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| name = Teenage Paparazzo
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| image = Teenagepapposter.jpg
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| caption = Promotional poster
| director = [[Adrian Grenier]]
| director = [[Adrian Grenier]]
| producer = Adrian Grenier<br>Bert Marcus
| producer = {{plainlist|
* Adrian Grenier
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| writer =
* Matthew Cooke
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| narrator = Thomas de Zengotia
* Bert Marcus
| starring = Adrian Grenier<br>[[Austin Visschedyk]]<br>[[Lindsay Lohan]]<br>[[Paris Hilton]]<br>[[Alec Baldwin]]<br>[[Kevin Connolly]]<br>[[Matt Damon]]<br>[[Whoopi Goldberg]]<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1232206/ Cast]</ref>
* John Loar<ref name=variety/>
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| music =
* Robin Garvick
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| cinematography =
* Lynda Pribyl
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| writer = {{plainlist|
* Adrian Grenier
* [[Thomas de Zengotita]]
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| narrator = Thomas de Zengotita
| starring = {{plainlist|
* Adrian Grenier
* Austin Visschedyk
* [[Lindsay Lohan]]
* [[Paris Hilton]]
* [[Alec Baldwin]]
* [[Kevin Connolly (actor)|Kevin Connolly]]
* [[Matt Damon]]
* [[Whoopi Goldberg]]
}}
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| music = Janice Ginsberg
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| cinematography = David Serafin
| editing = Jim Curtis Mol
| editing = Jim Curtis Mol
| distributor = Reckless Productions
| distributor = HBO
| released = {{Film date|2010|9|27}}
| released = {{Film date|2010|1|22|[[26th Sundance Film Festival|Sundance]]|2010|9|27|[[HBO]]}}
| runtime =
| runtime = 91 minutes
| country = {{Film US}}
| country = United States
| language = English
| language = English
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'''Teenage Paparazzo''' is a 2010 documentary film about the life and times of a 14-year-old Pap named Austin Visschedyk. It was produced and directed by actor [[Adrian Grenier]].
'''''Teenage Paparazzo''''' is a 2010 [[documentary film]] about the life and times of a 14-year-old [[paparazzi|paparazzi photographer]] named Austin Visschedyk. It was directed by actor [[Adrian Grenier]] and produced by Bert Marcus, Adrian Grenier and Matthew Cooke.


==Sypnosis==
==Film premise==
'''Teenage Paparazzo''' documents the true story of a relationship between a 14 year-old paparazzo (Austin Visschedyk) and Adrian Grenier, the star of the HBO series Entourage. Inspired by a chance encounter with Visschedyk during a night out, Grenier decides, for a change, to turn the cameras on the paparazzi in an effort to document this unique teenager’s world. But the actor/director soon finds the project turning into a personal challenge as Grenier is forced to take responsibility for his influence on his subject’s life. As Visschedyk succumbs to the lure of fame, Grenier sets out to understand what makes that lure so powerful—hoping that he and Austin can find something more authentic than the relationship of mutual exploitation that now exists between them. <ref>[http://www.teenagepaparazzo.com/the-film/ The Film]</ref>
''Teenage Paparazzo'' chronicles the relationship of a 14-year-old paparazzo [[Austin Visschedyk]] and actor Adrian Grenier. Grenier encountered Visschedyk one night and decided to follow him while searching for celebrities. Grenier had set himself a mission in getting to understand the world of the [[paparazzi]]. Austin has to be tutored and stays up late at night taking pictures and surfing the [[internet]]. During the day he is often called away to photograph celebrities, which he is successful at doing due to his young age and appearance. As the film progresses Grenier realizes his rather negative influence on Visschedyk's life. A year after initial production of the film ended, Austin's attitude and behavior has changed for the better. Grenier offers Austin a relationship stronger than the pap-celebrity one they have had. The film concludes with Austin telling Adrian to turn the camera off, which he subsequently does.


