Austin Asian American Film Festival Printing

Good pieces for film festival teams

Most festival print lists are a mix of visibility, wayfinding, sponsor recognition, and small handouts.

• Film posters and lobby posters
• Sponsor boards and step-and-repeat backdrops
• Directional signs and check-in signs
• Postcards, rack cards, and small handouts
• Program inserts and schedule cards
• Table covers for sponsor or community partner tables
• QR signs for tickets, trailers, donations, or mailing lists

For filmmakers

Filmmakers may need posters, postcards, small table signs, press handouts, or QR cards that point to trailers, websites, or screening information.

If the file came from a designer, send the final PDF. If it came from a poster image or social graphic, Brandon can check whether it is actually high enough resolution to print cleanly.

For sponsors and community partners

Sponsor print should be easy to see without cluttering the event. A clean table cover, small sign, QR card, and short handout can be more useful than too many pieces competing for attention.

• Sponsor table signs
• Donation or signup QR cards
• Branded postcards
• Foam boards for lobby visibility
• Step-and-repeat logo checks before printing

Rush printing before screenings

Rush options may be possible when the job qualifies. The biggest issues are usually missing bleed, low resolution images, unclear sizes, late sponsor logo changes, and QR codes that have not been tested.

Send the screening date, pickup or delivery need, final size, quantity, and files. Brandon can help decide what is realistic.

Color and photo files

Film artwork often includes dark backgrounds, gradients, and photography. Brandon can check the file for resolution, trim size, bleed, color setup, and whether important type is too close to the edge.