What Is Charli XCX's "Camera" About? The Vincent Cassel Video Explained

"Camera" is about Charli XCX's move into film and whether to step away from pop. It was released July 21, 2026 as the final single before her album Music, Fashion, Film, which followed on July 24 through Atlantic.

Who is in the "Camera" video?

Vincent Cassel. Aidan Zamiri directed the video as a single black-and-white take, with Charli playing the director.

Who made the song?

Charli XCX wrote it with Finn Keane, who produced it with A. G. Cook. It is guitar-led and more introspective than the rest of the album.

What album is it on?

Music, Fashion, Film, the follow-up to Brat. Its earlier singles were "Rock Music," "SS26" and "Wink Wink."

Quick answers

Who directed the "Camera" video? Aidan Zamiri.

Who produced "Camera"? Finn Keane and A. G. Cook.

When did it come out? July 21, 2026.