Volg Je Me Nog?

In Volg je me nog? philosopher and journalist Doortje Smithuijsen and director Willem Timmers portray three women in their thirties who live in the Randstad region and seemingly lead enjoyable lives full of glamorous events, free stuff, and Instagrammable homes. For over ten years, they have been making money with this image via Instagram. They travel the world and have hundreds of thousands of followers.

As the documentary progresses, the downsides of their lives as influencers also come to light: the insecurity caused by constantly looking at yourself and how it feels to lose followers. Due to constantly changing algorithms, their followers and reach are decreasing, and they are being overtaken by a new generation of young influencers. How sustainable is the profession of influencer, really?

Directed by: Willem Timmers & Doortje Smithuijsen
Client: VPRO
Release year: 2020