Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer (2018)
A somber reminder to never meet your heroes.
In 2013, online clay animator Robert Benfer scammed hundreds of fans out of thousands of dollars and has continued to become less of the independent film icon he used to be, though his unique influence on video creators remains to this day. This film not only sheds light on how Benfer's films impacted young filmmakers, but also how a talented independent artist can fall from grace no matter how obscure they are.
Director: Cruz Moore
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 46 min
Release Date: December 10, 2018
Cast
- Ashley Davies - Julie Moss (voice)
- Clayton Martin - Chris Golden (voice) - Chester Baggley (voice) - Kyle Johnson (voice)
- Cruz Moore - Himself - Narrator
- Charles Slemmons - Ian Price (voice)
- Lawrence Devora - Chris Irvin (voice)
- Taylor Wade - Lindsay Canham (voice)
- Conner Nyberg - Himself
- Karina Alcantar - Allyson Sheumaker (voice)
- Joseph Valles - Malcolm Mackie (voice)
- James Madala - Brandon Yarbrough
Screenplay
Editing: Cruz Moore
Production: JamCam Productions
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on true story, con artist, stop motion, scam, esoteric, theft, youtube, clay, lying, documentary filmmaking, scam artist, claymation, fall from grace, flash animation, internet scam
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer about?
- In 2013, online clay animator Robert Benfer scammed hundreds of fans out of thousands of dollars and has continued to become less of the independent film icon he used to be, though his unique influence on video creators remains to this day. This film not only sheds light on how Benfer's films impacted young filmmakers, but also how a talented independent artist can fall from grace no matter how obscure they are.
- Who directed Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer?
- Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer was directed by Cruz Moore.
- Who stars in Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer?
- Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer stars Ashley Davies, Clayton Martin, Cruz Moore, Charles Slemmons, Lawrence Devora, Taylor Wade.
- How long is Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer?
- Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
- What genre is Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer?
- Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer is a Documentary film.
- Where was Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer produced?
- Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer was produced in United States of America.