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FAKEBOOK THE MOVIE: When real friends can't be found.

Fakebook – The Movie
When real friends can’t be found…
Created for a one-shot filmmaking challenge, Fakebook – The Movie is a satirical journey inside a fictional social media platform, long before the world fully stepped into digital identity.
Filmed in a single continuous take, the story unfolds within a stylized interface inspired by early Facebook, where a panel of judges determines who is “worthy” of becoming a friend. As characters enter this world, ranging from hopeful to absurd—the film playfully exposes the disconnect between authenticity and perception in online culture.
Blending improvisation, physical comedy, and game show parody, Fakebook captures a moment in time while quietly predicting the digital behaviors that would soon become universal.

  • Kimber Leigh
    Director
    Betsy Boone's Big Bad Day
  • Kimber Leigh
    Writer
    Imoceanation
  • Kimber Leigh
    Producer
    Imoceanation/ Betsy Boone's Big Bad Day
  • Kimber Leigh
    Key Cast
    "Paula Abba Dabba Do"
    Imoceanation/Betsy Boone's Big Bad Day
  • Project Type:
    Experimental
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 16 seconds
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Phoenix Comicon Film Festival
    Phoenix Arizona
    United States
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • Russ William
Director Biography - Kimber Leigh

Kimber Leigh is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning independent filmmaker, actor, producer, and author with over two decades of experience in storytelling across film, television, and literature. Known for her intuitive, truth-driven approach to narrative, her work often explores themes of identity, human connection, and emotional transformation.
She has appeared in more than 35 films, produced over 14 projects, and directed multiple productions spanning documentary, comedy, and experimental formats. In 2024, she released two internationally recognized documentaries, Together in ALS: A Wife’s Perspective and Taking Your Crack at Filmmaking: Through the Eyes of the Director Kimber Leigh, both of which reflect her commitment to meaningful, real-world storytelling.
Her early directorial work, Fakebook – The Movie (2011), marked the beginning of her exploration into concept-driven filmmaking. Created as part of a one-shot challenge, the film imagined life inside a social media platform—years before “screen-based” storytelling became a recognized genre.
Kimber’s creative voice is rooted in authenticity and emotional resonance, often blending humor, introspection, and innovative structure. Whether through documentary, narrative film, or experimental work, she continues to create stories that invite audiences to reflect, connect, and see themselves more clearly.
In addition to filmmaking, Kimber is the author of multiple books, including the award-winning memoir Greta GarBitch, and is an active presence in the global film festival circuit. She is currently developing new projects that expand her exploration of identity, perception, and the evolving human experience.

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Director Statement

We created Fakebook – The Movie in 2011 as part of a one-shot challenge, where the camera could only be turned on once and off once. What began as a technical constraint became an opportunity to build an entire world within a single frame.
The idea was simple but curious: what if we could step inside social media? At the time, platforms like Facebook were still evolving, and I was fascinated by how quickly identity could shift in a digital space. We wanted to explore that through humor, using exaggerated characters, improvisation, and a judging format to reflect how we accept or reject others online.
Looking back, I realize this film was exploring themes that have only grown more relevant: perception, validation, and the blurred line between who we are and who we present ourselves to be.
As one of my first films as a director, Fakebook holds a special place in my journey. It represents a moment of creative risk, collaboration, and discovery, and a reminder that sometimes the simplest ideas arrive before their time.