# Psychedelic Film Prints Heath Killen Designs Trippy Posters for Unmade Movies By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heath-killen References: [thefoxisblack](http://thefoxisblack.com/2011/01/24/alternate-histories-and-cinephilia-heath-killens-lost-films-vol-1/) & [madebyhk](http://madebyhk.com/portfolio/lost-films-vol-1/) Heath Killen is an Australian artist who has created an impressive [poster series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeposter) titled Lost Films Vol. 1. Lost Films Vol. 1 is made up of posters for movies that never were. Heath Killen has done a masterful job here, designing posters that almost look as if they were ripped off the wall of a 1960s/70s movie theater. If you're a fan of pop art and old [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marilyn-monroe-barbie), then you definitely need to check Heath Killen's Lost Films Vol. 1 out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro-inspired Film Artwork:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create vintage-inspired film prints and posters that evoke nostalgia and capture the essence of bygone eras. - **Alternative Film Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for filmmakers and studios to promote movies by creating unique posters and promotional material for films that were never actually made, generating intrigue and curiosity among audiences. - **Niche Collectibles Market:** Exploitable potential in the collectibles market for limited-edition film posters that cater to niche audiences, such as fans of retro cinema and psychedelic art. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and designers to tap into the demand for retro-inspired film prints and posters by creating unique and visually striking artwork. - **Film and Entertainment:** Opportunity for filmmakers and studios to explore alternative marketing strategies by designing posters and promotional material for films that were never actually made, engaging audiences in unconventional ways. - **Collectibles and Memorabilia:** Emerging market opportunity for collectibles businesses to cater to a niche audience seeking limited-edition film posters that combine elements of retro cinema and psychedelic art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Psychedelic Hand-Painted Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-iii.md) - [Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archival-poster-collection.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Eclipse Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-eclipse-poster.md) - [AI-Generated Christmas Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-posters.md) - [AI Movie Poster Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-movie-poster-generator.md)