Well, I like how they disappear after a while. It's like, my short films are exclusive, you know? But, umm, it's annoying when I can't save them easily for my portfolio. I use them pretty often though, almost every day, to share my work. What I like most is the exclusivity, but the lack of control over them drives me up the wall.

— 22-year-old female aspiring filmmaker from Brooklyn, NY, who uses Snapchat to share short films and creative projects.

Filters are probably the only thing that still makes Snapchat fun for me. I use the dog filter a lot, it's cute and silly. And then there are these seasonal ones, like the Halloween masks, they're cool. They make my snaps more interesting, you know? But again, it's just not the same thrill as before.

— 22-year-old female college student from Los Angeles, CA, who frequently uses Snapchat to stay connected with friends and share daily moments.

The ephemeral messages give my work an exclusive feel, and the filters add a fun element. But it's frustrating because these engaging parts are marred by the app's overall limitations. It's like, I love these features, but they're not enough to make up for the rest.

— 22-year-old female aspiring filmmaker from Brooklyn, NY, who uses Snapchat to share short films and creative projects.

I'd love to see more exclusive content like behind-the-scenes looks at films or interviews with filmmakers. That would be amazing for my community. I'd probably use it at least a few times a week, but again, if I can't save it easily, it's going to be a major letdown.

— 22-year-old female aspiring filmmaker from Brooklyn, NY, who uses Snapchat to share short films and creative projects.

Custom lenses that are themed around filmmaking or art would be cool. Like, lenses that let you add film effects or artistic overlays. I use custom lenses pretty often, maybe a few times a week, but they need to be more relevant to my work to really grab my attention.

— 22-year-old female aspiring filmmaker from Brooklyn, NY, who uses Snapchat to share short films and creative projects.

Honestly, Snapchat needs to step up its game. Maybe they could introduce more interactive games within the app, or even better, integrate with other apps for a more seamless experience. As for improvements, the interface could be less cluttered, and maybe they could bring back some of the old fun features that they've removed over time. It's just not as engaging as it used to be.

— 22-year-old female college student from Los Angeles, CA, who frequently uses Snapchat to stay connected with friends and share daily moments.