There has been hype about the authenticity of the Joaquin Phoenix documentary 'I'm Still Here,' which appears to be another instance of documented unreality.
A bit of humor can make a serious issue softer, and some simple embellishment can make a boring story stimulating. Between TV shows that script life and mockumentaries that lampoon it, the modern audience craves reality -- but with a twist.
40 Faux Realities
From Mockumentaries to Reality TV and the Joaquin Phoenix Documentary:
Amelia Roblin — Sep 19, 2010 — Pop Culture
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Australia's Next Top Model Debate
Is Alice Burdeu Too Skinny to Compete?
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Reality TV Making Bands Big
Open Air Stereo & The Prom Kings
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Reality TV as Exercise
Kim Kardashian 'Dancing With Stars' to Slim Down
35
Fake Intimacy (Part IV)
iDollators
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Planted Publicity?
LEAKED Fat Tom Cruise Tropic Thunder Trailer
33
Career Revivals Through Dance
Season 7 "Dancing With The Stars" Cast
32
Reality Diva Divorces
Lauri Waring of ‘Real Housewives of Orange County' Wants More
31
Mockumentary Fashion Show Crashing
Sacha Baron Cohen As Bruno in Paris
30
The Selling of Celebrity
Paris Hilton Inc Documentary
29
Pre-Movie Awareness
Tugg Speedman is a Panda Celebrity
28
Mockumentary TV Webisodes
Michael Cera and Clark Duke Shine in Online Series
27
Publicity Stunt to Boost Movie Hype?
Morgan Spurlock Says He Found Osama bin Laden
26
Film 2.0 Viral Marketing
Tropic Thunder's Sophisticated Formula
25
Reality TV Bullying Scandals
Vogue Snubs Australian Top Model Winner
24
Reality Book Deals
Lauren Conrad Becomes an Author
23
Arranged Marriage Reality TV
HBO Now Casting Volunteers
22
Renegade Reality TV Shows
Ex-Cop Launches 'KopBusters' to Catch Crooked 5-0's
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Mockumentary Viral Marketing
The Hatfield Hot Dog Howitzer
20
Pre-Movie Mockumentaries
Rain of Madness Spoofs Tropic Thunder
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Reality TV Feuds
The Hills Stars Photoshopped Together In Promo Pics
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Uber Viral Mockumentaries
BMW Rampenfest
17
Monochrome Mockumentaries
'Thousand and One Words' Photoblog is Quirky
16
Comeback Mockumentaries
Ralph Macchio ‘Wax On, F*ck Off' Faces a Mid-Life Crisis
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Reality TV Schools
Ultimate Lowbrow Learning
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Documentary-Style Comparevertising
Whopper Virgins Choose Between Burger King & McDonald's B
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Reality TV Kid Exploits
“Kid Nation” Stirs Controversy About Exploitation of Children
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Documentary-Style Commercials
Nokia's The Fourth Screen
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Politicians as Reality TV Stars
Tom DeLay to Join Cast of "Dancing With the Stars"
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Reality TV Stoops To New Low
Donor To Choose Winner Of Their Kidneys
9
Faux Reality Show
Roommates on MySpace
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Horror Mockumentaries
Paranormal Activity is a Terrifying Low-Budget Horror Film
7
Late Night Mockumentaries
'The Late Night War' by Ken Burns Parodies Leno, Conan & NBC
6
Nature Mockumentaries
'The Majestic Plastic Bag' Ups Awareness & Support for Plastic Bag Ban Bill
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Reality Star Films
Lauren Conrad Inks a Movie Deal for "Fictional Book"
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Controversial Documentaries
‘Sarah Palin's Alaska' Irks Environmentalists
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Reality TV Sinking Lower
Big Brother Contestent not Told of Father's Death
