How I Made an Emotional HBO Style Documentary (Full BTS)

In this video, I'll show you how I made an emotional HBO style documentary in this exclusive full BTS. This documentary was shot in just 8 hours and it was one of the hardest documentaries we have ever had to film. If you're looking to make a documentary and you don't know where to start, then this video is for you! I'll show you how to Interview, setup cinematic lighting and capture footage, edit it, and create an emotional documentary.
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Contents of this video:
00:00- Intro
00:33- Why this Documentary
01:26- Meeting the family
02:22- Important Documentary Filmmaking Tip
03:08- Setting up the first interview
06:10- The HARDEST Interview I've Directed
07:37- Setting up the second Interview
08:38- Setting up the final interview
09:56- How we filmed the B-roll

[@itschaistudio]

This felt like an emotional documentary on the making of an emotional documentary, brilliantly put together, and full of valuable advice

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Thank you very much. Projects like these and doing behind the scenes like this is the whole reason why I started the channel in the first place. So it’s great to see positive feedback from content like this.

[@ianreels]

Honestly, this film/BTS surpassed my expectations. It's such a raw, empathetic and beautiful piece. Thank you for putting all this together and sharing it with us. You captured the tone and emotions of the film beautifully. This really inspired me to go out and shoot more docs I genuinely care about. "Giving these unsung heroes a voice" chills...

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Thanks Ian, and we really poured our heart into this one and I’m so glad that people like you can see this and gain something from it. That’s exactly why I started this KZbin channel in the first place. I really wish you the best, my friend and if you ever have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask me it’s also a passion of mine to help young and up-and-coming filmmakers achieve their dreams. 🙌🏻

[@ianreels]

Thanks man, that really means a lot to me, especially coming from someone I look up to in the realm of filmmaking. Can't wait to see more of what you make🍿🔥

[@wesbriggs1709]

Dude your content is amazing, I love how you walk through your thought process and why you make the decisions you do

[@micbab-vg2mu]

great work

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Thanks brother🙏🏻

[@PixelPoly.]

This video inspired me a-lot ❤ Thankyou for providing good learnings.

[@Dczerkawski]

You guys did an exceptional job on this story. Bravo Alex!

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Thanks Danny, how is everything going with your music?

[@ntosoentertainment2476]

Man you have been a great help to me...keep bring good staff..love from malawi..

[@cliftonsledge962]

It’s cool to see the behind the scenes of your work. Never a easy task but stay on the grind 👏🏽

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Thanks brother🙏🏻

[@IkennaVisuals]

Absolutely loved this brother, I can't wait to see more of this! Amaaaaazing!

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Thanks for all the love and support man. We’re still in the process of filming this documentary for this Pakistani fighter but as soon as we’re finished with that we’re going to release a full BTS of that as well.

[@IkennaVisuals]

@@Alexzarfatifilms , you are absolutely welcome my brother! And oeeeh, I saw some snippits of the BTS in one of your latest video. That one looked also very sick, I really can't wait for that one! Good luck with filming and editing :)

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

@@IkennaVisuals thank you man🙏🏻

[@WSEmx]

Amazing explanation, thanks!

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Thanks brother🙌🏻

[@user-wu2fg7di6x]

Thanks Alex. It’s great 👍

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Awesome glad you enjoyed it

[@steveschnetzler5471]

Great BTS, thanks for doing it.

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Thanks Steve I appreciate it

[@rixflix2006]

Nice job Alex.

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Thanks Richard

[@kelvinsakala]

Today have managed to watch till the end, You know Being a parent it's tough to watch another parent going through such a tough time.

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Believe I completely understand you. I really can’t imagine the horror of going through something like this. All I can say is that I am very happy to in someway be a part of this and help in a way that I can. Thanks for watching man and supporting the channel. I appreciate it and I wish you and your family to be happy healthy and wealthy. God bless. 🙏🏻

[@kelvinsakala]

@Alexzarfatifilms thank you so much, can't wait for the classes to start as a beginner based in Africa, Zambia. I feel learning from you will help me do the right things in film and video production.

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

@@kelvinsakala That is my goal brother

[@y_annickscott]

Superbe vidéo et excellente approche que je partage et que j'utilise notamment lors de films de mariage ! Thanks you very much :)

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Thank you brother🙏🏻

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[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Lol I don’t know but they look 🔥

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[@f0t0b0y]

Can a 10 minute film be considered a documentary?

[@f0t0b0y]

I mean when wouldn’t you invest a little bit more time in developing the story? I’m not trolling, I’m truly curious. Is this more of a spec doc?