenzo Mattotti The spirit of the mountains & festival’s culture is represented by a colorful illustration of the white cliffs contrasting with the blue skies & the green meadows, and above all, the alpinists exploring all the corners of the earth. DONOSTIA ZINEMALDIA 71 SAN SEBASTIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN DESIGNED BY DIMENSIÓN AGENCY. PHOTOGRAPHIES BY JULIO BUSTOS Featuring Oscar & Goya Award-winning actor Javier Bardem. 73. BERLINALE FILM FESTIVAL BERLIN, GERMANY Designed by Claudia Schramke The audience itself. 29 ATHENS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ATHENS, GREECE The Athens poster designed by Vasilis Mexis CINÉLATINO REMCONTRES DE TOULOUSE TOULOUSE, FRANCE Artist, Ronald Curchod A Colombian woman looks out to the illuminated window with hope. LUXOR AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL LUXOR, EGYPT Artists: Mahmoud Ismail & Abou Al-Enin It symbolizes the travels of cinema to the capital of the Pharaonic Civilization. ROCKAWAY FILM FESTIVAL ROCKAWAY, NEW YORK Original Artwork by Valentina Gallup Salerni Inspired by a sea shell. 25th THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL THESSALONIKI, GREECE Painter & Illustrator: Daniel Egnéus Inspiration from the heart, literally. INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ROTTERDAM ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS Designed by Rens Muis, Studio 75B The Return of the Tiger LE GIORNATE DEL CINEMA MUTO 42nd EDITION PORDENONE SILET FILM FESTIVAL PORDENONE, ITALY Designed by Sonia Delaunay. Featured dancer Lizica Codreanu, photographed on the set of the silent film "Le P'tit Parigot" (1926) by René Le Somptier. 19th ficmonterrey FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE CINE DE MONTERREY MONTERREY, MEXICO Graphics by Grupo LVT Light, movement & gaze. 26 FESTIVAL DE MALAGA MALAGA, SPAIN Illustrator & graphic designer: Adán Miranda “Glance & Emotions.” BUCHEON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL BUCHEON, SOUTH KOREA illustrated by Choi Jee-ook at the creative graphic design studio Contraflow Inc., The project referring to aliens is called “Stay Strange.” 30th SAN DIEGO LATINO FILM FESTIVAL SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA Artist: Soni López-Chávez A vintage cinema facade with naturalistic Pachamama (Mother Earth) elements and the returning members of the San Diego community to the movie theaters. 38th SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA Artist Patricia Chidlaw Featuring a magnificent oil painting of the historic Arlington Theater in Santa Barbara. ASWAN INTERNATIONAL WOMEN FILM FESTIVAL 2023 EDITION EGYPTDesigned by artist Hisham Ali This magnificent poster design is a reflection of the mixture of the Egyptian, Arab & Far East Cultures, with Pharaonic & modern elements integrated harmoniously in the piece. 9th ASIAN WORLD FILM FESTIVAL LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Key Art by Fifth Atrium. This year’s theme is discovery. The curtains unveil, layer by layer, the boundless possibilities of films and the cinematic exploration of Asian Cinema. FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE CINE DE ELCHE ELCHE, SPAIN The work of Mario-Paul Martínez centers on the image of the legendary Hollywood actress Ava Gardner (“The Night of the Iguana”) & the city’s landmarks reflecting on her shades. LOFT FILM FEST TUCSON, ARIZONA Created by Matt McCoy, Inspired by the cinematic treasures awaiting at this year’s festival. SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SEATTLE, WASHINGTON The campaign & poster by the Global Creative Agency WongDoody “Enter the MovieVerse.” THE 25th SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SHANGHAI, CHINA Embraced all & followed the light. 17. XPOSED QUEER FILM FESTIVAL BERLIN BERLIN, GERMANY Designed by Marion Habringer. 2023 JAPAN CROATIA FILM FESTIVAL ZAGREB, CROATIA & TOKYO, JAPAN Graphic designer Ivona Gonzi, Croatia. She harmoniously combines both countries’ flags and cultural elements, the Japanese chopsticks & a popcorn tub with the Croatian flag. TRIESTE SHORTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TRIESTE, ITALY An original & colorful concept of short films & breakfast. SOUTH INTERNATIONAL SERIES FESTIVAL CÁDIZ, SPAIN Designed by Ana Locking (National Fine Arts Award-winning fashion designer of 2021). Symbolism in media. FJX BAJIO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL GUANAJUATO, MEXICO Graphic designer Jorge Antonio Pantoja, Republic Studios. The image blends the classic portrait of Our Lady of Santa Fe of Guanajuato with a collar of flowers embracing empathy for diversity & welcoming the Honolulú Film Industry as this year’s guest of honor. 