Standout Posters from the 2022 Official Selections
Take a look at some of the standout film posters from our 2022 Official Selections. These highlights were curated by the PHLAFF Design team.
This year, we wanted to show some love to a few amazing poster designs from our 2022 film lineup. Check out our ten top picks below — read through and maybe you’ll find a gem or two to add to your watch list!
Gabe’s Picks
Tundra
This poster for Tundra was easily one of my favorites. The monochromatic color scheme, halftone textures, and eerie forms draw me in and create a heavy, moody atmosphere. This is one of the few sci-fi films in our lineup this year, so if you’re a fan of the genre — don’t miss out!
Tundra
Cuba // 2021 // Narrative // 30 minutes
Philadelphia Premiere
Director: José Luis Aparicio
Producer: Leila Montero, Daniela Muñoz, José Luis Aparicio, Gabriel Alemán
The Ritual to Beauty
This is such a tender and intimate image that speaks volumes. The art direction of The Ritual to Beauty is overall quite gorgeous, and each time I see a new still or promotion for the film, especially as I learn more about the intent behind the work, I fall more and more in love. I can’t wait to watch this one through.
The Ritual to Beauty (La belleza ritual)
USA // 2020 // Documentary // 14 minutes
Philadelphia Premiere | LOLA Award Nominee
Director: Shenny De Los Angeles, Maria Marrone
Producer: Shenny De Los Angeles
Demi’s Panic
This poster hits you with the all too familiar feeling of being a little too close for comfort. Its use of color and negative space immediately caught my attention. If you’re a fan of experimental animation, be sure to catch Demi’s Panic during Festival Week!
Demi's Panic
USA // 2021 // Narrative // 10 minutes
Philadelphia Premiere
Director: Bill Plympton
Producer: Daniel Leonard, Lorena Hernandez Leonard
No vayas a clase mañana
This image for Don’t Go to School Tomorrow (No vayas a clase mañana) is unsettling and yet familiar, reminding me of Charles Burns’ portraiture work — specifically those gnarly class photos from Black Hole. The violent clash of the two portraits is super effective. I’m really looking forward to this queer coming-of-age film.
Don't Go To School Tomorrow (No vayas a clase mañana)
Mexico // 2021 // Narrative // 84 minutes
East Coast USA Premiere
Director: Diego Barragan
Producer: Alex Barragan, Miranda Guzman
Salvando A Salvador
I thought we’d follow with this bright and energetic poster for Salvando A Salvador. This dark comedy deals with death and dying, as evidenced by the stylized motifs embedded in the poster. The illustration work and layering are ambitious, and these design elements even make it into the film for a punch of comedy. If you’re looking for laughs, don’t sleep on this short!
Salvando A Salvador (Saving Salvador)
USA // 2021 // Narrative // 12 minutes
Philadelphia Premiere
Director: Luisa Maria Gonzalez
Producer: Andre Joshua Fernandez
The Silence of the Mole
Some other things I love besides layering elements, a gritty texture overlay, and handwritten lettering, are — oh, wait. Those are all the things! And this poster has them all. I love the hand-drawn, distressed quality of this image, not to mention the use of hands to obscure the subject’s eyes to carry the theme of redaction from the film to the poster. The documentary deals with corruption uncovered by a journalist, so a fitting treatment. Certainly not one to miss.
El silencio del topo (The Silence of the Mole)
Guatemala // 2021 // Documentary // 91 minutes
Philadelphia Premiere
Director: Anais Taracena
Producer: Rafael Gonzalez
Mojosito and Me
This one is just too sweet. What current or former car owner hasn’t experienced this kind of love and gratitude for their car? (Writing this, I’m missing my old Chevy — Bertha — and thinking of her tenderly.) That smile is contagious. The vanity plate? I love, I live. If you’re looking for a film about the bond that grows between a car owner and their car — and, of course, the stories that happen along the 250,000 miles covered — look no further.
Mojosito and Me (Mojosito y yo)
USA // 2021 // Documentary // 6 minutes
East Coast USA Premiere
Director: Lidieth Arevalo
Producer: Lidieth Arevalo
Eliza’s Picks
Welcome Back, Farewell
This is a simple, yet such a strong composition. It feels very personal and encourages me to learn more about its story line.
Bem-vindos de novo (Welcome Back, Farewell)
Brazil // 2021 // Documentary // 105 minutes
East Coast USA Premiere
Director: Marcos Yoshi
Producer: Meus Russos
Carrero
This is easily one of my favorite posters! I love the depth each texture creates within the collage and the background. The color palette is amazing.
Carrero
Argentina // 2022 // Narrative // 85 minutes
International Premiere
Director: Fiona Lena Brown, Germán Basso
Producer: Germán Basso
Lodo
The composition of this image is incredible! The centering around the subject and color-play complement each other very well.
Lodo (Mud)
USA // 2021 // Narrative // 20 minutes
East Coast USA Premiere
Director: Alessandro Gentile
Producer: Marita De La Torre
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