As If It's True

About As If It's True

"As If It's True" was released in 2023 and is a stirring portrayal of the intersection between fame, romance, and personal truths. It tells the story of an influencer who's desperate to reclaim her fleeting popularity and devises a plan to fake the 'perfect romance' with a troubled musician, only to find that reality doesn't always follow the scripts we write for it.

As the plot thickens, the line between fiction and truth becomes blurred, making this scripted romance increasingly tangible - leaving the characters and audience, questioning the authenticity of this supposed facade.

Making / Production

Produced by 'Visionary Filmworks', the film pushes the boundaries of traditional romantic comedies, effectively infusing dramatic elements with real human experiences. It was filmed predominantly in Los Angeles, offering glossy exteriors that ironically contrast the internal struggles of the characters.

Actors

• Emma Stone as Vanessa: Playing the role of a struggling influencer, Emma delivers a captivating performance, employing impeccable comic timing with a touch of vulnerability.
• Joaquin Phoenix as John: The troubled musician was significantly enforced by Phoenix's profound and intense interpretation of the character.
• Meryl Streep as Vanessa's Manager: Streep brings a powerful presence to the film, her character providing sharp contrast and moral compass to the film's main duo.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The script garnered interest from multiple high-profile actresses before Emma Stone was finally cast as Vanessa.
• Joaquin Phoenix learned how to play the guitar specifically for this movie.
• The movie’s title takes inspiration from a song lyric by indie band, The Shins.

Awards

Despite its recent release, "As If It's True" has already been nominated for several awards, including Best Actress (Emma Stone) and Best Original Screenplay at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.

Quotes

• "Fame and truth - they're like oil and water, they will never mix." - Vanessa
• "Even the perfect melody can't hide a broken chord." - John

Music, Soundtrack

• The title track "As If It's True" was specially composed by The Shins for the film.
• Indie pop classics from artists such as Vampire Weekend and Of Monsters and Men regularly feature in the movie's background score.
• Joaquin Phoenix performed his own guitar parts for the film's musical sequences.