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Singing Reality Housewives
Countess LuAnn of 'The Real Housewives of New York City' Attempts Vocal
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Comedian Mockumentaries
'Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" is a Hilarious Faux Biopic
Related Ideas
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
Branded AI-Generated Short Films
KFC Philippines Captures Attention with AI-Generated Films
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Film-Inspired Condiment Ads
GUT New York Forms the Heinz Smiles Campaign to Celebrate Joker 2
AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities
Top10Casinos Explores the Future, Inspired by the Dune Universe
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Filmic Curated Closets
Stitch Fix's Main Character Closets Provide Nostalgic Style Inspiration
CGI-Created Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Find Your Courage Campaign Stars Virtual Human imma
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Inclusive Beauty Campaigns
The e.l.f. 'Judge Beauty' Campaign Will be Featured at Super Bowl 2024
Streaming Series Games
Netflix Stories Invites Viewers to Participate in Their Own Adventures
Iconic Vacation Itineraries
Intrepid Travel Launches Epic Vacays Inspired by Blockbuster Films
Unfiltered Dating Apps
The 'RAW' Dating App Shows a Person's Authentic Self
Playful Modern Art Shows
Brent Estabrook Debuts 'Storytime' at the Maddox Gallery in Switzerland
Candid Furniture Campaigns
Life is Not an IKEA Catalog Shows a Different Side of Home Products
Actor-Starring Collaborative Fashion
The Elder Statesman and UGG Join Forces on a Capsule
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
Anti-Greenwashing Soap Ads
Navigating Eco-Consumer Irony with Better Climate Store's "Greenwash"
Unretouched Photography Books
Dove Reimagine Beauty Celebrates Authentic Representation
Film-Inspired Whimsical Rental Homes
Airbnb Adds the Latest Addition to its Icons Program
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Cosmetic Criminal Commercials
Elf's Cosmetic Criminals Ad is a 15-Minute True Crime Parody
Beauty Crime Mockumentaries
e.l.f.'s Cosmetic Criminals is a True Crime Parody Documentary
Authentication Awareness Pop-Ups
The RealReal Pop-Up Showcases Handbags at Dupe Store Installation
Interactive AI Storytelling
Euphoria Stories Crafts Unique Storylines That Respond to Decisions
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Actor-Approved Coffee Companies
happy coffee Comes in Three Roasts in Several Formats
Humorous Automotive Campaigns
Hyundai’s 'Where Have You Been?' Ad Merges Nostalgia and Branding
Traveling Fine Art Campaigns
EasyJet's Get Out There Features Mona Lisa, The Thinker and More
AI-Aided Social Networks
Why Be Real Online when you can BeFake
AI-Powered Storytelling Travel Apps
Journi is an App for Tour Guides to Share Exciting Narratives
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Accessible Clinical Skincare
Matter of Fact's Potent Formulas are Launching in Sephora
Filmic Toaster Pastry Packaging
Unfrosted Inspired Pop-Tarts' Limited-Edition "Trat-Pops" Boxes
Theatircally Filmic Champagne Campaigns
Piper-Heidsieck Debuts its 'Twist the Script' Campaign
Fact-Checking Skincare Campaigns
CeraVe's #FactCheckYourFeed Campaign Stars Jack Whitehall
Musical AI Campaigns
Fiverr's 'Nobody Cares' Positions AI as a Tool for Skilled Freelancers
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
TV Show-Generating AI Tools
Fable Launches a New AI Tool That Creates South Park-Style TV Shows
Erectile Dysfunction Medication Ads
Phoenix Wants to Help Canadian Men ‘Rise Again’
Burger-Inspired Mystery Mockumentaries
McDonald's Finland Presents The Icon Mockumentary
Post-Apocalyptic Aluminum Furniture
Students at HEAD Genève Create 2084, Diorama of the Future
Vintage Americana Fall-Ready Fashion
Universal Works Unveils Far From Memphis for FW23
