You Will Survive Doomsday - A Short Documentary Film

'You Will Survive Doomsday' is a short documentary film that I directed and shot, featuring Bruce Beach and the underground nuclear fallout shelter that he constructed out of forty-two school buses buried under twelve feet of concrete and earth.
The film is a portrait of Bruce that explores his unconventional journey and the reasons behind it.
I'm in the process of moving my short films from Vimeo over to my UA-cam channel and I wanted to start with this one.
Shot on the Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro and Pocket Cinema Camera 4K.
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[@oliverhardinge]

Felt like I was sitting down reading a really good book. Incredible work Kyle, glad you’re showing us these.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thank you, Oliver. I appreciate that!

[@MicaelWidell]

Beautiful. I love the ambience, the music, the footage - everything!

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks for watching.

[@jasonwhitehead4068]

Beautiful. It’s definitely not the voice of a crazy man.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks, Jason.

[@clarhettcoalfield3616]

Emotionally I'm left with a spectre of sadness as I watched this, and perhaps a part of that is having a childhood that was entombed in the late 60's a 70's. You see, the Cuban missile crises was still fresh in my parents mind, and their decision to move to Canada instead of the US had a lot to do with that very thought....of what if. Its poignant that we each look into our past in order to understand the journey we are each on. Kyle .... just thanks man. Be well, stay safe.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thank you, Clarhett. Can only imagine how things were back then. It’s a hard thing to fully grasp.

[@BryceDocherty]

Amazing film. So heartwarming. Excellent cinematography and storytelling. He will be immortalized in this art. RIP Bruce.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thank you, Bryce!

[@priyaanshu6391]

I’ve been coming back to watch this gem every once in a while ever since I found it sometime last year. This film is an absolute masterpiece, Kyle. Bruce’s story is mesmerising, and your presentation has done it perfect justice. Would love to see more of your documentary work.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Very kind of you! Thanks so much.

[@panelsandbars]

This is is sensational. A wonderful way to paint a portrait of an individual living a life some may consider unconventional.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thank you! Bruce’s story and work has often been sensationalized by others. I really wanted to tell an authentic story.

[@csorgotom]

Extremely professional storytelling, cinematography, editing, score. Very well done.

[@BronsonWilson]

This is a video translation of a portrait picture.

[@KyleMcDougall]

🙏

[@2020-k8v]

Simply Great Short Film - Shot, colors, cut montage, background noise, music - Bravo!

[@airindiana]

This is an inspirational doc. I’d love to see a making of even if it’s just discussion without BTS footage. I think it’s stunning.

[@benjwicker]

I watched this three times last year, so glad it made the move to UA-cam!! Absolutely incredible documentary, your care and sensitivity for the story is evident. A fantastic story. A job well done.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks, Ben! Really appreciate the comment. Glad you enjoyed the film.

[@nerdbot4629]

I love how you depict him with such authenticity and honesty, Great work!

[@pushingfilm]

Such great work Kyle, loved seeing the final result of some of the tidbits of content from this doco that you'd teased in previous videos! Thanks for sharing.

[@KyleMcDougall]

I appreciate that, man. Thanks for watching. 🙏

[@DesertRascal]

100%! Bruce's lesson can only be learned via the intellectual honesty and humility he was unashamed to live by. We are all "chewing the chewed", and looking for shelter in a treacherous realm. Fortunately, this place is NOT our home. We will not find shelter here. I wish this was a longer video, so much can be learned from a man like Bruce.

[@devincheh4064]

So much skills and details in a shot film, love everything in this video :)

[@KyleMcDougall]

🙏

[@justinw75]

Wonderfully done... but gave me such an eerie feel.

[@michaelroy2961]

This was fantastic! I genuinely was unable to focus on anything else while I was watching, simply an amazing job of telling this story.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks, Michael. Much appreciated.

[@chrisdowswell]

W O W ! Stunning work. Such an interesting story and everything, from filming to music, edit are beautiful!

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thank you, Chris.

[@studiosoul]

The storytelling is so good and I especially like the cinematography and music choice - exceptional eye!

[@The_Real_Reese]

Fantastic feature. Bruce should be an example dedication. loved this

[@thehealthpotions]

Goosebumps all over, this was flipping amazing and the audio was so on point

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thank you. I appreciate that. 🙏

[@jasonrios2773]

Thank you so much for this Kyle! I have been given the opportunity to film a mini documentary on a jiu jitsu world athlete champ so I want to surprise them with the most amazing video they have ever seen and this video is my main inspiration! The sound, the story telling, the whole thing is a masterpiece! Keep it up!

[@KyleMcDougall]

Cheers, Jason! Really happy to hear that this video inspired you. Best of luck with your doc!

