This semester Robert Maloney’s Experimental Illustration class collaborated with the Arlington International Film Festival to illustrate the image for their 2019 film festival poster. This year Biana Bova’s piece was chosen as the winning design.

Here’s what Biana had to say about her approach to the project. “My goal for this piece was to capture the energy and fun of this incredible film festival. The punchy colors and explosive collage immediately grab the viewer’s attention while the little details—such as vintage cameras and ticket stubs—narrate all the elements of the festival. The outlines of the continents on the human figure symbolize everyone from around the world who are participating.”

All the posters on display can be seen in the slideshow below: