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MASTER SCORE 74.2 / 100
2021·Documentary·1h 27m

FAKE FAMOUS

“An unreal social experiment.”

Explores the meaning of fame and influence in the digital age through an innovative social experiment. Following three Los Angeles-based people with relatively small followings, the film explores the attempts made to turn them into famous influencers by purchasing fake followers and bots to “engage” with their social media accounts.

Above the Line
Nick Bilton·DirectorNick Bilton·WriterBarney Broomfield·Director of PhotographyMichael Abels·Original Music ComposerTom Maroney·Editor
Cast
Christopher Bailey·SelfOsiris Bashir·SelfJustine Bateman·SelfShannon Dee·SelfDominique Druckman·SelfLiz Eswein·SelfSarah Frier·SelfWylie Heiner·SelfTaylor Lorenz·SelfCarla Emilian Olivas·Self
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 1
Nick Bilton·Director
Writing· 1
Nick Bilton·Writer
Camera· 1
Barney Broomfield·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Tom Maroney·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Michael Abels·Original Music ComposerHolly Sedillos·Vocals
Production· 9
Mary Recine·ProducerSara Rodriguez·Executive ProducerAnnabelle Dunne·ProducerNick Bilton·ProducerGraydon Carter·Executive ProducerLisa Heller·Executive ProducerNancy Abraham·Executive ProducerAmanda Lenker Doyle·CastingChrissy Fiorilli-Ellington·Casting
By the Numbers
74.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
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