Financial Bootcamp Micro-Series
H&R Block's Responsibility Island Parodies Scripted Reality TV
Comedic Apparel Campaigns
Kevin Hart and Druski Launch the Fabletics 'Don Pant' with a Short Film
Humorous Natural Deodorant Campaigns
The Every Man Jack 'Still Smell Good' Campaign is Catchy
Immersive Holographic Zoos
Hologram Zoo Lets Visitors Interact with Animals Like Never Before
Film-Inspired Cooking Series
The Cooking with Pixar Series Brings Fictional Dishes to Life
Reality TV Cosmetic Campaigns
The IT Cosmetics 'Keep IT Real' Campaign Takes a Comedic Approach
Interactive Mixed-Reality Films
What If...?: An Immersive Story is an Apple Vision Pro Exclusive
Automaker-Backed Culinary Shows
Lexus Asia x Netflix Partner for The Maverick Academy Series
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Text-to-Video AI Avatars
AI Studios Brings Content to Life
AI Storytelling Platforms
Story.com Combines AI with Creativity for Limitless Possibilities
Quirky Plant-Based Food Ads
Gosh! Food's Falafel Advertisement is Surprising
Humorous Condiment Campaigns
Mike's Amazing Taps Jason Alexander for Its New Campaign
Bizarre Transformative Comedy Films
Netflix's Chicken Nugget Trailer is Cinematic and Hilarious
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Musical Afrofuturism Metaverses
The Verse by Jack Daniels is an Immersive Virtual Experience
Eerie Film-Inspired Apps
The 'Welcome To The Afterlife Generator' Transforms Selfies
Animated Tech Resistance Shows
Jazz Cow is an Animated Revolt Against Tech Dystopia
Streaming Platform Dining Experiences
KTV's U Presents a TV Dinner Pop-Up Event
Branded Short Talk Shows
Progressive’s Dr. Rick Appeared as a Guest on Hot Ones
Urban Waste-Made Furniture
Javier Guzmán Cervantes and Ex Soup Join on an Exhibition
Tech Brand-Backed Films
GoPro Joins Teton Gravity Research for the Beyond the Fantasy Film
Emotive AI Actors
CreatorKit Helps Businesses Create Video Ads with Hyper-Realistic AI People
Spatial Storytelling Films
The Apple Immersive Submerged Trailer Teases Next-Gen Video Tech
AI-Generated Feature Films
'Man With AI Movie Camera' Will Be Generated on a Long, Single Prompt
Interactive Romantic Comedy Experiences
Netflix's Choose Love is its First Interactive Rom-Com
Filmmaker-Inspired Pop-Ups
Montblanc Debuts Los Angeles Pop-Up Inspired by Wes Anderson Aesthetics
Life Lesson Animated Cartoons
Gary Vaynerchuk Launches the VeeFriends Cartoon Series
Poeticized Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Club 21 Debuts its Cinematic 'Salute The Detail' Campaign
Performance-Driven Designer Experiences
Hermès Hosts the Cinematic 'On The Wings Of Hermes' Event
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
Simplified AI Movie Tools
Faraway Let's Anyone Create Films with AI
Unsettling Mystery Action Games
Blumhouse Games' 'Fear the Spotlight' is an Engaging Eerie Story
Artist-Collaborative Travel Accessories
Jaden Smith and Harper Collective Join on a New Capsule
Creator-Celebrating Campaigns
The Frito-Lay My Joy Campaign Celebrates Creators of All Backgrounds
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Income-Centric Animated Comedies
Universal Basic Guys Follows Two Characters Earning 3k Monthly
Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
Place+Faces Presents the Film Club Collection
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Playful Travel Fashion Campaigns
The FOSSIL Made For This Campaign Celebrates the Brand's Heritage
Referral-Only Skincare Brands
Face Reality Pairs People with Professional Products & Acne Experts
Animated Biographical Movies
Pharrell's Piece by Piece Biopic is Animated with LEGOs
Irreverent Ethical Soap Campaigns
Pure Rush Soap's New Ad is a Fresh Take on Sustainable Branding
Anti-Plastic Hynotherapy Sessions
Cano Hypnotherapy Encourages People to #BreakUpWithPlastic
Fan-Fueled Skincare Campaigns
'Peculiar Behavior' Shows the Wild Passion of the e.l.f. Community