[@jackmatthews9390]

Kyle I didn’t know you had it in you. this was fantastic! I am so proud of you. I spent time as a material scientist in the nuc field for a short period of time . I can tell you, he’s not the only one. Well done.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks, Jack. Really appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed this one. 🙏

[@KurtRatliff]

Dude - great subject, beautifully shot and amazing editing. Much good, my friend - much good.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks Kurtis!

[@Despacitoporelmundo]

First thing that stands out is his clear voice and thoughts. Next thing is beautiful image colour and composition. Next thing that stands out is how you sew it all together with evident care. Congratulations from Lanzarote.🔥🎈

[@myahya1987]

You just NEVER cease to amaze!!!!!
This is ART!!!!!
My love for your work keeps increasing by every video you release!!!!!!

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thank you! That’s means a lot. 🙏

[@philipk1987]

Gosh, this is just beautiful man. Amazing imagery, sound, and storytelling. You continue to up the bar and inspire.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thank you, Daniel. 🙏

[@BradGurney]

I keep coming back to this! Such a beautiful piece of sensitively story telling

[@KyleMcDougall]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@fenoirmanachesco]

Incredible work Kyle! I loved the style, from the lighting choices, to the audio, you’ve done a great job

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks, Matt. I appreciate that.

[@hermanndreen9952]

Simply breathtaking, left me speechless... But extraordinary work, kudos in every respect!

[@runninblue9415]

Quite quite brilliant. So professional. Atmospheric. Thank you

[@tazchars8857]

eerie, haunting and bittersweet.love the cinematography.amazin work.love from Greece

[@forfunn]

Oh man, what a great story. Watch this twice. Love the shots and music. Everything match perfect to the story.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thank you!

[@ferencbodor]

Watched this on Vimeo a few months ago and oh my... what an incredible piece of work! I don’t know how you got the lighting so perfect...

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks! A lot of natural light in this one, but opportunities to get creative with it.

[@michael007ish]

Wow.This was freaking amazing. Was not expecting this.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thank you, Michael. 🙏

[@GaetanCormier]

This is just magnificient! Am I the only one that would of give this old man a big hug? hahaha! Great work Kyle!

[@KyleMcDougall]

😁 Thanks man!

[@islandbyfilm]

Incredible Kyle. From the very start to the finish I was captivated. I would watch a feature length film telling this story. Thanks for sharing.

[@KyleMcDougall]

I appreciate that a lot, man. Thank you!

[@stephenlloydco]

A great portrait, Kyle. A man reflecting on his life's work.

[@totchio]

Beautiful, poignant, and so respectful of the subject. Really great stuff.

[@GriotTHEone]

Did he casually say “I sold something I had for $50 million”

[@85DanGraham]

Beautiful video. So well done from start to finish.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thank you, Dan.

[@sennah2138]

This is amazing, beautifully shot. all around amazing work!!

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks, Senna.

[@alejandrotarangolearns1969]

It's such a beautiful film. I envy your work and hope to get to a point like this.

[@mattl347]

This is utterly fantastic, Kyle. Great production work. I like the lighting in certain scenes with the slightly misty / hazy effect. Very powerful and atmospheric. Absolutely brilliant piece of work. Stellar.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks, Matt. Bruce’s house had a ton of interesting natural light to work with.

[@taylorrooke2582]

Really love this! The story, the texture, the light, all of it, incredible work!

[@KyleMcDougall]

I appreciate that, Taylor. Thank you.

[@oswin5565]

This is fantastic work Kyle. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks, James!

[@TheMro777]

I'm empty of words, so beautiful.

[@lukefrost3539]

Incredible short film dude, absolutely love this 👏🏼👏🏼

[@nw10photography]

This was amazing mate!!! Really enjoyed this a lot

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thank you.

[@michaelsmdk]

Beautifully shot and edited! I just wish to seat down with him on a beer and hear his story!

[@gabriel84]

This is really amazing! Congratulations Kyle

[@AriIsenberg]

Just watched. What a fascinating guy and story. Beautifully shot! Well done. Happy New Year!

[@63rml]

Well done Kyle , I met Bruce about 18 years ago through the Bahai community, very interesting guy.

[@BryanDorr]

Fascinating story. Great cinematography and excellent setting. Love it.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thank you, Bryan. 🙏

[@paulbibby9751]

An excellent piece of work, truly embedded in the humanistic tradition, and a fabulous story. So grateful that there are still folk out there that are happy and willing to follow their own path. Thank you for taking the time to record this story and for sharing it 🙏🏻

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks Paul. Appreciate you checking this one out.

[@richardrizzo_photography]

A thought provoking and beautiful film.. well done!

[@KyleMcDougall]

Cheers, Rich.

[@nickdeak]

That was really really awesome Kyle

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks, Nick.

[@somewhereinarizona793]

This was beautiful. Great job.

