Hi, I'm Lily.

Hi, I'm Lily.

Growing up, my mother would share stories of how she and her brother made movies on their Super 8 camera. My sister and I did the same as kids—only with a Flip camera. As I grew older, my love for analog film deepened, and I became enamored with its ability to capture fleeting moments with such beauty.

I find meaning in both the grand and the quiet—preserving life as it is, unfiltered and true. Analog filmmaking allows me to carry on a tradition, not just recording memories but preserving the emotions within them—tangible, timeless, and real.

When we look back at our family’s home movies, we don’t see films made for an audience; we see them made for the sake of remembering. This simple act of preservation, of honoring life as it unfolds, is at the heart of my work. I’m not driven by trends or social media, but by the belief that our stories—our family archives—are among the most valuable things we leave behind.


what it's like working with me:

what it's like working with me:

Behind the scenes, I work softly, capturing with an artist’s eye. My approach is rooted in documentary filmmaking—observing rather than orchestrating, letting life unfold as it is. I seek out the in-between moments, the small gestures, the setting of the day, and the unspoken emotions that make each story unique.

For me, filmmaking is about presence — allowing you to fully live in the moment, free from distraction. 








My love for documenting life is fueled by the things that move me: my family, travel, nature, and music.

I’m deeply sentimental, inspired by warmth and love in all its forms. The way light filters through the trees. The soft glow of a hazy sun. The glint in someone’s eyes.

To feel it all. To hold onto it. To remember.






Lily Marie Films
Lily Marie Films

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