{"id":2098,"date":"2024-08-07T10:04:50","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T17:04:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/?p=2098"},"modified":"2024-08-14T10:19:39","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T17:19:39","slug":"one-of-the-most-optimistic-films-with-a-taste-of-what-its-like-behind-the-scenes-in-a-social-media-influencers-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/2024\/one-of-the-most-optimistic-films-with-a-taste-of-what-its-like-behind-the-scenes-in-a-social-media-influencers-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Under the Influencer * One Of The Most Optimistic Films With A Taste Of What It&#8217;s Like Behind The Scenes In A Social Media Influencer\u2019s Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-2099\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Undertheinfluencer.poster.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Undertheinfluencer.poster.jpg 472w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Undertheinfluencer.poster-202x300.jpg 202w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/>A 25-yr-old influencer struggles to cling on to her status but is running out of tricks. Will she have to separate her online persona from her authentic self?<\/p>\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic SaniyaRain F. comments, \u201c<em>Under The Influencer<\/em> is one of the most optimistic films I&#8217;ve ever seen! You get a taste of what it&#8217;s like behind the scenes in a social media influencer\u2019s life, including all the struggles and accomplishments, too.\u201d Avalon N. adds, \u201c<em>Under The Influencer<\/em> is an amazing tale of social media and self-identity. The topics are very relatable and modern to teens as well as others.\u201d Kyla C. wraps it up with, \u201c<em>Under the Influencer <\/em>is an uplifting and satisfying film with a very important message. Romance is blended with working and friendship elements, which gives it a little bit of everything. The acting and writing deliver an important message, despite some slower patches in the film.\u201d See their full reviews below.<\/p>\n<p>Under the Influencer<br \/>\nBy SaniyaRain F., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 16<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Filters Fail? SaniyaRain F. Cracks the Code of Influencer Culture in Under the Influencer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mU4uk8OoW1M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2101 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/UTI.B.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/UTI.B.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/UTI.B-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/>Under The Influencer<\/em> is one of the most optimistic films I&#8217;ve ever seen! You get a taste of what it&#8217;s like behind the scenes in a social media influencer\u2019s life, including all the struggles and accomplishments, too. Not everything turns out as planned and life gets in the way, which makes for a great film for those on a journey to finding themself.<\/p>\n<p>We follow Tori (Taylor Scorse) as her YouTube account following begins slowly plummeting but that&#8217;s all she eats, sleeps, and breathes. During this time she is not only desperately trying to find ways to fix it, but is also trying to heal from a messy Internet break up . Throughout this time Tori\u00a0 is coming to terms with the fact that her personal life and her social media life might need to cross paths, but she is not comfortable with making that happen. She enjoys learning new things about herself but struggles to grasp the fact that her content is taking over her life, and not in a good way. Tori hits complete rock bottom, and that&#8217;s when she starts to make a breakthrough. She lets go of some people and has new experiences with others that affect her for the better. As for locations, from the sunsets to the mansions the settings were great. The acting was pretty spot on as well and some of the characters make their mark when it comes to learning the life lessons. Overall this film is great and watching it unravel will definitely prompt emotions in audiences.<\/p>\n<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-2102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/UTII.C.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/UTII.C.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/UTII.C-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/>Under The Influencer<\/em> is relatable and shows realistic challenges for not just influencers but all people, too. When you see what the true meaning behind this film is it really touches the heart. Tori starts to see how social media is crushing the real her behind the mask she puts on. And yet she is not completely alone, as her best friend and employee Sara (Chandler Young) helps her through her journey of showing who she really is. Tori never really stays low when she gets knocked down; she just keeps learning and doing what&#8217;s best for her.<\/p>\n<p>The film&#8217;s message is to not be afraid to show the world the real you. You never know what is going to happen or change in your life. So learn from the mistakes you make to improve yourself.<\/p>\n<p>I give <em>Under the Influencer<\/em> 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 13 to 18, plus adults. <em>Under The Influence<\/em>r is available now on VOD!<\/p>\n<p>Under he Influencer<br \/>\nBy Avalon N., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic age 15<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Under the Influencer? Avalon N. Reviewers the film and the concept of the Influencer Culture\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WIPgfOtb6J8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2104 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/UTI.E.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/UTI.E.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/UTI.E-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/>Under The Influencer<\/em> is an amazing tale of social media and self-identity. The topics are very relatable and modern to teens as well as others.