Theme

The Final Stand: The Rise of Skywalker

Task

Design a poster that could serve as the official release poster for the final chapter of a legendary space-fantasy story.

Backstory

The galaxy stands at a turning point. Forces of Light and Dark are poised for a climactic showdown, where heroes rise, villains strike, and destinies collide.

Your Mission

Create a cinematic movie poster that captures the drama, tension, and grandeur of this epic saga.

Eligibility and Participation

  • The competition is open to individuals in grades 6–13.
  • This is an individual competition, not for teams.
  • There are no limitations on the number of participants from a single school.
  • Only ONE submission is accepted per contestant.

Instructions

  • You can use Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator for your design.
  • Regularly capture screenshots of your work in progress for submission.
  • The use of templates and plagiarism are strictly prohibited and will result in immediate disqualification.
  • Your design should have a consistent theme and style.
  • The dimensions of your poster should be a 4:5 scale (1080 × 1350 px).

Submission

  • Submit all project files (e.g., textures, images, overlays) as a single .zip file.
  • The final artwork should be exported as a .png, .jpg, or .pdf file.
  • You must also upload a PDF file containing:
    • Screenshots of your layers.
    • At least five in-progress screenshots of your workspace.
  • Rename your final submission file in the format: Poster_SchoolName_YourName.rar
  • All submissions should be uploaded to Google Drive, and the public-access link should be submitted via the official PULZ '25 website.
  • Submissions received after the specified deadline will not be accepted.

Judging Criteria

  • Creativity: The uniqueness of your ideas and your innovative approach.
  • Functionality: How well your poster relates to the theme and communicates its intended message.
  • Aesthetics: The visual appeal of your design, including your use of colors, typography, and composition.
  • Technical Execution: The skill and appropriateness of the materials and techniques used.
  • User Experience: How well the design considers the needs and preferences of the target audience.