Documentary, 37 min, directed by Doortje Smithuijsen and Willem Timmers. Commissioned by VPRO, produced by Totem Media.
Editor: Daan Wijdeveld NCE
“The managers see motherhood as an interesting strategy for the influencer” – NRC
“What happens to the person behind the brand when the followers stop following you?” – de Volkskrant
“Thirty-something influencers on Instagram struggle with their shelf life” – Trouw
After years of reaping the rewards of Instagram, thirty-something influencers @jolielot, @larissabruin and @by.iris.sophia are being overtaken by a new generation of young influencers. How far are they willing to go to keep practising their ‘profession’? How do they stay relevant? ‘Volg je me nog?’ (Are You Still Following Me?) shows the harsh reality hidden behind the perfect pictures.