Wednesday, September 24, 2025

THE WORLD'S BEST FILM FESTIVAL POSTERS 2025

By José Alberto Hermosillo

THE WORLD'S BEST FILM FESTIVAL POSTERS 2025

Year after year, the impact of storytelling at film festivals is reflected in one powerful symbol: the poster. Some festivals consistently aim to create the most accurate depiction of their themes, perspectives, tributes, and environmental messages in a single graphic print.
 
This year, an impressive list of fifty bold, beautiful, and expressive posters was selected. The techniques, media, and multimedia used in their creation were also taken into consideration. The range includes oil and acrylic paintings, as well as animated illustrations. Even AI or hybrid methods are included, as long as the creators and festivals clearly disclose the media the artists used.
 
The dominant colors this year are green, light blue, pink, and pastel shades. The recurring theme centers on fantasy, highlighting the celebration and unity of the human spirit through cinema.
 
In design, we should follow the five core principles, known as the ABCs of design: alignment, balance, contrast, hierarchy, and repetition.



At a curatorial level, our systematic evaluation depends on five design elements: theme, focal point, color, information, and typography. If one aspect falls short or exceeds its target, the other elements elevate their standards, leading to greater success and impact for consideration. This illustrates that an outstanding and engaging work of art deserves our appreciation and recognition.


The order of this selection is crucial. From start to finish, the pieces development is based on achievements and mastery levels. Viewers can discover beauty and meaning that ignite their curiosity.


Browsing through our digest, for the viewer, is like uncovering stories from different countries and cultures within those regions, with the goal of someday visiting and experiencing in person, what that unique film festival has to offer—renowned filmmakers, actors, movie fans, tourists, and people eager to expand their cultural horizons.

Get ready for a cultural journey exploring the top graphic designs of 2025 at film festivals worldwide, from Bucheon, South Korea, to Guanajuato, Mexico. From Amsterdam in the Netherlands to Baía Formosa in Brazil. From Morgan Hill, California, to Innsbruck, Austria. From Venice, Italy, to Santiago, Chile.


THE WORLD'S BEST FILM FESTIVAL POSTERS 2025 ARE:



29 BUCHEON INTERNATIONAL
FANTASTIC 
FILM FESTIVAL
BUCHEON, SOUTH KOREA
The outstanding collaboration between Studio Freewillusion and the well-known South Korean artist Park Shin-yang resulted in this innovative approach, which blurs the lines between art, imagination, and technology to create a stunning, multidimensional, sensory, and symbolic experience. 

82 MOSTRA INTERNAZIONALE

D’ARTE CINEMATOGRAFICA
LA BIENNALE DI 
VENEZIA 2025
VENICE, ITALY
 This beautiful, harmonious, and imaginative piece by the celebrated Italian artist Manuele Fior shows actors and filmmakers above the rooftops and chimneys of the sparkling lagoon city, working under clear blue skies, with the approaching cloud lit up by the sunset glow during the “magic hour,” which always provides perfect lighting for filmmaking.

POPPY JASPER
INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL
MORGAN HILL, CALIFORNIA
This stunning, detailed, and authentic angel was created by the talented artist John Mavroudis, known on the festival circuit for his exceptional 2019 THESSALONIKI poster in Greece, which showcases his vibrant, colorful, and precise style in all his works. On this occasion, he felt a strong connection to the Golden State festival because he grew up in a small town near San José, California, making him a true hometown kid, as reflected in his magnificent art.

ILLUMINATE
FILM FESTIVAL
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA
The extraordinary and delicate creation by Tricia Everson showcases her talent and ability to spread light and joy, a theme also evident in her piece “Looking Through the Lens of Love,” which explores the transformative power of love — its capacity to heal, foster unity, and reveal endless beauty and grace.

48 INTERNATIONAL
WILDLIFE FILM FESTIVAL
MISSOULA, MONTANA
This naturalistic and engaging animation of the multicolored Sokeye Salmon, created by artist Josh Taira (Daruma Party), exemplifies how humans can connect with and protect wildlife, aligning with the festival’s theme.  

CICLA FEST
CITA CON EL CINE LATINOAMÉRICANO 
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA
The thirteenth edition of the Colombian film festival highlights a tribute to Brazil’s cinema, culture, and wildlife, showcased in a vibrant, lively, and eco-friendly animated piece. 

