Film posters follow certain conventions to effectively advertise movies, including prominently displaying the title, main actors, a tagline, and release date, with supporting information like additional actors and production company logos in smaller text blocks. The most essential elements are placed above an eye-catching central image to attract viewers' attention.

1. Film Poster
Conventions
By David Kimaita

2. Text Box
Title
Starring
Actors
Tagline
Website
Billing
Block
including
company
logos.

3. Title
Main Actor.
Taglin
e
Starring
Actors
Release Date
Image

4. Starring Actor
Title
Release Date
Image

5. Title
Starring
Actors
Image
Release Date
Tagline