Concert promoters and rapper Ja Rule advertise a high-end festival experience that fails spectacularly when they don't plan for the infrastructure to support the venue, artists and guests.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Billy McFarland | ... |
Self - Founder, Fyre Festival
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| Jake Horowitz | ... |
Self - Editor at Large, MIC
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| Polly Mosendz | ... |
Self - Reporter, Bloomberg
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| Calvin Wells | ... |
Self - Venture Capitalist
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| Jia Tolentino | ... |
Self - Writer, The New Yorker
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| Vickie Segar | ... |
Self - Social Media Strategist
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| Ben Meiselas | ... |
Self - Partner, Geragos & Geragos
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| Jesse Eisinger | ... |
Self - Senior Editor, Propublica
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| Randall Jackson | ... |
Self - Billy McFarland's Attorney
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Anastasia Eremenko-Berg | ... |
Self - Billy McFarland's Girlfriend
(as Anastasia Eremenko)
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| Ja Rule | ... |
Self - Co-Founder, Fyre Festival
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| Emily Boehm | ... |
Self - Former Employee, Magnises
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| Grant Margolin | ... |
Self - VP of Marketing, Magnises (archiveFootage)
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| Delroy Jackson | ... |
Self - Local Fixer, Fyre Festival
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| Ava Turnquest | ... |
Self - Chief Reporter, Tribune News Network
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| Dave Brooks | ... |
Self - Senior Correspondent, Billboard
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| Austin Mills | ... |
Self - Influencer
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| Alyssa Lynch | ... |
Self - Influencer
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| Seth Crossno | ... |
Self - Blogger
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| Oren Aks | ... |
Self - Former Employee, Jerry Media
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| Michael Swaigen | ... |
Self - Filmmaker
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| Daniel Goldstein | ... |
Self - Event Producer, Fyre Festival
(as Daniel 'Skywalker' Goldstein)
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| Felix Vargas | ... |
Self - Event Producer, Fyre Festival
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| Henry Rolle | ... |
Self - Local Fixer, Fyre Festival
(as Henry 'JR' Rolle)
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| Nick Botero | ... |
Self - Event Producer, Fyre Festival
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| Donald Porsútt | ... |
Self - Local Restaurant Owner
(as Donald Porsutt)
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| Diallo Osoria | ... |
Self - Local Worker, Fyre Festival
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| John Nixon | ... |
Self -Manager, Exuma Airport
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| Maria Konnikova | ... |
Self - Writer, Psychologist
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| Beyoncé | ... |
Self - Singer (archiveFootage)
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| Hailey Bieber | ... |
Self - Model (archiveFootage)
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| Blink-182 | ... |
Themselves - Band (archiveFootage)
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| Richard Branson | ... |
Self - Entrepreneur (archiveFootage)
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| Dave Chappelle | ... |
Self - Comedian (archiveFootage)
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| C.C. Clarke | ... |
Self - Influencer (archiveFootage)
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Cameron Davison | ... |
Self - 'This Could Be You' Partygoer
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| Anna Delvey Sorokin | ... |
Self - 'Soho Grifter' (archiveFootage)
(as Anna Delvey)
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| Johnny Depp | ... |
Self - Actor (archiveFootage)
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| Diplo | ... |
Self - DJ (archiveFootage)
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| Pablo Escobar | ... |
Self - Leader of the Medellín Cartel (archiveFootage)
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| Jimmy Fallon | ... |
Self - Host, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon (archiveFootage)
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| Bella Hadid | ... |
Self - Model (archiveFootage)
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| Elizabeth Holmes | ... |
Self - CEO & Founder, Theranos (archiveFootage)
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| Chanel Iman | ... |
Self - Model (archiveFootage)
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| Bob Jain | ... |
Self - Hedge Fund Executive (archiveFootage)
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| Carola Jain | ... |
Self - Investor (archiveFootage)
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| Jay-Z | ... |
Self - Rapper & Entrepreneur (archiveFootage)
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| Kendall Jenner | ... |
Self - Model (archiveFootage)
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| Jimmy Kimmel | ... |
Self - Host, Jimmy Kimmel Live! (archiveFootage)
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| Major Lazer | ... |
Themselves - Band (archiveFootage)
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| Tom Llamas | ... |
Self - ABC News Correspondent (archiveFootage)
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| Jennifer Lopez | ... |
Self - Singer & Actress (archiveFootage)
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| M.I.A. | ... |
Self - Singer (archiveFootage)
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| Aubrey K. McClendon | ... |
Self - Investor (archiveFootage)
(as Aubrey McClendon)
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| Irene McFarland | ... |
Self - Billy McFarland's Mother (archiveFootage)
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| Trevor Noah | ... |
Self - Host, Daily Show with Trevor Noah (archiveFootage)
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| Conan O'Brien | ... |
Self - Host, Conan (archiveFootage)
