Fake Famous (2021)
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.
Director: Nick Bilton
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Christopher Bailey as Self |
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Osiris Bashir as Self |
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Justine Bateman as Self |
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Shannon Dee as Self |
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Dominique Druckman as Self |
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Liz Eswein as Self |
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Sarah Frier as Self |
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Wylie Heiner as Self |
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Taylor Lorenz as Self |
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Carla Emilian Olivas as Self |
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Alyssa Reeder as Self |
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Baratunde Thurston as Self |
| Writing | Nick Bilton | Writer |
| Directing | Nick Bilton | Director |
| Sound | Michael Abels | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Barney Broomfield | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Tom Maroney | Editor |
| Production | Nick Bilton | Producer |
| Production | Annabelle Dunne | Producer |
| Production | Mary Recine | Producer |
| Production | Sara Rodriguez | Executive Producer |
| Production | Lisa Heller | Executive Producer |
| Production | Graydon Carter | Executive Producer |
| Production | Nancy Abraham | Executive Producer |
| Production | Chrissy Fiorilli-Ellington | Casting |
| Production | Amanda Lenker Doyle | Casting |
| Sound | Holly Sedillos | Vocals |