5 Creators Who Document Life Like a Coming-of-Age Movie!

We all have stories to tell. Sharing them allows us to connect with each other, bringing forth a sense of comfort and community in us. With the excess of information and comparisons on social media, it is refreshing to see people romanticize the ordinary parts of their lives. It reminds us that giving life meaning isn’t just about living new, exciting experiences daily; it’s about what we make of the mundane. There is a wave of creators all across the internet who document their lives in cinematic videos that feel much like journal entries, pulling us into their worlds and taking us on relatable journeys.

Here are 5 names you can start watching on YouTube today!

1. Life of Riza

Kariza Santos’s YouTube description is simply "life lessons". She started her creator journey by making cinematic vlogs that documented her life in a more visually appealing way than most popular vloggers at the time. Now, her videos are more structured, with quotable scripts and intentional shots. She publishes about her experiences in her 20s and gives advice based on lessons that she has learned.

2. Natalie Lynn

Formerly known as Heyxnatalie, Natalie Lynn describes her content as "making movies out of my life experiences". She has been active on YouTube for 10 years but has recently gained more popularity through her van life series. She documented her solo journey living in a van and traveling the United States in a very honest way, sharing every thought and feeling with her audience.

3. Jeffrey Sun

Jeffrey Sun says his videos portray the idea of "learning to be myself". His content is about love, ambition, exploration, and giving life meaning. Some of his latest videos explored his experience living in a pop-up city with 400 strangers in Patagonia where he connected with creatives from all around the world. He makes life advice videos that are deeply rooted in his own values and experiences.

4. Cam Does It

In Cameron Nuttall’s videos, she is "Thinking, feeling, experiencing and sharing. And so the cycle continues." Her content is slow and cozy, centered around nature, her own introspection, and spirituality. Her videos don’t necessarily deliver explicit life advice, but they do contain reflections that we can relate to and draw inspiration from.

5. Nolan on the Run

Nolan on the Run describes himself as a "Life enjoyer enjoying life. Travelling with a cinema camera, always on the run !!" His content follows him across cities and landscapes, but the real journey is internal. Most of his videos have one-word titles, where he gives his personal interpretations of broad themes of life. His videos feel like watching a character living and slowly coming into himself.

In an age where content is often hyper-edited for virality, these creators choose to create something softer to slow things down, turning everyday moments into cinema. Watching someone else live intentionally can be our inspiration to do the same and bring more meaning into our lives.