It’s a Philly Thing: Documentary Poster

IT’S A PHILLY THING: DOCUMENTARY POSTER

This poster was created for the Five Tribes Productions documetary film It’s a Philly Thing directed by Colin Stewart.
The Drexel University and La Salle University rowing rivalry has dominated the Men’s Eight and the Philadelphia Boathouse Row Community. Matt Weaver, Drexel’s new Men’s Head Coach, takes charge of a storied program that has won the last three Dad Vail Men’s Eight titles. Building off the success of a program created by Paul Savell, Matt is looking to push the team to new heights at the national level. Standing in their way, a team that four years ago wasn’t even in contention at the Dad Vail. La Salle University is now on a rapid rise under new leadership. One of Drexel Rowing’s favorite sons, Ivo Krakic, has taken over the program and has his sights set on beating his old team and making La Salle a national rowing powerhouse. Together these two coaches are pushing themselves and their programs to best each other in a high-stakes competition to be named Dad Vail Champion.

This poster centers the Drexel and La Salle Rowing teams as they race down the Schuylkill River, with portraits of the two teams coaches in the sky.

Digital Ink and Color: Clip Studio Paint EX

Images © Jason Piperberg 2025