The Identical (2014) is a story about twin brothers who are raised separately by different families. Both brothers are born with passion and exceptional musical talent, but take very separate, yet converging paths. The film is a captivating journey that spans five decades, beginning in the 1930s—through be-bop era of the 1950s—and the rock and roll glam of the 1970s.

(above) The vintage-inspired sign design was used on the stage as Drexel "The Dream" Hemsley is performing.

(above) The location photo I received from the production designer to use in a composite for approval before the set was built.

(above) The composite I designed to direct the transformation of the stage for the movie.

 

(below) The final set from the movie based on my composite.

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(above) Sign design for a vintage TV show.

 

(below) Sign in the final set.

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(above) I created this retro-inspired be-bop album artwork using a provided actor image and photoshop. After looking at examples of albums from the era for inspiration, I used vintage colors and font-styles as well as retro filters on the photo to create an authentic-looking cover.

 

(below) Album shown in movie screenshot.

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(above) I created a banner and side ornaments for an archway at the fairground in the movie.

(above) I created this poster used in the set by masking a studio photo and adding a stage setting in its place.  I also created the yellow labels used on the records.