Film Fonts

Have you ever wondered what font films use at the end of their trailers, on their movie posters or on the back of the film’s DVD box? The font is generally quite difficult to read, but it outlines who is starring in the film as well as the above the line crew including the Director, Producer, Director of Photography and Production Designer, to name only a few of the positions listed. The font that is used in films is generally seen by audiences as more of a stylistic stamp indicating a professional production, than it is as a source of information. It’s a very narrow font which allows for a lot of information in a small space, but this also makes it quite difficult to read.

You’ve probably seen something similar to the font below on thte back of a DVD box or at the end of a trailer.

Using this font, can help you style your posters, DVD boxes and trailers using Hollywood’s typography preferences which will help increase the perceived production value of your film of documentary. Of course, common film fonts are no replacement for a strong story, great cinematography and stellar acting, but these small details count as well. Even if it’s on a subconscious level, audience are accustomed to style conventions set by Hollywood, and specific fonts are part of that design standard.

The font style that is most commonly used (seen above) is called Steel Tong.

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