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How Films Are Chosen in Under Two Seconds, and Why Your Film's Key Art Matters More Than You Think

Lessons from a former Netflix product producer

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Reel Citrus
Jan 04, 2026
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If you look closely at how people choose what to watch on any streaming platform, something consistent emerges. Very few viewers start with a trailer (I hate it when a trailer automatically starts before I even ask), and even fewer pause to read a synopsis. The first decision is visual and happens quickly.

Key art.
(I love this stuff!)

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