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In A Made-Up World

A social media coach reins in a spoiled beauty influencer. Corporate manipulation and aspirational independence duel for control in a game of one-upmanship.

  • Steve Perkins
    Director
    Lifestyle Art Project (Thailand, China, Taiwan, India)
  • James Menges
    Writer
  • Jonny Cantrell
    Producer
  • James Menges
    Producer
  • Steve Perkins
    Producer
  • Kate Rogers
    Key Cast
    "Social Media Influencer Coach"
  • Laine Wagner
    Key Cast
    "Princess Zee"
  • Bryan Smith
    Key Cast
    "Derek, the Photographer"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 20 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 14, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital 4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Steve Perkins

Steven P. Perkins uses mindful observation to make spiritually-inspired paintings, photographs, videos, and performances (www.lifestyleartproject.com). Recent commissions have taken him to India, China, and Thailand, where he had his first international exhibition in Bangkok during 2007. In 2008, he traveled to Taiwan where he was the only non-Asian selected to participate in the first Fusing International Biennale: “Asia, Post-Colonial, and Contemporary Arts.”

A multimedia artist and teacher for 30 years, working primarily in the San Francisco and New York City areas, Steve’s wry look at men and masculinity titled a man ought to know that . . . is in the permanent collection of artists’ books at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

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Director Statement

IN A MADE-UP WORLD takes a peek behind the curtain of social media influencing. It is the result of a collaboration with writer James Menges, and a talented Portland crew.