FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 1, 2024
Contact: info [@] ashley-maria.com
Los Angeles, CA — On this first day of Mental Health Awareness Month, the producers behind the impact film “Super Human Anxiety” are excited to announce the release of the movie poster.
Launching in May 2024, the poster represents a short film created as a proof of concept super hero movie optimized to play a role as a powerful cinema therapy platform. Informative storytelling + educational tools can lead to productive and healing conversations around teen anxiety.
“It’s a special project for me,” shared director Ashley Maria. “I based much of this this story on my personal experience with anxiety as a teen. By making a film about a superhero who has anxiety, my goal is to re-frame anxiety as a superpower. I feel that – if we learn to understand it, to control it, then anxiety CAN be a powerful part of ourselves,” continued Ashley.
The filmmakers wanted the poster design to look like a comic book cover featuring the characters of the film. Designer Rachel Goldfinger came to the rescue. She was also asked to craft a tone with a fun and colorful vibe so that audiences knew they would find joy in this film. Starting with a live-action screen grab of the opening shot of Whitney – the lead character, Rachel positioned Whitney looking into camera.
“It’s as if she’s staring right at you and making you feel just how uncomfortable she is in this anxiety,” added Ashley.
The rest of the characters are represented as comic book illustrations. These illustrated characters are juxtaposed to Whitney’s real-life image; demonstrating the pressure of being triggered by intense social anxiety.
The short film provides hope by showing that we can learn how to face anxiety instead of avoiding it.
“I’m proud of what I’ve been able to accomplish for such a special cause,” Rachel, a graphic designer that specializes in design and illustration for movies, music, and animation projects, noted. “I wanted the “Super Human Anxiety” movie poster to express a feeling of resilience and the hope the film brings.”
The “Super Human Anxiety” movie poster will be featured at movie screenings, on the website landing page, and in social channels.
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To learn more about the film: www.SuperHumanAnxiety.com.
To interview the film’s director, contact info [@] Ashley-Maria.com.
