As If It’s True

A fading social media influencer and a struggling musician exploit each other in a not-so-fake relationship.

Gemma Stone is a social media influencer/content creator who’s burning out from trying to maintain the interest of her followers. She meets James, a struggling musician suffering from depression. They enter into a relationship with the mutual intent to capitalize on the other. Gemma uses James for content by presenting him as a perfect aspirational romantic partner, while James leeches off Gemma’s wealth and connections to further his own music career. But, as time passes, their intentions don’t pan out as they expect and a blur forms between real love and exploitation.

Director: John Rogers
Writers: John Rogers, Dolly Dulu, Shane David
Stars: Khalil Ramos, Ashley Ortega, Adrianna So, Jan Silverio, Angeli Nicole Sanoy, Rachel Coates, Marnie Lapus