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| James Ryan Ohliger | ... |
Self - Co-Founder, Jerry Media (archiveFootage)
(as James Ohliger)
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| Erielle Reshef | ... |
Self - ABC News Correspondent (archiveFootage)
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| Tanya Rivero | ... |
Self - Host, Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero (archiveFootage)
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| Charlie Rose | ... |
Self - Co-Host, CBS This Morning (archiveFootage)
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| Rick Ross | ... |
Self - Rapper (archiveFootage)
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| Shanina Shaik | ... |
Self - Model (archiveFootage)
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Matthew Burton Spector | ... |
Self - Festival Attendee
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| Elliot Tebele | ... |
Self - Founder, Jerry Media (archiveFootage)
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| Lil Yachty | ... |
Self - Rapper (archiveFootage)
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| Mark Zuckerberg | ... |
Self - Founder, Facebook (archiveFootage)
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| Ye | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Directed by
| Jenner Furst | ||
| Julia Willoughby Nason | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Lana Barkin | ... | () |
| Jenner Furst | ... | () |
| Jed Lipinski | ... | () |
| Julia Willoughby Nason | ... | () |
Produced by
| Lana Barkin | ... | producer |
| Cameron Davison | ... | consulting producer |
| Dana Miller Ervin | ... | executive producer (as Dana Miller) |
| Kate Ferraguto | ... | archival producer |
| Kelsey Field | ... | line producer |
| Angela Freedman | ... | executive producer |
| Jenner Furst | ... | executive producer |
| Sharmi Gandhi | ... | executive producer |
| Michael Gasparro | ... | executive produced by |
| Jed Lipinski | ... | co-producer |
| Alec Macrae | ... | supervising producer |
| Julia Willoughby Nason | ... | executive producer |
| Patrick Newell | ... | associate producer |
| Alyssa Raimann | ... | associate producer |
| Michael Swaigen | ... | associate producer |
| Lavell Wells | ... | field producer |
| Joanna Zwickel | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Danielle Furst | ||
| Khari Mateen | ||
Cinematography by
| Evan Jake Cohen | ||
| Luca Del Puppo | ||
| Jay Silver | ||
| Ty Stone | ||
Editing by
| M. Brennan | ||
| Devin Concannon | ||
| Matt Prinzing | ||
| Matthew Prinzing | ||
Editorial Department
| Rachael Black | ... | digital intermediate assist |
| Matt Breitenbach | ... | on-line editor |
| Matthew Breitenbach | ... | digital intermediate editor |
| Carlos Cano | ... | engineer |
| Peter Cioni | ... | digital intermediate management |
| Davis Clenney | ... | digital intermediate administration |
| Eda Dalaman | ... | assistant editor / media manager |
| John DiMare | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| Ryan Duffy | ... | digital intermediate assistant |
| Sean Dunckley | ... | digital intermediate colorist |
| Allyson Geiger | ... | data management |
| Meghan Griesbeck | ... | digital intermediate production coordinator |
| Patrick Newell | ... | associate editor |
| Sawyer Owens | ... | post-production assistant |
| Vince Palazzo | ... | engineer |
| Phil Poli | ... | engineer |
| Blake Pruitt | ... | assistant editor |
| Matt Richardson | ... | media manager |
| Meagan Rodriguez | ... | post production supervisor |
| Mike Silvon | ... | digital intermediate management |
Makeup Department
| Tiffanylee Adorno | ... | makeup artist |
| Adelina Atashi | ... | makeup artist |
| Tess Miller | ... | makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Attika J. Torrence | ... | assistant director (as Attika Torrence) |
Sound Department
| Evan Benjamin | ... | re-recording mixer / sound mixer |
| Matt King | ... | sound recordist |
| Benjamin Nimkin | ... | sound recordist |
| Adam Soltis | ... | sound recordist |
Visual Effects by
| Devin Concannon | ... | graphics |
| Eda Dalaman | ... | graphics |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jason Amendolara | ... | still photographer |
| Drew Cerria | ... | camera operator |
| Andrew Cohen | ... | gaffer |
| Erin Gaddi | ... | camera operator |
| Castle Gosselin | ... | camera operator |
| Sean Herlihy | ... | gaffer |
| Matthew Hutchens | ... | steadicam operater |
| Haroun Ibn-Mock | ... | gaffer |
| Moe LaRena | ... | grip |
| Huttemberg Nassar | ... | grip |
| Brandon Regina | ... | camera operator |
| Matthew Richards | ... | digital imaging technician |
| Michael Swaigen | ... | still photographer |
Music Department
| Shane Eli Abrahams | ... | composer: "our world"- trailer music |
| Jonny Pakfar | ... | composer: "our world"- trailer music |
| Matthew Gregory Powell | ... | songwriter: "Our World" - trailer music |
| Joe Rudge | ... | music supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Stephanie Berumen | ... | production assistant |
| Alexa Burger | ... | production coordinator |
| Chief Coultman | ... | production assistant |
| Jose Delvas | ... | production assistant |
| Carissa Knol | ... | legal services |
| Mackenzie Chambers Leedy | ... | Archival Intern |
| Diana Palacios | ... | clearance counsel |
| Justin Penman | ... | assistant post production accountant |
| Alexz Renteria | ... | production coordinator |
| Tyrone Robinson | ... | production assistant |
| Jack Schimmel | ... | production assistant |
| Sam Walcott | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Hulu (2019) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- ZDF Mediathek (2020) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
- ZDFinfo (2020) (Germany) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cohen & Gardner (production legal)
- TransEuroTV (german version)
- Trevanna Post (post-production accounting)
- Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF) (german version)
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Billy McFarland agreed to appear in the documentary on condition that he be paid. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in 420 AWARDS - 2nd Annual Event (2020). See more » |
| Quotes |
Billy McFarland:
I think it's really easy to play "Monday morning quarterback" for myself right now, looking back and saying, "I should've done this, should've done that," and I certainly made a lot of mistakes, there's no question about that. But, before we had the worst luck, we had the best luck. It sounds crazy, but so many things had to go right to make it this big of a failure. See more » |