“We Are Your Friends”

Fact Sheet

1. Was re-written and directed by MTV’s “Catfish” co-host Max Joseph
2. Casts Zac Efron CQ, Zac Efron as main character Cole Carter CQ, Cole Carter ,23 year old aspiring DJ.
3. Many famous EDM artists are featured in the film such as Alesso CQ, Alesso, Nicky Romero CQ, Nicky Romero, and Dillon Francis CQ, Dillon Francis. Who all play themselves.
4. The production begun Aug 18, 2014 in San Fernando Valley, CA
5. Original story was provided by Richard Silverman CQ, Richard Silverman. A screen writer Who found his inspiration at the Vegas nightclub XS.
6. Richard Silverman is the original mind for the screenplay “We Are Your Friends” He was formerly the CEO of the Grand Sierra hotel-casino located in Reno before he was a screen writer.
7. The Screenplay was originally drafted in 2013
8. The main filming locations included Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, and Las Vegas
9. The title of the film stems from a EDM song “We Are Your Friends” produced and sung by EDM artists Justice vs. Simian released in 2006.
10. “We Are Your Friends” grossed $1,767,308 its opening weekend and received mixed reviews across all film review websites.
11. Many EDM artists expressed their disapproval for the film and how inaccurate the portrayal is of the industry.