Grrrl Justice Film
About the clientGrrrl Justice is an experimental narrative short film created by multidisciplinary artist, filmmaker, and musician Shontina Vernon for Visionary Justice StoryLab. The film follows three characters—one being released from juvenile detention, another being exploited by a sex trafficker, and one navigating the school-to-prison pipeline—to explore the pathways of girls and queer youth of color into the juvenile justice system using gender and sexuality as frameworks for understanding their rising rates of incarceration.
The film has screened at prestigious venues including HBO's O.G. Experience in NYC and has been part of national community engagement series, reaching audiences across the country through partnerships with organizations like the ACLU and various cultural institutions.
ServicesLogo Design & Branding: Created a visual identity that reflected the film's focus on justice and liberation for marginalized youth
Poster Design: Developed poster artwork inspired by the design legacy of Emory Douglas and his work for the Black Panther Party, connecting the film's contemporary message to historical movements for justice
Website Design: Designed and developed the film's digital presence at grrrljusticefilm.com
Color Palette Development: Drew inspiration from the Seattle skyline to create a rich yet minimal color experience that grounded the film in its geographic context
Illustration: Created custom illustrations to support the film's visual narrative and marketing materials
