Client: Inpost Production

Brief:
Design a compelling and symbolic poster for the Kenyan film “Shimoni” (Swahili for “The Pit”), capturing key moments that reflect its themes and tone. Also, develop additional promotional materials for various media.

Solution:
I collaborated closely with the director to select key moments from the film, providing three draft illustrations and color schemes to choose from. Using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, I developed a minimal and symbolic poster. Additionally, I created social media assets, including a Facebook cover page and profile picture, and designed adaptable typography for use in fliers and as the backdrop at the premiere.

Process:

• Collaboration: Worked with the director to identify key moments from the film.
• Concept Sketches: Created and shared three draft illustrations and color schemes.
• Feedback and Revisions: Incorporated feedback from the director to finalize the design.
• Final Illustration: Developed the final poster using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Social Media Assets: Created additional assets for Facebook, including a cover page and profile picture.

Deliverables:

• Official Film Poster for “Shimoni”
• Facebook Cover Page
• Facebook Profile Picture

Software Used:

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop

Presenting: Shimoni

Impact:
The final poster design for “Shimoni” effectively captured the film’s themes and tone, contributing to its promotion and recognition. The additional social media assets and adaptable typography further enhanced the film’s visibility and audience engagement.

Who I Worked With:
Angela Wamai – Film Director – Inpost Production