The internet stopped feeling fun, so I made this

Remember when the internet felt like an endless playground, full of creativity and quirky surprises? I set out to capture that feeling in a cinematic monologue short film about creating a zine — a visual essay on nostalgia, playfulness, and the lost joy of online creativity. This is a creative documentary exploring the artistic process, showing how design, reflection, and experimentation can revive curiosity and connection in the digital world. Whether you’re a fan of early internet culture or simply seeking inspiration, this video is about reclaiming creativity and playful expression. ➮ CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:46 - chapter I: idea.exe: booting up the zine 3:28 - chapter II: designing the playground 7:21 - chapter III: you’ve got zine 8:21 - chapter IV: a look back Thanks for watching! ➮ GET YOUR OWN COPY If you'd like to take a trip down memory lane, you can download your own copy of the zine on Gumroad! 👉 https://julianasekai.gumroad.com/l/wohgb ➮ GEAR I USE Camera: https://amzn.to/3XCOwWQ Microphone: https://amzn.to/4izzCIW Microphone Foam Cover: https://amzn.to/3FkuBps Lighting: https://amzn.to/43xQhs3 Smart Color-Changing Bulbs: https://amzn.to/4kGVdB2 Edited & Color Graded in - DaVinci Resolve Studio ➮ MUSIC Epidemic Sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/animu4 ➮ WHERE CREATIVITY CONTINUES… 📸 Instagram:   / julianasekai   🖌️ Newsletter: https://julianasekai.substack.com/ 🌐 Website: https://julianasekai.com/ 📩 Email: [email protected] Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you if you purchase through them. cinematic monologue short film, creative documentary, art exploration monologue, process of trying, creativity journey, visual essay, aesthetic film, narrative documentary, artistic reflection, slow living creative process, zine making visual essay, creative zine process ✞