Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer

A somber reminder to never meet your heroes.

  • Movie
  • 2018
  • 46m
  • 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.

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Director
Cruz Moore
Starring
Ashley Davies, Clayton Martin, Cruz Moore, Charles Slemmons

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

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