I’m starting with the classic Twilight Zone poster; although it’s not a film, it’s where I got my original inspiration to do a mystery film from.

This poster is engaging and exciting; it is clearly a media product that will be energetic and that is already shown in the diagonal positioning of door, which enlivens the image. More over, doors are things you walk into to get to a new room or to enter a new place. That leaves an enticing atmosphere; what is behind the door?

The undistinguishable setting that the door is placed within further emphasises the feeling of wonder and curiosity because we do not recognise such a place; is it space? Is it part of a dream? Whatever it is, it looks intriguing.

Finally, the distorted, irregular typeface adds a sense of uncanny to the image. It slightly ‘leans’ backwards, suggesting a mysterious story which depicts the uncanny and ‘irregular’, ‘not normal’ life.

This indie film, the Savages, is a comedy/drama. I thought it would be fitting because it has two main characters like my film, is an indie film and also has a similar genre (drama).

The fact that the image is depicted in cartoon connotes that the story is not ‘normal’ and is peculiar.

The vast amount of space above the two characters suggests the struggle that they go through in that they are rather isolated in the space. It also suggests that they have a lot of decisions to make; they have things on their mind.

The typeface is bold and rather passionate. It contrasts largely with the pastels of the image behind it. This draws attention to the title ‘SAVAGES’, making it intriguing to the eye. It also lends an energy; without the title, it would not be as engaging with the image alone.

Submarine is an indie film, a ‘coming-of-age-comedy-drama’. I therefore think it’s fitting to analyse this poster for my research.

We see the main character in the middle who is looking upwards and outwards. This suggests his youth and innocence, but it also suggests that the story is exciting and dramatic too. It makes you want to see what he’s looking at; what does he go through in the movie? I definitely want to know.

The blue that he appears to be submerged in suggests his vulnerability. It enlivens the image too. The fact that it stops just before his eyes suggests hope.

The fact that it is simple, geometric and rather open makes it inviting; this is not a threatening film, it seems like this film is rather pleasant with the satisfying red, yellow, white and blue which all go well together as the primary colours.

Palo Alto is another drama indie movie. It depicts the life of young adults much like my film.

The pink suggests her vulnerability which ties in nicely with the look on her face as she looks into the camera.

The bold white typeface over the pink wash image creates an intensity; there is a sombre and uncanny feeling that this story is unusual.

It is a cropped and close up image which gives off a slightly uncomfortable feeling as we almost connect with this female character; you feel like you’re intruding her privacy.

This is not a film poster but it is the theme of my film. I got my inspiration from shows like this and the Twilight Zone because of the unusual, uncanny and slightly fantasy style stories.

The overwhelming black of the poster is intense and dark. In conjunction with the green wash of the characters faces, there is an overall eerie feeling that these stories are not your normal every day stories.

The images of the characters faces are highly contrasted which makes their eyes rather dark and deep looking which further adds to the mystery and overall sense of eerie wonder.

Despite the eerie feeling from the green and black, the broadway style typeface tempers this. It gives us the idea that all is okay in the end, and it is all fun and games. It also enlivens the image with its bold outlining, colours and font. It’s very classic and inviting.

Closet Space is an indie short film. It includes a closet which duplicates whatever the character puts within it. This is therefore a very similar story to my short film.

This image shows the main character looking into the closet, with the title within it on the door frame. This is enticing as we want to know what is within the closet space.

The fact that her face is cropped within the door frame suggests that this is a dramatic story with some struggles. You feel claustrophobic in the closet space and uncomfortable; adding to the sense of danger but also mystery.