Harrisburg Artist Dionn Reneé
Harrisburg artist Dionn Reneé was already looking forward to next month’s release of the movie “The Woman King.”
So when her artwork was chosen in a contest to be featured as part of the movie’s marketing materials, she was ecstatic.
“It’s the biggest project that I’ve achieved this far,” Reneé said. “This is a dream come true.”
Movie poster for “The Woman King,” by artist Dionn Reneé for Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc.
“The Woman King,” a Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. movie, is set to premiere in theaters on Sept. 16. The film is based on a true story of the Agojie, an all-female unit of warriors who protected the African kingdom of Dahomey during the 1800s. Actress Viola Davis plays the lead role as General Nanisca who leads her warriors into battle.
In anticipation of the movie’s release, the company launched a contest to receive movie poster designs submitted by artists around the globe. The contest was organized in partnership with artist-promoter Talenthouse and Columbia Tristar Marketing Group, Inc.
A friend of Reneé’s told her about the contest, and she decided to enter. She had nothing to lose, she said.
“I wanted to see the movie, and I like what it stands for,” she said. “I never in my life tried a competition like that. I took a chance.”
A few weeks later, Reneé was chosen as one of the top-10 winners of the contest and so will have her illustration featured as part of the movie’s marketing campaign. This could include social media, print materials and merchandise.
According to Reneé, a graphic designer and painter, she has created designs for movie posters, CD covers, book covers and flyers before, but never for a project on this scale.
“It feels like winning the lottery,” she said. “I’m officially on a new level.”
Find Artist Dionn Reneé’s work on her Facebook page or on Instagram @dionn_renee.
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