I started creating collages because the promotional imagery for a film often falls short of communicating its deeper themes and true beauty. I hand scrub each movie in its entirety for unique moments and scenes. I often combine 10-20 stills in each collage, taking samples of text, color, and objects. The result is a new piece of art that seeks to change your perception of the film while amplifying its inherent appeal. I love cinema with all my heart, and I pour that passion into my work.
Biography
Roman Cuilla Martinez is a Latinx artist in Los Angeles, CA.
Assembling film stills into cinematic collages, Roman creates nuanced visual experiences for cinephiles, critics, and fans alike.
He is also the founder of Film Reframed, a professional development platform teaching composition and visual storytelling to aspiring directors and working filmmakers around the world.
Roman has created visual solutions for American Express, Vox, California Pizza Kitchen, Netgear, Yoga with Adriene, and OGX Shampoo (among others), and has been featured by No Film School and Caviar Connects.
Education: BFA in Illustration from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, class Valedictorian - Fall 2012