The Future of Film is History: A Talk on Film Posters
Share With FriendsA talk by historian/film buff Shane Koh!
Date: 23 August
Time: 7 - 8.15pm
Venue : Blue Room, The Projector at Golden Mile Tower
Entry is free and Sign Up Via the Link!
Titled, THE FUTURE OF FILM IS HISTORY, the session repositions the film poster not merely as advertising ephemera, but as a historical artefact— revealing the dreams, aesthetics, ideologies, and anxieties of the societies that produced them.
From the painterly grandeur of mid-century French grandes, to the collage-like pragmatism of East German A1 designs under a planned economy, to the bold minimalism of Japanese tatekans — the session traces how national contexts shaped artistic direction, material choices, and production technologies. The film poster becomes a canvas on which each country projects its cinematic identity.
This is a talk for lovers of cinema, collectors of culture, and anyone curious about the tactile and historical legacy of film poster design.
About Shane:
From cinema’s golden age to cult classics, Shane Koh has spent years collecting film posters that capture more than just the movies—they tell the stories of their time. A historian with a Master’s in History and War Studies, he reveals how these vibrant artefacts illuminate both cinematic and social history.
