Initial poster idea - Dom

here's a very rough idea to get started on the poster for our film.

Audience will THE deciding factor on what to include in our poster. I think if the bbfc rating isn't include it, it will attract more of our target age because the audience might associate 'U' universal, as being childish This sin't strictly true as star wars and other films etc are rated universal.

here's a first thought of a film poster, this will probably change as we discuss more!

NOTE: the poster will all be saturated and in black and white. I would like to experiment with splashes of colour on certain things such as the car lights, but I'll see if I can create this in the editing software.
 Main character appears in the centre of the poster: hence to tell it's the main character.
Everything moving will appear blurred: to put him context and show that he is stuck in the mad rush of the working world. John will be in focus
The light son the poster are supposed to be car lights, when John stands still he will be in focus and everything else that isn't moving. However, everything that is moving will be out focus/blurred. This can be interpreted 2 ways. Firstly that John has taken time, amongst the chaos, to stop and appreciate the smaller details OR and more likely because of his facial expressions, that he is trapped in the chaos and wants out!
The 2 characters either side will be blurred/moving on the phone etc. This will signify that they are not really significant but just like a prop to show the pace of the world around him.
His facial expression will be drained and lifeless to show his hate for the 9-5 lifestyle- giving a brief idea of how he is feeling.
The title, to be honest I'm not entirely sure where to place it at the moment, I think when in the editing software It will become more apparent. I may redraft the initial design to show the title in the poster.
His body language will be hunched and tired, the bag and coffee cup etc are props to show he is a working man.
another possible adaptation of this poster is to have John with his hands point upwards towards the camera (in the framed position). This (being the main theme of our film) might be more relevant then having him standing there looking 'lifeless'. so potentially, him with his hands up or just looking drained
Film reviews down either side or down the centre middle bottom, where title C is written. Film reviews from independent reviewers maybe even LWlies! Also, film festival awards in these positions as well, as this is a major aspect short films. Possibly Edinburgh film festival as it's in the UK
using a slow shutter speed everything that moves appears blurred, the lights form cars blend into one stream.
shutter speed of about 1'' or maybe a bit less should do it.

I found this image online, but it's a similar thing to what I am after.

Title font etc is better to be decided when we are PhotoShop and can see first hand and experiment, but I may draw a rough copy with a title included i.e the font as well.
Box credits down the bottom right hand side along with sponsors and possibly notable members of those who took part in our film creation.
This shot of John is actually at this place in Brighton where we were filming, this puts the character in context with his surroundings. Also the fact its a mid long shot of John makes him seem small compared to the busy city scenes around him.
Lighting may be needed to illuminate John as this has to be taken at night for the blurred lights to appear.
costume is what John is wearing in the film, i.e the black coat and trousers and smart shoes, once again to show he is at work.
To be honest a lot of the film posters I have researched don't have bbfc rating on them, so I don't think that we will include this on ours. A Universal rating on poster won't be very attractive anyway!

Here is a possible font I would like to use for the title.

NOTE: this title may change!

This would be in white as the image is saturated. This is similar for all text on the poster.

Also margins will apply to our poster.