76 LOCARNO LOCARNO, SWITZERLAND Designed by Sarah & Ciaren Diante The leopard embracing change in the world. FILM FESTIVAL 46 MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL MARIN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA The visual design was done by Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners (BSSP). The vibrant poster reflects the diverse & dynamic nature of the festival. CORONADO ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL CORONADO, CALIFORNIA Nick Ferrari, from Brahma Studios The design expresses the glamour of the red carpets of the isle. 49 FESTIVAL DE HUELVA CINE IBEROAMERICANO HUELVA, SPAIN Designed by illustrator Laura Pérez Granel. The evocative & symbolic piece is titled “A Cinematic Moment,” centers on how art can capture an ephemeral instant. 44 FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DEL NUEVO CINE LATINOAMERICANO LA HABANA, CUBA Designed by Alejandro Rodríguez Fornés “Alucho” & Alicia Fundora Rangel Greenlight, diversity, and “action.” II PAMPA DOC FEST COLONIA SANTA TERESA, PATAGONIA, ARGENTINA Artist Omar Inzunza, from the original Ilanit Roth illustration named “Sayén,” a symbol of perseverance of the native communities to preserve their identity. 13th SHORTCA’ FOSCARI SHORT FILM FESTIVAL EDITION 2023 VENICE, ITALY Designed by Manuel Fior The Venetian balconies inspire love as a cinematic experience. RENNES MÉTROPOLE FESTIVAL NATIONAL DU FILM D’ANIMATION RENNES, FRANCE Artist: Quentin Baillieux A poetic image of an animation film opening the dialog between cinema and illustration. CONCORTO FILM FESTIVAL PONTENURE, PIACENZA, ITALY Illustration by Fabio Consoli Depicting the absence of gravity and time in cinema. BOGOSHORTS FESTIVAL DE CORTOS DE BOGOTÁ SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL 21st EDITION BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA Designed by Juan Estaban Duque. Concept by Jaime E. Manrique. "Todos los cuepos, todas las historias/All the bodies, all the stories." The tattoos represent the cultures & historical moments of Santa Lucía as the focal center. 30th CHICAGO LATINO FILM FESTIVAL CHICAGO, ILLINOIS The Award-winning poster by Chenwel Xu brings audiences back to the movies. ANIMA THE BRUSSELS ANIMATION FILM FESTIVAL BRUSSELS, BELGIUM Author and illustrator of children’s books 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 As dusk falls, a giantess is seated as the audience prepares for the show with some other natural elements in the landscape. ANIMATION IS FILM FESTIVAL 2023 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA EnergaCAMERIMAGE 31st INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TORUN, POLAND Concept by Piotr Jabłoński The painters reflect the mood of the observed landscape through the film camera. 36th ISRAEL FILM FESTIVAL LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Designed by InSync Plus at The Key Art Print Studio The Israeli Film and TV Industry is rolling over Hollywood. RECENT CINEMA FROM SPAIN 12th EDITION MIAMI, FLORIDA Spaniards meet in Florida 32nd FESTIVAL BIARRITZ AMERIQUE LATINE CINEMAS & CULTURE BIARRITZ, FRANCE Designed by Atelier Mêlé. The impulse of life as a sign of hope, highlighting a climbing plant covering the barbed wire, evoking Latin America’s past and current uncertainties. MIFFEST MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA IBERO AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL MIAMI MIAMI, FLORIDA Poster by Carlotta Cogliati The Italian designer juxtaposed Miami’s horizon & Art Deco with Argentinian elements like the flag & tango. + + + + + PREVIOUS EDITIONS: THE WORLD’S BEST FILM FESTIVAL POSTERS 2022 THE WORLD’S BEST FILM FESTIVAL POSTERS 2021 THE WORLD’S BEST FILM FESTIVAL POSTERS 2020 THE BEST FILM FESTIVAL POSTERS OF 2019 THE BEST FILM FESTIVAL POSTERS OF 2018 THE BEST FILM FESTIVAL POSTERS OF 2017 The Best Film Festival Posters of 2016 The Best Film Festival Posters of 2015 The Best Film Festival Posters of 2014 +++ +++ +++ Related Articles: 23 BEST FILMS OF 2023 2024 Oscar Nominations Complete List Anselm: The Most Transcendental Artist of Our Time in 3D Perfect Days: Even a Japanese Toilet Cleaner Got the Blues WOMEN, HE’S UNDRESSED: FASHION AND GLAMOUR IN HOLLYWOOD The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and The Horse: Poetry in Animation I Lost My Body; I Found An Animated Masterpiece Dear Basketball: Kobe Bryant’s Inspiring Love Letter to Posterity The Eternal Memory: An Indelible Story of Love and Alzheimer Final Cut: A French Tribute to Z Movies Padre Pio: Shia LaBeouf Internal Transformation “In Viaggio: The Travels of Pope Francis” A Message of Hope Joyland: A Cinematic Rejoice from Pakistan Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom, Children Bhutan’s Hidden Treasure Three Thousand Years of Longing, George Miller’s Lavish Genie Tale Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, The British Cleaning Lady to the Dior House Violette, When Women Dare to Write Cezanne and I, An Extraordinary Journey of Art and Friendship Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opens at Last The Best Latina-Theme Movies in America The World’s Best Female Lead Singer Movies IF YOU ARE READING FROM A MOBILE DEVICE, CLICK: view web version FOR OTHER COOL FEATURES SUCH AS TRANSLATE POWERED BY GOOGLE, AN INTERACTIVE FILM FESTIVAL CALENDAR, AND MORE. 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