About The Emoji Story (2020)

The Emoji Story is a feature documentary that was released in 2020. This interesting documentary explores the creation, evolution, and cultural significance of emojis, which have become a global language recognized by nearly everyone who owns a smartphone. The film not only dives into the colorful and creative history of emojis but also raises awareness about the need for diversity and representation in digital communication.

Making / Production

The film was directed by Martha Shane and Ian Cheney, who did an commendable job of weaving an emerging digital narrative with multiple layers of cultural, socio-political implications. The documentary was produced by Jennifer 8. Lee and Fred Benenson, who had previously initiated the 'Emojination' movement, making the film an extension of their efforts to democratize the process of creating emojis.

Actors / Participants

• Jennifer 8. Lee: Co-producer Jennifer also made appearances in the film as herself, and effectively represented the voice of Emojination to empower the voices of regular emoji users.
• Fred Benenson: As co-producer and creator of Emojination, Fred played an integral part in the film, narrating his journey in the world of emojis.
• Rayouf Alhumedhi: Rayouf, a teenager who proposed the hijab emoji, shared her compelling story, adding to the film's message of diversity and inclusivity.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2020.
• The documentary included the design and approval process of new emojis, giving the audience an insider's view.

Awards

As of now, the documentary has not received any awards.

Quotes

• "What I'm proposing - democratizing the system and putting it in the hands of the masses - is total anarchy."
• "Emojis are the birth of a new language."

Music and Soundtrack

• The soundtrack of the Emoji Story primarily consists of electronic and pop music, complementing the digital theme of the film.