Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer
“A somber reminder to never meet your heroes.”
2018•NR•46m•Released
Documentary
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
Writer
Cruz Moore
Studio
JamCam Productions
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
Skye Sonomura
Himself
Garrett Perry
Himself
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