Conventions Of Poster

There are many conventions of film posters commonly found in lots of posters of varying genres. 

These conventions are:

• Title of the film is the largest, most prominent text

• Images of recognisable stars and characters

• Actors names

• Billing

• Imagery/ iconography associated with the genre

• Release date

• Tag line

• References to other films

• References to awards

• Reference to director/ producer

• Reference to source material

• Star ratings and reviews

• Font may indicate genre
• Colour scheme

• Sound logo

• Social media links

• Age certificate

• Production companies logo