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 |
| Production | Annabelle Dunne | Producer |
| Production | Nick Bilton | Producer |
| Production | Mary Recine | Producer |
| Production | Graydon Carter | Executive Producer |
| Production | Lisa Heller | Executive Producer |
| Production | Amanda Lenker Doyle | Casting |
| Sound | Michael Abels | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Tom Maroney | Editor |
| Production | Sara Rodriguez | Executive Producer |
| Production | Chrissy Fiorilli-Ellington | Casting |
| Camera | Barney Broomfield | Director of Photography |
| Production | Nancy Abraham | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Holly Sedillos | Vocals |