Saturday Mornings: Film Isn’t Dead — Why Gen Z Is Bringing Back Old Cameras

MoneyFM 89.3 Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen talks with veteran photo journalist and photographer Kris LeBoutillier. This week on Singapore Home Brew, we dive into a fascinating cultural shift: the return of film photography. And not just film — early‑2000s digicams, camcorders, disposable cameras, even flip phones.  Gen Z and younger millennials are exhausted by algorithmic feeds, AI‑generated perfection, and the endless sameness of smartphone photography. They want something tactile, unpredictable, imperfect — something human. And old cameras deliver exactly that. We explore the three overlapping trends driving this movement: 📸 The Film Camera Revival — grain, blur, light leaks, and the thrill of waiting for your photos. 📷 Digicam Culture — harsh flash, low megapixels, oversaturated colours… now considered cool. 🤖 The Anti‑AI Aesthetic — visual proof that a real person was there. Kris explains why this isn’t nostalgia — it’s a counterreaction to hyper‑digital life. A mindfulness practice. A creative rebellion. A way to slow down. Singapore is feeling it too: vintage camera prices are soaring, classes are full, and young creators are rediscovering the joy of intentional photography.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.