{"title":"Forging Fate: The Disappearing Art Dealer","originalTitle":"Forging Fate: The Disappearing Art Dealer","src":"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/M\/MV5BNzQyOWJlNmYtMzYzNy00NzAyLWJmMjktNzE3ZTg2MDU5YmIxXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_QL75_UY281_CR5,0,190,281_.jpg","srcset":"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/M\/MV5BNzQyOWJlNmYtMzYzNy00NzAyLWJmMjktNzE3ZTg2MDU5YmIxXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_QL75_UY281_CR5,0,190,281_.jpg 190w, https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/M\/MV5BNzQyOWJlNmYtMzYzNy00NzAyLWJmMjktNzE3ZTg2MDU5YmIxXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_QL75_UY422_CR6,0,285,422_.jpg 285w, https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/M\/MV5BNzQyOWJlNmYtMzYzNy00NzAyLWJmMjktNzE3ZTg2MDU5YmIxXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_QL75_UY562_CR9,0,380,562_.jpg 380w","rate":null,"numVotes":null,"year":2025,"runtime":52,"isAdult":null,"type":null,"actors":[{"id":"8012497","name":"Stuart Whelan","const":"nm8004657"},{"id":"8012498","name":"Mike Kelson","const":"nm7741792"},{"id":"8012499","name":"Yiannis Alexiou","const":"nm4109688"},{"id":"8012500","name":"Christopher A. 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Philbrick\u0027s story is a classic example of a meteoric rise followed by a spectacular fall, involving high-stakes fraud, international intrigue, and a dramatic escape to a tropical paradise. Born in 1987, Philbrick showed early promise in the art world. His passion and knowledge led him to study art at Goldsmiths University in London. Soon after, he started his career at the prestigious White Cube Gallery. His charm, coupled with an uncanny ability to navigate the art market, quickly propelled him to establish his galleries in London\u0027s Mayfair and Miami. Philbrick\u0027s business centered on dealing in the secondary art market, often involving high-value contemporary art from artists like Christopher Wool and Rudolf Stingel. However, Philbrick\u0027s success was built on a foundation of deceit. The documentary reveals how he engaged in unethical practices, such as selling over 100% ownership of artworks, creating fake invoices, and manipulating art auctions. His world was one of extravagance, funded by these fraudulent deals. He lived a life of luxury, travelling by private jet, hosting lavish parties on yachts, and enjoying the company of his reality star wife. Philbrick\u0027s downfall began when his elaborate schemes started to unravel. As lawsuits and criminal charges mounted, he fled to Vanuatu, a remote island in the South Pacific. The documentary captures this dramatic turn of events, depicting how Philbrick transitioned from a high-flying art dealer to a fugitive, eventually becoming a bizarre figure among the local island community and known as the \u0022king of the dogs.\u0022 Following Philbrick\u0027s escape, the art world was plunged into a frantic search to locate the artworks entangled in his fraudulent dealings. This desperate hunt highlighted the vast scale of his scams, as countless individuals grappled with the repercussions. The impact of Philbrick\u0027s deceit was devastating: people lost their homes, businesses, and even families, as they tried to salvage what they could from the ruins of his elaborate schemes. The documentary poignantly captures the human cost of Philbrick\u0027s fraud, painting a vivid picture of the ripple effects that extended far beyond the art world. The film provides a detailed look into the unregulated and opaque nature of the art world, where transactions often rely on trust and handshake deals. It highlights how Philbrick exploited this environment to perpetrate his fraud, ultimately causing significant damage to investors, artists, and the industry as a whole. The documentary includes interviews with those who were close to Philbrick, along with industry experts who provide insight into the mechanisms and impact of his actions. \u0022Forging Fate: The Disappearing Art Dealer\u0022 is not just the story of one man\u0027s greed and betrayal; it\u0027s a cautionary tale that sheds light on the vulnerabilities of handshake deals and trust at face value. The documentary is a compelling narrative of ambition, deception, and the pursuit of wealth, set against the backdrop of one of the world\u0027s most glamorous and secretive industries.","wins":0,"nominations":null,"casts":[{"name":"Stuart Whelan","code":"nm8004657","characters":"Art Market Participant"},{"name":"Mike Kelson","code":"nm7741792","characters":"Art Buyer"},{"name":"Yiannis Alexiou","code":"nm4109688","characters":"Inigo Philbrick"},{"name":"Christopher A. 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