It stars Dickinson, Nora Zehetner, Dan Gill, Alexia Rasmussen, Gavin McInnes and Reggie Watts.

[5] In October 2015, Amazon Studios acquired distribution rights to the film, partnering with Magnolia Pictures for its theatrical release.

[10] Ben Kengisberg of Variety gave the film a positive review writing: "But a contemplative tone, a zigzagging narrative, superb widescreen black-and-white cinematography and an infusion of dry humor make it feel genuinely fresh.

"[11] Eric Kohn of Indiewire.com gave the film an A and a positive review writing: "At times, 'Creative Control' feels just a touch overstylized for its own good, with a few too many slo-mo bits set to classical music to remind us of the refined environment at every turn.

Even then, however, the overstatement plays into the movie's favor by elaborating on the illusion of perfection created by twenty-first century machines.