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Graphic Design
Movie Poster Design for Independent Films
Your film deserves a poster that makes people stop and watch.
We design cinematic posters specifically for independent films, streaming platforms, and film festivals. We understand how posters need to communicate tone, genre, and emotion instantly. Every poster is crafted to capture attention, build credibility, and help your film stand out in crowded marketplaces, festivals, and streaming services.
Easy Process
How it works
A simple, structured workflow from order to final delivery.
Review and approve revisions
You will receive your first draft within the agreed timeframe. You may request revisions according to the number included in your selected package.
Final delivery
Once approved, you will receive your final high-resolution delivery files, ready for print and digital use.
Why Professional Poster Design Matters for Independent Films
Your film poster is the single most important visual asset for your film's marketing. Before anyone watches your trailer, reads your synopsis, or sees a single frame, they see your poster. On streaming platforms like Filmhub, Amazon Prime, and iTunes, your poster appears as a thumbnail among hundreds of titles. You have less than two seconds to make an impression.
Professional movie poster design goes beyond making something look good. It requires understanding how audiences read visual information, what signals genre and tone, and what makes someone stop scrolling. A poorly designed poster can make even a great film look amateur, reducing clicks and hurting your distribution prospects.
Designed by Filmmakers, for Filmmakers
San Roku Ku is not a generic design agency. We are an active production company that creates films, documentaries, and branded content. This means we understand your challenges because we face them ourselves. We know how streaming platforms display artwork, what film distributors look for, and how festival programmers evaluate submissions.
When we design your poster, we are thinking about how it will perform as a thumbnail on Filmhub, how it will look printed at A2 size for festival screenings, and how it will translate to social media formats. This filmmaker-first approach is what sets our movie poster design service apart from generic design platforms.
If you also need your graphics formatted for streaming platforms, our Filmhub graphics design service ensures your poster and all required artwork meet platform specifications.
Movie Poster Design for Streaming Platforms and Filmhub
Streaming platforms have specific requirements for poster artwork. Filmhub, for example, requires key art in multiple sizes and aspect ratios. Your poster needs to work as a full-size image, a thumbnail, and a cropped square version. Each format serves a different purpose in the platform's interface.
We design posters with these requirements in mind from the start. Our compositions are crafted so they work across all required formats without awkward cropping or losing impact. This means your film looks professional and consistent whether someone sees it on a desktop browser, a mobile app, or a smart TV.
For filmmakers preparing to submit their film to streaming platforms, having platform-ready artwork is essential. Our design process ensures your poster meets technical specifications while maximizing visual impact.
Film Festival Poster Design and Marketing Materials
Film festivals are one of the most important showcases for independent films. Your poster appears in festival catalogs, on screening schedules, on social media posts from the festival, and potentially on physical displays at the venue. Festival programmers and audiences use your poster to decide which films to watch.
A professionally designed festival poster communicates production quality before anyone sees your film. It signals that your project is serious, well-crafted, and worth their time. This is especially important for first-time filmmakers who need to build credibility in a competitive environment.
Our poster design service covers all formats you need for festivals: print-ready posters in standard sizes, digital versions for festival websites and social media, and thumbnail-optimized versions for online catalogs.
See Our Movie Poster Design Work
We have designed posters for independent films across multiple genres including drama, thriller, documentary, and horror. Each poster is custom-created to reflect the film's unique story, tone, and target audience.
Browse our poster design portfolio to see examples of our work across different styles and genres. If you are looking for streaming-optimized graphics in addition to poster design, you can also view our Filmhub graphics portfolio.
Ready to get started? Order your poster today or contact us to discuss your project.
A movie poster is often the first impression your film makes. Whether your audience discovers your project on streaming platforms, festivals, or marketplaces like Filmhub, your poster determines whether they click or scroll past.
For independent filmmakers, a strong poster is not just visual art. It is a marketing tool. It communicates genre, tone, and production value in seconds. A professionally designed poster can significantly improve visibility, audience engagement, and distribution opportunities.
For independent filmmakers, a strong poster is not just visual art. It is a marketing tool. It communicates genre, tone, and production value in seconds. A professionally designed poster can significantly improve visibility, audience engagement, and distribution opportunities.
Professional Movie Posters Designed by Filmmakers
Frequently Asked Questions
All packages include high-resolution JPG files ready for streaming platforms, film festivals, and social media. Premium also includes layered editable source files (PSD). Source files can be added to Basic or Standard if needed.
Basic and Standard take approximately 4 to 5 days. Premium takes approximately 2 to 3 days. Express delivery with a 24-hour turnaround is available if you have an urgent deadline.
If we do not receive feedback within 48 hours after a revision is sent for approval, the order will be automatically marked as delivered and approved.
All delivery files are considered final upon approval. Final files are provided in high resolution according to the package specifications.
Basic includes 1 revision, Standard includes 2 revisions, and Premium includes up to 5 revisions. Our goal is to ensure your poster looks exactly right and is ready for release.
Premium includes editable source files in PSD format. These can also be added to Basic or Standard if you would like full flexibility for future edits.
Yes. Once the final design is delivered and approved, you receive full usage rights for your poster across streaming platforms, film festivals, marketing, websites, and social media.
Please provide your film title, images or stills, genre, tone, tagline if available, and any references you like. If you are unsure, we can guide you through the process.
Yes. Most independent filmmakers provide still frames from their film. We can create a professional cinematic poster using those images.
You can contact us at [email protected] and we will recommend the best option based on your film and goals.
Full payment is required before work begins to secure your project in our production schedule. All transactions are processed securely through Stripe Checkout. We do not store, collect, or have access to your card or payment details.
Because each poster is custom designed specifically for your film, refunds are not available once design work has begun. However, revisions are included in your package to help ensure you are happy with the final result.