Myspace Comes Back @Hot Docs 2026

The documentary Myspace, directed by Tommy Avallone and premiering at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, revisits the explosive rise of Myspace in the early 2000s. Central to the story is co-founder Chris DeWolfe, whose vision helped transform the platform from a simple social networking site into a cultural powerhouse. The film explores how Myspace became a pioneering space for music discovery, personal expression, and digital identity, giving rise to a new generation of artists and online personalities while reshaping how people interacted on the internet.

Through interviews with insiders, creatives, and early adopters, the film examines both the innovation and the eventual decline of the platform. It highlights how DeWolfe and his team navigated rapid growth, competition, and shifting user expectations, ultimately setting the stage for today’s social media landscape. By tracing Myspace’s influence—from its peak dominance to its fall—the documentary offers a reflective look at its lasting legacy, including the birth of influencer culture and the evolving relationship between technology, identity, and community. FERNTV can’t believe how time is just passing us by so quickly.