Under the Influencer
A Black lesbian artist is caught in the web of a flirtatious, white curator who exploits the work of underrepresented minorities for her own gain, in this pulpy, micro-budget thriller.
Digital artist Lex (Lauren Neal) documents her struggle with anxiety through work that she posts anonymously online. Her pieces capture the attention of cunning curator Andrea (Erin Matthews), who offers mentorship in exchange for control of Lex’s career. When Lex’s mental health starts to spiral from the pressure, Andrea assumes ownership of her work – prompting Lex to plot a psychological showdown against the exploitative mentor who stole her art and nearly destroyed her mind.
Australian Premiere
Join us for a Q&A with actor and technical director Lauren Neal, and producer Jill Bennett after the film.
Content warning, see here.
Erin Matthews is simply sadistic…and almost having too much fun.
—Film Threat
This film was a Queer Screen Goes to Cannes selection.
About Under the Influencer
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Community
Bisexual Women Lesbian Non-Binary Queer Transgender Women -
Director
Bryn Woznicki Lauren Neal -
Writer
Skye Emerson -
Cast
Lauren Neal Erin Matthews Joy Sunday -
Producer
Jill Bennett Katie Hall -
Company Credits
Courtesy of: Fair Play Films -
Program Strand
Guest for Q&A Narrative Feature