FYRE FRAUD

About FYRE FRAUD

FYRE FRAUD is a stunning documentary released in 2019 that brings to light, the shocking story behind the infamous 'Fyre Festival' debacle. Directed by Jenner Furst and Julia Willoughby Nason, this true crime-comedy film offers us an in-depth look into the fraudulent actions of Billy McFarland, an entrepreneur, and his failed festival that was billed as the biggest music event in the decade but turned out to be a disaster.

Making / Production

The film was produced by The Cinemart, Hulu, Billboard and Mic. It presented interviews with internal employees, victims, influencers, and reporters, who all created a narrative about millennial culture gone terribly wrong.

Actors - Roles and Performances

• Billy McFarland

  Played himself, the mastermind behind the infamous Fyre Festival. He was shown in extensive interviews where he outlined his intentions and plans for what turned out to be a disaster.

• Jia Tolentino

  A writer from The New Yorker, acted as herself. She provided commentary on the larger cultural implications of the Fyre Festival debacle.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The directors of the film reportedly paid Billy McFarland for an exclusive interview.
• Released just four days before Netflix's own documentary on the Fyre Festival debacle, creating a direct competition between the two streaming platforms.

Quotes

• "In the Bahamas, it seemed the Fyre Festival had gone from pipe dream to impending disaster." - Billy McFarland
• "It's a great time to be a con man in America." - Jia Tolentino

Music and Soundtrack

The music for the documentary was composed by Khishtij Tare and Gabriel Rhodes. While the actual music tracks used in the film haven't been officially published, the film did feature numerous popular music tracks to underscore the millennial culture that it examined.