Because the visuals for these films, and Dystopian work, is mostly futuristic/industrial, and very distressed and deteriorated, I was influenced greatly by David Carson's grunge aesthetic for the typeset elements.
I used stock photography of Manchester, where the festival is located, and created an apocalyptic digital collage. Originally in class I hand-drew sketches of technology from the films in order to create a poster, but it lacked a clear connection to the target audience. I wanted the audience to think about their own future and the effects their actions have on society, so imagined a dystopian view of their home.
The festival information brochure unfolds to reveal this poster as a souvenir for attendees. As a festival buff myself, I appreciate having souvenirs that can stand as art pieces on their own - without unnecessary distracting details that aren't relevant after the event has passed. I kept all information about the films and the event on the other side of the poster.