[@joelbenguigui2016]

Very nice short format!

[@aaron_kalat]

Wonderful work here, thanks for sharing this. It's fantastic to hear someone who has lived a life that is so outlandishly different than what the rest of us might consider as normal.
It's a shame that the youtube algorithm has obviously chosen not to push this out to your fanbase. Deserves to be seen by all of your subscribers.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks Aaron, I appreciate that. 🙏

[@joangilisuarez7090]

Beautiful video. Really well narrated

[@aaronshaw0910]

this is so good. congrats and thanks to you, Kyle, for bringing this video to us!

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks for watching, Aaron.

[@vasilis_pastapas]

So beautiful and so unique, fantastic job! (came from the latest video😄)

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bastiencolas]

A very great work of composition and storytelling
nice work ;D

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thank you.

[@fredraket]

this is supper beautifully made nice job

[@alisinclair8529]

Great work Kyle, perfect storytelling. Can't wait to see more work posted 🙂

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks, Ali. I appreciate that, man.

[@gayleruble6529]

Dude. That is a powerful piece on many levels.

[@JessicaHTLi]

This is mesmerizing! I appreciate your work! Always very well done cinematically. Thanks for sharing with us and inspiring me!

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks, Jessica!

[@erikhammargren]

Really moved by this work, thank you.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks for watching, Erik.

[@Stesalti]

Very nice!!! Spectaculars colours

[@LouderPictures]

Loved every second of it! Beautifully produced and amazing cinematography!

[@KyleMcDougall]

🙏 I appreciate that.

[@petertaranscorsese2900]

Excellent video - great character - Thanks

[@garyclennan2993]

Well done Kyle. Thanks for sharing his story. 👍

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks, Gary. 🙏

[@jontyrace]

Great story and so cinematic. Really nice work.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Cheers, Jonathan.

[@rohngoel3431]

Just watched it!! It's brilliant. A whole journey. Amazing work Kyle!

[@cavebearfilms4125]

This is beautifully crafted Kyle. I simply don't understand why this hasn't got more views! You are a master of your art and I've taken great inspiration from this film.... Thank You. Please bring us more in the future!

[@KyleMcDougall]

I really appreciate that. Thank you!

[@danielmilz]

This is filmed and edited so beautifully !

[@KyleMcDougall]

Cheers, man. 🙏

[@justinalbertgrimaldo]

This was absolutely awesome. Thank you for sharing.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@abas1r]

Oh man, this is incredible. 🙏🏾

[@KyleMcDougall]

🙌

[@the.hot.button]

Great work, thank you

[@theophilus333]

This is phenomenal! Really giving me some Long Dark vibes! If ever they decide to do a short film adaptation, you're the guy for the job haha

[@KyleMcDougall]

🙏

[@itscharlie_]

Great editing do more things like this u will become something great that u don't imagined ever..

[@danielerdos3046]

This video deserves more views and likes!
On a different topic: He had fifty million dollars? Did I hear that correctly? Wow, that's a huge amount of money...imagine the analog cameras and films you could buy with that :D

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks, Daniel!

[@MrHero0220]

Awesome work on every level Kyle. Great job!!!

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks, Andy!

[@bnrynlds]

Kyle, this is stunning. Thanks.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks, Ben. 🙏

[@mothercityfilm]

brilliant work. thank you.

[@willmccleland2383]

Such a great documentary Kyle!

[@KyleMcDougall]

Cheers, Will!

[@InAnInstant]

Great nuclear bomb exposure test. Pushed 5 stops I don't see the bomb being very effective, agreed with you there. --- But for real lovely short, Kyle. Superb subject, and enjoyed your structural choice to not show him speaking on camera, but rather narrate the flow of the visuals. And great use of practicals and natural light of course. Did he say he sold his company for 50 mill? He could buy 5 rolls of Ektachrome with that.

[@KyleMcDougall]

😂 Thank you! Glad you enjoyed this one.

[@DenisOKeeffe1234]

Great story, and delivered with class.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks, Denis.

[@petersalt]

Great story telling through visuals.

[@Ry_Gordon]

This is breathtaking Kyle!

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks man. 🙏

[@LifeFilmsWA]

What a superb film 👏👏👏

[@TravelingPursuit]

Such an incredible film! WOW Thanks for making these videos and documentaries! Greetings from Puerto Rico.

[@taff2934]

Great documentary!

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thank you. 🙏

[@Yannick11]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks, Yannick!

[@Swimminginthepool]

Glad to see what people still make nice things in modern world not looking like tik tok
Thank u!

[@privateart]

very emotional film.

[@FabrizioZago]

Great work, beautiful documentary!

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thank you very much!

[@srad.]

adore this. incredible work my man 🔥🔥

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thank you!