Jawline (2019)

About Jawline

"Jawline” is a documentary genre movie released in 2019. The film takes us deep into the world of social media broadcasting. Directed by Liza Mandelup, the movie follows 16-year-old Austyn Tester, a rising internet star from rural Tennessee, living in a digital universe where followers, likes and comments mark the measure of success. The compelling narrative of Jawline redefines the old idiom of American Dream – ones who never give up and keep on fighting and dreaming.

Making / Production

A24 in association with Caviar presents Jawline. The movie's stunning cinematography is accomplished by Noah Collier. It's produced by Bert Hamelinck, Sacha Ben Harroche, Hannah Reyer and executive produced by Michael Sagol, Jasper Thomlinson, and Pulse Films.

Actors

• Austyn Tester: A rising internet star, captures the heart of the film. With his innocence and ambition, Tester's portrayal of a young teen living in the internet era is both touching and relatable.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie provides an intimate insight into the live broadcasting trend that exploded onto the American youth culture scene.
• Throughout the film, Tester stays true to his motto: "Stay positive, and good things will come."
• Mandelup embedded herself in the lives of her subjects for two years, revealing an intimate and nuanced portrayal.

Quotes

• "Our phones are our best friends, but lately, I feel like mine is my worst enemy."
• "I’m the kind of person that can change someone’s life. If I can make someone feel better about their day, then my day was successful."

Music, Soundtrack

• The movie featured an original score by Palmbomen II, an electronic artist from the Netherlands.
• The soundtrack perfectly captures the online world's atmospheric highs and lows.