==Critical reaction==
== Release ==
''Teenage Paparazzo'' premiered at the [[2010 Sundance Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2010/01/sundance-2010-teenage-paparazzo-turns-the-lens-of-fame-back-on-itself.html|title=Sundance 2010: 'Teenage Paparazzo' turns the lens of fame back on itself|last=Olsen|first=Mark|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=2010-01-22|accessdate=2014-10-24}}</ref> It aired on [[HBO]] on September 27, 2010,<ref name=nytimes>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/27/arts/television/27teenage.html?_r=0|title=A Kid With a Camera and a Documenter|last=Genzlinger|first=Neil|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=2010-09-26|accessdate=2014-10-24}}</ref> and was released on DVD on March 29, 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nola.com/movies/index.ssf/2011/03/on_dvd_today_black_swan_treme.html|title=On DVD today: 'Black Swan,' 'Treme: Season 1,' 'Teenage Paparazzo,' and more|last=Scott|first=Mike|work=[[The Times-Picayune]]|date=2011-03-29|accessdate=2014-10-24}}</ref>
''Teenage Paparazzo'' received positive reviews from critics. Jeniffer Merin of [[About.com]] gave the film four out of five stars, saying "Grenier not only does a very good job of considering the many nuances of the relationship between paparazzi and celebrities, his presentation is thoroughly entertaining."

<ref>[http://documentaries.about.com/od/revie2/fr/Teenage-Paparazzo-Movie-Review-Of-Teenage-Paparazzo-2010.htm About.com Review]</ref> David Chen of Slash Film.com praised ''Teenage Paparazzo'' as well, commenting "Teenage Paparazzo Austin Visschedyk actually proves to be an incredibly fascinating individual and documentary subject. But Grenier also manages to weave in some cultural analysis and some decent drama to create a film that’s entertaining from beginning to end." <ref>[http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/01/24/sundance-video-review-teenage-paparazzo/ Slash Film.com Review]</ref>
== Reception ==
[[Rotten Tomatoes]], a [[review aggregator]], reports that 100% of five surveyed critics gave the film a positive review; the average rating was 6.7/10.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/teenage-paparazzi/|title=Teenage Paparazzo (2010)|work=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|accessdate=2014-10-24}}</ref> Jeniffer Merin of [[About.com]] gave the film four out of five stars, saying "Grenier not only does a very good job of considering the many nuances of the relationship between paparazzi and celebrities, his presentation is thoroughly entertaining."<ref>[http://documentaries.about.com/od/revie2/fr/Teenage-Paparazzo-Movie-Review-Of-Teenage-Paparazzo-2010.htm About.com Review]</ref>{{unreliable source?|date=October 2014}} David Chen of [[SlashFilm]] wrote, "Teenage Paparazzo Austin Visschedyk actually proves to be an incredibly fascinating individual and documentary subject. But Grenier also manages to weave in some cultural analysis and some decent drama to create a film that’s entertaining from beginning to end."<ref>[http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/01/24/sundance-video-review-teenage-paparazzo/ Slash Film.com Review]</ref> Dennis Harvey of ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' wrote, "Adrian Grenier's excellent feature offers sophisticated musings on America's obsession with fame."<ref name=variety>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2010/film/reviews/teenage-paparazzo-1117941951/|title=Review: 'Teenage Paparazzo'|last=Harvey|first=Dennis|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=2010-01-23|accessdate=2014-10-24}}</ref> [[Neil Genzlinger]] of ''[[The New York Times]]'' called it "a surprisingly engaging, well-thought-out film."<ref name=nytimes/> John DeFore of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' described it as "a lively [documentary] whose familiar subject matter is countered by a novel spin and its maker's privileged vantage point".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/teenage-paparazzo-film-review-29247|title=Teenage Paparazzo -- Film Review|last=DeFore|first=John|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=2010-10-14|accessdate=2014-10-24}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb title|1232206}}
* {{IMDb title|1232206}}
* {{Official website|http://www.teenagepaparazzo.com/}}