VIVA MÉXICO 2025
LE RENDEZ-VOUS DU CINEMA
MEXICAIN EN FRANCE
13th EDITION
PARIS, FRANCE
This striking, clever, and artistic piece is titled “Look Game/Juego de miradas” by Mexican artist Carlos Torres, inspired by his encounter with renowned Spanish painter Miguel Barceló: “While he was painting me, I was photographing him.”

CINÉLATINO
REMCONTRES DE TOULOUSE
TOULOUSE, FRANCE
Presenting the colors of Latin America, artist Ronald Curchod creates a breathtaking masterpiece with immaculate lighting, tones, hues, and shades that make viewers feel as if they are breathing the fresh air of an exotic jungle.

ANIMATION IS FILM
FESTIVAL 2025
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 
 Artist and animator Camille Authouart, in a pristine and flawless style, highlights the iconic three-dimensional structures of buildings in Downtown Los Angeles, including a bright ladybug billboard that stands out against the darkness of the trees, creating a striking sense of symmetrical depth with perfect color harmony.

40 SANTA BARBARA
INTERNATIONAL 
FILM FESTIVAL
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA
Artist Mary Heebner presents a feminist perspective that highlights the renewal and resurgence of women in the film industry through her vibrant, stunning, and exquisite artwork.

CANNES 
FILM FESTIVAL 2025
CANNES, FRANCE
The design by Hearland Villa pays tribute to the timeless classic “A Man and a Woman,” an Academy Award-winning film directed by Claude Lelouch and starring Jean-Louis Trintignant and Anouk Aimée. It captures in a single image all the emotions shared with the audience at the perfect moment in the film, which also won the Palme d’Or in 1966.

23er. FESTIVAL
INTERNACIONAL DE CINE DE
MORELIA
MORELIA, MICHOACAN, MÉXICO
The design by Rodrigo Toledo-Crow and Jerónimo Toledo Rossell features numerous windows, performers, and musicians, creating a unique cinematic experience.

BERLINALE 75
BERLIN, GERMANY
Reviving the “Old Magic of Cinema” to celebrate the seventy-fifth anniversary of one of the world’s most influential film festivals, Claudia Schramke shows an animated sign with her interpretation of “time” to mark the special occasion.

24 FCA
FESTIVAL DE CINE ALEMÁN
CDMX, MÉXICO
Mexican illustrator Elena Petel presents a bold, provocative, and controversial project, using a limited color palette to examine the tensions, challenges, and contradictions of our time from a feminist, symmetrical, and somewhat abstract viewpoint.

47th PEOPLE OF BRAZIL
FILM FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL DE CINEMA
DOUARNENEZ 
DOUARNENEZ, FRANCE
Brazilian graphic designer and filmmaker Renaya Dorea highlights her Afro-Native heritage with a vibrant piece titled “Amazonian Peoples.”

50 POLISH
 FILM  FESTIVAL IN 
GDYNIA

GDYNIA, POLAND

The careful work of graphic designer and illustrator Ola Jasionowska resulted in an elegant and solemn piece featuring gold and black motifs set against a cinematic background, with a precise composition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Polish film festival.


DONOSTIA ZINEMALDIA 73
SAN SEBASTIAN
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN 
Manuel Outumuro skillfully photographed the legendary actress Marisa Paredes for Wallijai Studio. The late star appeared in numerous international films, including many by Pedro Almodóvar, such as the Academy Award-winning “All About My Mother,” Guillermo del Toro’s “The Devil’s Backbone,” and Arturo Ripstein’s “Deep Crimson.”

ANNECY 2025
INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION
FILM FESTIVAL
ANNECY, FRANCE
Hungarian artist and filmmaker Raman Djafari has crafted a vibrant, colorful, and surreal world that features familiar characters in a fantastical setting. 

24th CONCORTO 
FILM FESTIVAL
PONTENURE, PIACENZA, ITALY
Artist Giulia Pastorino, who admitted to enjoying animating the festival’s symbol, struggled to design her piece because she initially envisioned a butterfly or a dragonfly, but ultimately created a donkey decorated with those motifs. It is a beautiful and harmonious work that captures the theme of the Italian festival dedicated to short films. 

