Poster design for short film "Don't Be Rude"

'Don't Be Rude' (2025) is a short film written and directed by Jessica Hof, starring Lola McLeod and Spencer Schunk. I was the graphic designer, animator and poster designer.

Our discussions and moodboarding led us to some cinematic touchstones that included 'The Beguiled' (2017), 'To Die For' (1995), 'Midsommar' (2019) and 'I Care A Lot' (2020). Jessica selected a still from the film — featuring lead actress Lola McLeod-Riera — which she wanted to use for the poster. We experimented with numerous colour, font and layout options before arriving at the final design. Animations and motion graphics were also created to show the audience what texts were being sent and received. I also edited the film's trailer.

The film screened as part of the official selections of the 2025 Toronto Independent Film Festival, Femme Filmmakers Festival and the London Lift-Off Film Festival. It won the award for Best Short Women's Issue Film at the 2025 Toronto Independent Film Festival of Cift.