Synopsis
A couple's seemingly perfect afternoon together unravels beneath the surface, exposing the digital disconnection that permeates modern relationships. As they meet for lunch in their curated, Instagram-worthy home, their physical presence is overshadowed by their obsession with online validation. Both are consumed by their phones, scrolling through social media and discussing their latest posts with an air of detachment.
The woman contemplates how to craft a more "interesting" aesthetic for her feed, while the man, lost in his digital world, offers little emotional connection. As they engage in a superficial conversation about likes and engagement, the depth of their bond fades into the background, replaced by the constant pull of curated online personas.
A surreal dream sequence amplifies the absurdity of their situation. The man recounts a bizarre tale of chasing an ever-louder malfunctioning TV, which culminates in a comical chase with Danny DeVito wearing high-heels. As he struggles to sound authentic, the woman, ever the elusive presence, plays her own digital game—texting him from the bathroom, teasing him with the knowledge of an admirer while remaining emotionally distant.
In the end, the couple parts ways, still tethered to their phones, never breaking free from the digital cocoon that has swallowed their real connection. InstantGlam Story is a sharp critique of how social media's thirst for validation erodes genuine intimacy, reducing relationships to likes, filters, and carefully crafted images. Through its satirical lens, the film reveals the alienating effect of online personas and the surreal disconnection that defines modern love.
Credits
Written by Mia Raz & Tamara Vallarta
Directed by Mia Raz
Assistant Director - Miguel Ángel Aguilar
Cinematographer/Editor - Gerardo Muñiz
Producer - Edgar Díaz
Casting - Mia Raz
Color Grading - Massimiliano Bonavia
Art Director - Adriana Aquilar
Assistant Art Director - Emilio Vargas
Makup & Hair Artist - Vanessa Villaescusa
Sound - Mike Madrigal
Sound Mixer - Paolo Capponi
Music by Mia Raz
She uses social media to create an impeccable image of herself that is attractive and inspiring for others. She is also trying to find a 'hack' which adds at least a million followers to her account.
He uses social media mainly to promote his fitness business, however, he can't resist to follow the accounts of attractive women, especially those who shamelessly expose their bodies.