SHORT
CA’ FOSCARI
SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
VENICE, ITALY
Artist Manuele Fior depicts the mystical figure of Pulcinella sitting on a Venetian rooftop chimney. The view from higher ground offers a fresh perspective and the ability to tell stories from ever-changing angles.

VIII WALLAY! ’25
BARCELONA AFRICAN
FILM FESTIVAL 2025
BARCELONA, SPAIN
Malí’s photographer, Ousmane Makaveli, took a striking photo of an African ceremonial dancer in action.

5o FESTIVAL DE CINE
SANTIAGO WILD
SANTIAGO, CHILE
Blending nature with a human-made environment, designer Sebastián Llabaca created a vibrant and harmonious piece that promotes interaction between people and the natural world.

36th PALM SPRINGS 
INTERNATIONAL
 FILM FESTIVAL
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Designed by Lindeman & Associates, showcasing the city’s desert biosphere with a movie camera ready to roll. 

TELLURIDE
FILM FESTIVAL
TELLURIDE, COLORADO
Cartoonist and graphic novelist Daniel Clowes values the festival’s chance to show his steady, positive, and noble energy during these dystopian times with a striking double portrayal of the audience and the incredible world we see on the big screen. 

28 GUANAJUATO
INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL
GUANAJUATO, MÉXICO
Designed by Analí Jaramillo and Reto Studio, this piece captures the uncertainties of our current moment, which feels like a state of vertigo. Indeed, they drew inspiration from Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic movie “Vertigo.” 

SITGES 2025
FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE CINEMA
FANTÁSTICO DE CATALUNYA
CATALUNYA, SPAIN
The shocking image created by CHINA - LLYC Agency and the Spanish photographer Nacho Alegre makes a bold statement by blending a striking skull with a clown’s big red nose, fitting perfectly with the festival’s theme, whose slogan reads: “The pleasure of laughter with a horror movie.”

51 FESTIVAL DE HUELVA
CINE IBEROAMERICANO
HUELVA, SPAIN
Artist Jorge Hernández presents this exquisite piece titled “Oceána,” inspired by the boundlessness of the ocean. The female title refers to the salty water that connects the continent’s shoreline with cultures and cinema from both sides.

27 THESSALONIKI
INTERNATIONAL
DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL
THESSALONIKI, GREECE
A beautifully crafted piece by Greek painter Dimitris Anastasiou showcases an intriguing and meaningful blend of a real couple walking toward a city created by AI.

20th ANIMAYO 
INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL 
LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA, SPAIN
The impressive and comprehensive animation was produced by 19-year-old Ukrainian refugee artist Kateryna Cheromukhina, who is a graphic design student at the Multimedia Polish/Japanese Academy of Technological Information in Warsaw, Poland.

DINARD
FESTIVAL DU FILM
BRITANNIQUE & IRLANDAIS
DINARD (ILLE-ET-VILAINE), FRANCE 
Riva.com features an impressive piece with a reflecting mirror effect that showcases the connection between the host French city, Ireland, and Great Britain, blending them together in a cinematic fantasy that unites them all.

INNSBRUCK NATURE
FILM FESTIVAL
INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA
A well-balanced, colorful, and environmentally conscious illustration by Alexander Kofler from the “In The Headroom” agency, depicting a naturalistic scene where all living beings coexist peacefully in a sustainable environment.

ANIMA
THE BRUSSELS
ANIMATION FILM FESTIVAL
FLAGEY, BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
This striking, eclectic piece of art was created by Berlin-based artist Raman Djafari. It captures the shared experience of watching a movie together, daydreaming, and finding comfort in darkness to discover the poetry and magic of animated cinema.

AMSTERDAM
KOERDISCH
FILM FESTIVAL
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
The vivid image, created by Soniya Ahmed, beautifully depicts what freedom means to the Kurdish community living in the Netherlands.


PAMPA DOC FEST
IV FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL
DE CINE DOCUMENTAL
COLONIA SANTA TERESA, ARGENTINA
The striking and powerful design by Angular/Lozth features the mythical figure of Sayén, a resilient and unbreakably spirited indigenous woman ready to embrace her culture with a camera and her intense gaze. The diverse and vibrant image draws inspiration from the color palette of Pachamama cultures of South America.

