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, “Super Human Anxiety” is a short film created to be part of a powerful cinema therapy platform involving informative storytelling + educational tools that lead to productive and healing conversations around teen anxiety.

Super Human Anxiety Poster“It’s a special project for me,” shared director Ashley Maria. “I wrote this story based on my personal experience with anxiety as a teen. By making the film, my goal is to re-frame anxiety as a superpower – meaning, 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.”

“Super Human Anxiety” will have a soft launch during the month of May, with a theatrical release scheduled for the mid-June time frame. The 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.