Fake Famous
“An unreal social experiment.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Fake Famous (2021): Official Trailer | HBOOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-21
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Bilton
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick Bilton
- Original Score
- Michael Abels
- Original Title
- Fake Famous
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Bilton
Nick Bilton
Michael Abels
Barney Broomfield
Tom Maroney
Nick Bilton, Annabelle Dunne, Mary Recine, Sara Rodriguez, Lisa Heller
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Bilton
Writer
Nick Bilton
Director
Michael Abels
Original Music Composer
Barney Broomfield
Director of Photography
Tom Maroney
Editor
Nick Bilton
Producer
Annabelle Dunne
Producer
Mary Recine
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fake Famous
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What is Fake Famous about?
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.
Who directed Fake Famous?
Fake Famous was directed by Nick Bilton.
Who stars in Fake Famous?
The principal cast of Fake Famous includes Christopher Bailey, Osiris Bashir, Justine Bateman, Shannon Dee, Dominique Druckman.
When was Fake Famous released and how long is it?
Fake Famous was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Fake Famous?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fake Famous was composed by Michael Abels.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fake Famous?
Fake Famous holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).