Why Gen Z is falling in love with film photography

Gen Z is turning to film photography as an escape from algorithmic social media feeds. According to an expert at USC's Roski School of Art and Design, young people are increasingly opting out of the digital noise to embrace a more deliberate, tactile approach to photography and seeing the world. Film's appeal lies in its tangibility and the intentionality it demands — every shot requires thought, every roll is finite, and there's no algorithmic feed deciding what you should see next.

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