Jawline

About Jawline

"Jawline" is a 2019 American documentary film directed by Liza Mandelup. It follows the life of a teenager named Austyn Tester, a rising star in the live-broadcast world. Living in a small town in Tennessee, he dreams of a life of fame and fortune which he pursues by building his following on various live streaming platforms. The film provides an insightful look into the pursuit of fame, teenage naivety, and the reality that follows.

Making / Production

Liza Mandelup directed the film, marking her debut as a feature documentary director. It focuses on the live-streaming industry and social media stars, tackling the difficult questions about the effect of quick fame on naive teenage boys, and the influence of social media on our society.

Actors

• Austyn Tester - He plays himself, the protagonist of the film. He is believed to be refreshingly sincere and optimistic, a stark contrast to the industries that exploit him.
• Michael Weist - The CEO of Good Times Entertainment, a talent management company. He is shown to manipulate Tester's career for his own profit.
• Julian Jara - Another internet star who becomes Tester’s sort-of mentor, guiding him through the difficult path of online fame.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Jawline premiered at Sundance Film Festival in 2019.
• The movie had its digital release on Hulu.
• The director, Liza Mandelup, spent two years in the live-streaming community to research for the film.

Awards

The film won the Special Jury Award for Emerging Filmmaker at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.

Quotes

• "It’s nice to have people who are going through what you’re going through." – Austyn Tester
• "This business is a business of dreams." - Michael Weist

Music, Soundtrack

The film's score is composed by Palmbomen II, providing a dreamy backdrop to the film. Unfortunately, there isn't a full list of tracks available for the film.