<\/p>\n<p>The plot of this film centers around a girl named Tori who has a large following on her YouTube channel. No matter what she does though, the channel gets a large amount of hateful comments on it for no reason. As the film progresses she begins to resent the life she&#8217;s built and the tension continues as the plot develops..<\/p>\n<p>One of the most exquisite parts of this film is simply how relatable it is today. The presence of social media and the hate that spirals from it is not uncommon. This sort of tension is what a lot of people face now with the influence of the internet growing as rapidly as it has. It helps the film\u2019s relatability to teens and other influencers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-2100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/UTI.A.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/UTI.A.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/UTI.A-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/>Another spectacular part of the film that is very interesting to see is the way they portray YouTube channels as a type of business or enterprise. Rather than just one person filming videos in their basement they showed a team of people working to plan everything out perfectly and keep the image of the influencer intact. It\u2019s one of the reasons the fans of the fictional channel in the film thought everything was so fake. It just didn\u2019t seem genuine. Going off of that another really important part of the movie is the way the fans react when the content is fake vs genuine. People like to see the real and unfiltered side of people on YouTube and other social media platforms rather than just the scripted highlights of others&#8217; lives. It makes the whole thing a lot more relatable.<\/p>\n<p>The film\u2019s message is to just be yourself and never change or destroy yourself for others, because that&#8217;s never going to get anyone anywhere.<\/p>\n<p>I give <em>Under The Influencer<\/em> 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. The film is available now on DVD and VOD.<\/p>\n<p>Under the Influencer<br \/>\nBy Kyla C, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 14<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Under the Influencer- Trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yAcMnz-6BMs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2103 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/UTI.D.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/UTI.D.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/UTI.D-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/>Under the Influencer <\/em>is an uplifting and satisfying film with a very important message. Romance is blended with working and friendship elements, which gives it a little bit of everything. The acting and writing deliver an important message, despite some slower patches in the film.<\/p>\n<p><em>Under the Influencer <\/em>follows Tori (Taylor Joree Scorse) as she starts off as a very successful influencer. Her views and popularity start to decline significantly, and she can\u2019t figure out why. She realizes that, not only has she lost the approval and support of fans, but she\u2019s also lost herself. She put all of her effort and focus into her social media persona. When she can no longer rely on fame and positivity, she takes off on a journey to determine who she really is when she\u2019s not in front of a camera. She has to figure out what she, not the girl on the camera, enjoys.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UNDER THE INFLUENCER Official Trailer (2023) Comedy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bTIPKkRPCvI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The highlight of this film is how the message is incorporated in a way that not only emphasizes it, but also keeps it entertaining and related to the storyline and the protagonist. Taylor Joree Scorse places such a strong emphasis on this message through her acting. She lets her emotions shine through; demonstrating how being lost and not knowing who she is affects her. \u00a0She uses her facial expressions and body language to accentuate the theme, plus, her dialogue allows the message to shine through. There are lines and moments when her inner struggle is so clear &#8212; she doesn\u2019t know who to be, and the things she says or doesn\u2019t say really show the impact this has on her. The ending wraps up the film so nicely, tying the new romantic element into the message, and leaving viewers with a positive feeling. While this part of the film is very enjoyable, there are definitely some weaker aspects. There are a few stretches that seem unnecessarily long and get a bit boring. There are some very important scenes and moments within these stretches, but there\u2019s a bit too much extraneous stuff that takes away from the stronger, more important parts of the film.<\/p>\n<p>The film\u2019s message is that finding yourself is the most important thing in life. It\u2019s easy to get lost in pretending to be someone else, especially as a social media influencer who\u2019s constantly trying to please other people. This theme makes the film uplifting, encouraging people to find parts of themselves they either didn\u2019t know they had or wanted to hide before.<\/p>\n<p>I give <em>Under the Influencer <\/em>3.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18. You can watch <em>Under the Influencer <\/em>on VOD now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 25-yr-old influencer struggles to cling on to her status but is running out of tricks. Will she have to separate her online persona from her authentic self?<\/p>\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic SaniyaRain F. comments, \u201cUnder The Influencer is one of the most optimistic films I&#8217;ve ever seen! You get a taste of what it&#8217;s like behind the scenes in a social media influencer\u2019s life, including all the struggles and accomplishments, too.\u201d Avalon N. adds, \u201cUnder The Influencer is an amazing tale of social media and self-identity. 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