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Filmmaker Kurtis David Harder Dives into the Dark Side of Influencer Culture
1 Nov
Summary
- Filmmaker Kurtis David Harder explores the concept of "audience capture" in online personas
- "Influencers" sequel follows the antihero CW as she navigates a world of wealthy influencers
- Film blends Hitchcockian thrills with French New Wave style and classics like "La Piscine"

Kurtis David Harder, the writer and director of the upcoming film "Influencers," has been exploring the complex world of online personas and the concept of "audience capture." As he explains, this phenomenon occurs when individuals present an idea online and then adjust their messaging based on how their audience responds, leading them to become trapped in a feedback loop.
This theme is central to "Influencers," which serves as a sequel to Harder's 2022 thriller "Influencer." The new film follows the antihero CW, who was left for dead on a deserted island at the end of the first movie. However, CW's story has stuck with Harder, and he has found a creative way to bring her back into the narrative.




