Social Media Squared

As the definition of mainstream popculture has shifted to include (and even focus on) "the internet" over the past 20 odd years, movies and television shows have adapted similarly. The overwhelming majority of modernly-set media will show the presence of social media in at least one way, showing that change is really rather inescapable. Here are some examples of movies or television shows in which social media plays a leading role:

The Social Network

Obviously, this Best Picture nominee wouldn't even exist without Facebook, as it's about...the birth of Facebook, the most globally-used social media site to date. 

Catfish

This is a film about a New York City romance facilitated through the internet, especially Facebook. This movie is an interesting look into how much of our interpersonal communication and relationships have been affected through our online identities and hobbies.

99% Film

http://www.99percentfilm.com/

A film about the Occupy Wall Street movement is going to be created by 99 different award-winning filmmakers. The recent movement took off, largely with the help of twitter to spread awareness and information. 

The Social Media Film Festival

This international film festival lists this as its mission statement: 

"The Social Media Film Festival is an international film festival with films about social media, social change and technology.  It’s more than a film festival. It’s a movement. Being Social. Going Global!"

As we continue to evolve our technology, I wonder how social media's presence will also continue to evolve. It is certainly hard to ignore.