Instant Dreams (2017)

The contrast between the analog and digital worlds is striking, exemplified by the soft, nostalgic images from a Polaroid and the crisp clarity of countless photos on an iPhone. In this thought-provoking visual essay, Willem Baptist delves into the innovative mind of Edwin H. Land, the creator of the Polaroid camera. Even now, many enthusiasts continue to embrace his instant photography vision. Stephen Herchen, a former Polaroid employee, relocated to Europe to help develop Polaroid 2.0. Christopher Bonanos, author of Instant: The Story of Polaroid, recalls the heartbreak of learning the company would cease film production. Meanwhile, artist Stefanie Schneider utilizes the unique blur of expired Polaroid film to enhance her art.