Documentary · United States of America · 2016 · 53m

The Meme Machine

Director

Cast

Mica Burton as Herself Jon Risinger as Himself Burnie Burns as Himself Matt Hullum as Himself Gustavo Sorola as Himself Barbara Dunkelman as Herself

Crew

Clare Major — Director of Photography Peter Mosiman — Director of Photography Brian Nelligan — Director of Photography Austin Reedy — Editor Ian Prikryl — Editor Ginny Patrick — Editor

Tagline

What Happens When the Internet Chooses You?

Synopsis

An exploration of the origins of memes, how they spread, and the stories behind some of the most popular “human memes” like Ermahgerd Girl, Overly Attached Girlfriend, and Chocolate Rain Guy.

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Mat Hames Director Clare Major Director of Photography Peter Mosiman Director of Photography Brian Nelligan Director of Photography Austin Reedy Editor Ian Prikryl Editor Ginny Patrick Editor Beth Hames Producer Daniel Fabelo Producer

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