Novela-Inspired Liqueur Ads
Kahlúa's Spots Bring Excitement to Everyday Occasions
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
Artful Climate-Themed Installations
Michael Pinsky & Studio Bark Unveil the Making a Stand Design
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
Faux AI Screenshots
Fake AI Generates Realistic Chat Screenshots to Fool Friends
Mixed Reality Storytelling
Storytelling XR Redefines Real-Time VFX for Content Creators
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Daily Trivia Games
Daily Fact or Fiction Challenges Players With True or False Statements
Artful Reflective Art Exhibitions
Rice Roshan Showcases The Space in Between Exhibit
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Personalized AI Storytelling
MidReal Let's Users Create Interactive Stories with AI
Futile Material Design Exhibitions
Objective Gallery Presents Please Sit for an Alternate Ending
Queer Storytelling Sculptural Lights
Leo Maher Designs the Something Sticky Series of Lights
Statement Short Films
'The Trial' by Gandja Monteiro Exposes Realities of Abortion Bans
Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits
Abelardo Morell Presents the New Ground Exhibition
Gen Z Whitepapers
Wondershare Filmora Has Published Its First Whitepaper Titled 'Gen Z in Action'
Sculptural Wooden Art Exhibitions
Joel Shapiro Presents His Out of the Blue Exhibition in NY
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Joy-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
Ulta Beauty Launches the Joy Project, a Ground-Breaking Study
AI-Powered Actor Reading Programs
ElevenLabs Iconic Voices Brings Hollywood Stars Back to Life
Disruptive Hairstyling Campaigns
Bed Head's The Lab of Life Breaks the Fourth Wall
TV-Inspired Parisian Trips
DHARMA Curated a Trip to Paris Inspired by Netflix's Emily in Paris
Verified AI-Proof Content
Realify.io Ensures Authenticity in Digital Content
Reinterpreted Immersive Events
The Wizard of Oz 360 Experience Retells the Classic Tale
Job-Themed Obstacle Courses
Mike's Jobstacle Course Challenges People to Experience "Easy" Work
Personal Mood-Centered Entertainment
Moodflix Offers a Diverse Range of Content Based on Your Mood
Filmic Sparkling Cocktails
Lake Hour Brings Movie-Making Sensibility to the Cocktail Space
Dynamic Joint Furniture Exhibitions
The Please Sit for the Alternate Ending Show Opens in New York
Adventure Game-Adapted Animations
Stray is Being Adapted as an Animated Movie by Annapurna
Surreal Imaginative Fantastical Films
A24's Problemista Tells a Tale of Meaningful Connections
Self-Expression Docu-Series
e.l.f. Beauty's Show Your(s)e.l.f Shares Stories of Bold Disruptors
Filipino-Perspective City Campaigns
'Of Course, Hong Kong' Features Four Local Filipino Creators
Cultural Social Media Documentaries
Hulu Unveils the Black Lives Matter: A People's History Doc
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
Branded Film Launches
Oakley Launches Future Genesis and a New Brand Aesthetic
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Puzzle Animated Biopic Trailers
LEGO and Pharrell Unveil the Piece by Piece Trailer
Actor-Approved Lemonade Drinks
Guz-Jus Comes in Stay Beautiful and Dream Big Flavors
Transformative Chef-Based Documentaries
S.Pellegrino Released 'A Young Chef's Journey' Film
Adult Animated Series
Sooper Doods Brings the Magic of Adventure Time to Adult Comedy
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
Creative Hollywood-Themed Games
'Greenlight' Tasks Players with Pitching Ideas to Studio Heads
Daily Inspirational Quotes
Models of Life Offers Real, Inspirational Quotes and Narratives
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Indie Game-Adapted Movies
The El Paso, Elsewhere Game is Getting Turned into a Movie
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Storytelling Game Series Expansions
Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition Drops on Several Platforms