34th FESTIVAL BIARRITZ AMÉRIQUE LATINE
CINEMAS & CULTURES
BIARRITZ, FRANCE
Designed by Atelier Mêlé, this piece vividly depicts a Latin countryman carrying a heart-shaped backpack filled with dreams, pride, hope, peace, and freedom for a better future.

MACABRO
24 FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL
DE CINE DE HORROR
DE LA CIUDAD DE MÉXICO
CDMX, MÉXICO
Diego Álvarez and Roxana Ruíz created an engaging and spooky piece dedicated to the Motel Macabro, featuring traditional Mexican Pink and mysterious yet festive motifs, consistent with the horror festival theme in Mexico City.


19. XPOSED
QUEER FILM FESTIVAL
BERLIN
BERLIN, GERMANY 
The captivating and psychedelic design by Marion Habringer reveals new worlds of inclusivity where imagination and fantasy come alive through our hands.

CLERMONT-FERRAND
INTERNATIONAL SHORT
FILM FESTIVAL 2025
CLERMONT-FERRAND, FRANCE
Marie Lavirré’s mysterious design invites us to embark on a journey where reality and imagination blend, putting you in control of your own destiny against the familiar backdrop of the Michelin factory in their hometown in a French province.

22 FESTIVAL DE CINE 
AFRICANO
TARIFA-TÁNGER
SPAIN & MOROCCO
Emulating the medieval paintings of “Madonna and Child,” Nigerian artist Minne Atairu creates a luminous, metaphorical piece called “Psychedelic Madonna” using AI to challenge patriarchal figures and reshape traditional African cultural icons, drawing inspiration from the “Blaxploitation” movement to the present day. 

18th EDITION
STRASBOURG EUROPEAN 
FANTASTIC
FILM FESTIVAL
STRASBOURG, FRANCE
Artist Mahon presents a bold and striking image where authoritarian regimes emerge, blocking freedom and democracy, titled “FasciFiction.”

TRIESTE
SCIENCE + FICTION
FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL DELLA 
FANTASCIENZA
TRIESTE, ITALY
Designed by Sarah Pichelli and Miles Morales, this piece features a female figure that radiates fury and vulnerability, accompanied by a symbolic flower that represents resistance, fragility, authenticity, and artificiality in the new AI era.
Trieste Science+Fiction Festival

19th ANNUAL
SYDNEY UNDERGROUND
FILM FESTIVAL
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
This psychedelic piece by Sajaklamo Design showcases vivid underworld imagery, evoking a wide range of emotions and wild fantasies. 

SKYLINE
BENIDORM 
FILM FESTIVAL
BENIDORM, SPAIN
Creator Carlos Corredara introduces a stunning world where this divine and glamorous being transports cinema from the sky to the southern Spanish Mediterranean city.

41th CHICAGO LATINO
FILM FESTIVAL
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Designed by Camila’ Mila” Bernardo, who captures the scene of Latino cinema with a joyful and feminist approach.

MONTCLAIR
FILM FESTIVAL
MONTCLAIR, NEW JERSEY
Artist and entrepreneur Kariem Young showcases striking pop artwork filled with vibrant colors, positive energy, and lively characters, symbolizing how people with diverse perspectives unite and find happiness through shared experiences.

LOFT
FILM FEST
TUCSON, ARIZONA
Designed by Matt McCoy, the tiger and butterfly are shown against an Arizona desert landscape, set under the sun with a harmonious and vibrant color scheme.

FESTIVAL
INTERNACIONAL DE CINE
DEL BALSAS
LÁZARO CÁRDENAS, MICHOACÁN, MÉX
Harmoniously designed by Oaxacan illustrator Eduardo Cruz, this remarkable project smoothly connects the Balsas River, the port, and the ocean, merging community life with its tropical environment while reclaiming open spaces to showcase quality cinema for young people.

SHORTS MIAMI
INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL
CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA

AMERICAN BLACK
FILM FESTIVAL
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
Happiness radiates from this passionate movie fan, who loves cinema like no one else, as expressed by the phrase “Everyone has a story” in a lively, colorful, and harmonious graphic design.

XVI FESTIVAL
INTERNATIONAL DE
BAÍA FORMOSA
BAÍA FORMOSA, BRAZIL
This short film festival is focusing on “water” for the first time and aims to create a one-minute film that resonates with and inspires young filmmakers.


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