Camera Roll 3 (2018-2022)

About This Movie

Camera Roll 3 feels like peeking into someone's personal scrapbook, only it’s on film. It's a tightly packed three and a half minutes that encapsulates five years of life. The filmmaker’s transition from the quietness of Ithaca to the bustling streets of Chicago is beautifully raw. You can almost feel the nostalgia mixed with the weight of the pandemic's shadow. The pacing is brisk, yet it lingers on moments that resonate deeply—friend gatherings, road trips, and those quiet solitary moments. It’s this blend that gives it a very intimate, almost diary-like quality. The practical effects feel grounded, and it’s the kind of film that manages to evoke reflection without oversentimentality, making it distinctive in its understated approach.

Diary film seriesExplores personal transitionsReflective of pandemic experience