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Latest revision as of 21:54, 5 September 2024

Teenage Paparazzo
Promotional poster
Directed byAdrian Grenier
Written by
Produced by
  • Adrian Grenier
  • Matthew Cooke
  • Bert Marcus
  • John Loar[1]
  • Robin Garvick
  • Lynda Pribyl
Starring
Narrated byThomas de Zengotita
CinematographyDavid Serafin
Edited byJim Curtis Mol
Music byJanice Ginsberg
Distributed byHBO
Release dates
  • January 22, 2010 (2010-01-22) (Sundance)
  • September 27, 2010 (2010-09-27) (HBO)
Running time
91 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Teenage Paparazzo is a 2010 documentary film about the life and times of a 14-year-old paparazzi photographer named Austin Visschedyk. It was directed by actor Adrian Grenier and produced by Bert Marcus, Adrian Grenier and Matthew Cooke.

Film premise

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Teenage Paparazzo chronicles the relationship of a 14-year-old paparazzo Austin Visschedyk and actor Adrian Grenier. Grenier encountered Visschedyk one night and decided to follow him while searching for celebrities. Grenier had set himself a mission in getting to understand the world of the paparazzi. Austin has to be tutored and stays up late at night taking pictures and surfing the internet. During the day he is often called away to photograph celebrities, which he is successful at doing due to his young age and appearance. As the film progresses Grenier realizes his rather negative influence on Visschedyk's life. A year after initial production of the film ended, Austin's attitude and behavior has changed for the better. Grenier offers Austin a relationship stronger than the pap-celebrity one they have had. The film concludes with Austin telling Adrian to turn the camera off, which he subsequently does.

Release

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Teenage Paparazzo premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival.[2] It aired on HBO on September 27, 2010,[3] and was released on DVD on March 29, 2011.[4]

Reception

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Rotten Tomatoes, a review aggregator, reports that 100% of five surveyed critics gave the film a positive review; the average rating was 6.7/10.[5] Jeniffer Merin of About.com gave the film four out of five stars, saying "Grenier not only does a very good job of considering the many nuances of the relationship between paparazzi and celebrities, his presentation is thoroughly entertaining."[6][unreliable source?] David Chen of SlashFilm wrote, "Teenage Paparazzo Austin Visschedyk actually proves to be an incredibly fascinating individual and documentary subject. But Grenier also manages to weave in some cultural analysis and some decent drama to create a film that’s entertaining from beginning to end."[7] Dennis Harvey of Variety wrote, "Adrian Grenier's excellent feature offers sophisticated musings on America's obsession with fame."[1] Neil Genzlinger of The New York Times called it "a surprisingly engaging, well-thought-out film."[3] John DeFore of The Hollywood Reporter described it as "a lively [documentary] whose familiar subject matter is countered by a novel spin and its maker's privileged vantage point".[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b Harvey, Dennis (2010-01-23). "Review: 'Teenage Paparazzo'". Variety. Retrieved 2014-10-24.
  2. ^ Olsen, Mark (2010-01-22). "Sundance 2010: 'Teenage Paparazzo' turns the lens of fame back on itself". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2014-10-24.
  3. ^ a b Genzlinger, Neil (2010-09-26). "A Kid With a Camera and a Documenter". The New York Times. Retrieved 2014-10-24.
  4. ^ Scott, Mike (2011-03-29). "On DVD today: 'Black Swan,' 'Treme: Season 1,' 'Teenage Paparazzo,' and more". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved 2014-10-24.
  5. ^ "Teenage Paparazzo (2010)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2014-10-24.
  6. ^ About.com Review
  7. ^ Slash Film.com Review
  8. ^ DeFore, John (2010-10-14). "Teenage Paparazzo -- Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2014-10-24.
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