CLOSING DAY OF THE OG IRIS RECORDS SHOP

Short Doc • 4 min • PG
Directed by Juan Diego Roque

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Iris Records opened in 1996 and held a space for crate diggers, DJs, music lovers, and more. The closing day was documented getting word from long-time fans and capturing their bittersweet joy as they dig through the crates one last time. The store now runs across the street from this original shop on 109 Brunswick Street.

Filmmaker & Documentarian

Diego

Diego is a filmmaker, documentarian, and the founder of 3R. He has captured and told the stories of many New Jersey and New York artists, musicians, businesses, and brands. Over the years, he has developed a catalog of personal work with a passionate focus on narrative filmmaking seeking to produce his first feature film and create an independent streaming platform with a strong community angle.

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A short documentary capturing the closing day of the original Iris Records shop in Jersey City and the community that shaped it.

  • “Closing Day of the Original Iris Records Shop” is a short documentary capturing the final day of the original Iris Records shop in Jersey City before it closed in 2019. Iris Records was a beautiful space for music lovers, collectors, and anyone exploring the culture of downtown Jersey City.

    This film documents the energy inside the store on its last day, the reactions from customers, and the atmosphere that made Iris Records a special part of the city. It's part of 3R’s ongoing effort to preserve stories from local institutions and the people who keep them alive.

  • Iris Records operated for decades as one of Jersey City's most popular vinyl shops. It was a true hub for collectors, DJs, and local residents. When the shop announced it would be closing its original location in February 2019, it marked the end of an era.

    This film captures:

    • the final hours inside the shop

    • the reactions of long-time customers

    • the feeling of a cultural landmark closing

    • the history and significance of Iris Records in Jersey City

    Even though the owner later opened a smaller shop across the street, the closing of the original storefront remains a meaningful moment in local music culture.

  • ACCORDION 3 — CREDITS

    Directed by: Juan Diego Roque
    Produced by: 3R (3R.studio)
    Cinematography: Juan Diego Roque
    Editing: Juan Diego Roque
    Sound: 3R

    Featuring:

    • Stephen Gritzan (Owner)

    • Iris Records customers & collectors

    • Jersey City residents

    Location: Iris Records, Brunswick Street, Jersey City, NJ
    Date of Filming: February 2019