I'm in love with this channel, seriously. It's a motivation to keep creating, it's helping me learn how to tell stories properly. What u're doing here is insane, so thanks Mark!
Mark - Big thank you to you and your team for capturing Joel's story and showcasing everything that Blue Star Nutraceuticals is all about so perfectly. Amazing production and outstanding piece.
Hi Mark, thanks for taking the time to share your passion, stories and struggles. I come to your channel to get inspired and encouraged all the time. You helped fellow docu film-makers around the world like me... feel less lonely out there. Keep well and keep shooting!
Absolutely loves watching this documentary. The transitions, the voice-over just everything is perfect. Great footage to make it super enjoyable to watch!!!
Mark- thank you for sharing inspiring lives and for the look behind the scene. You and your team have reignited a passion inside me, to tell peoples stories and to challenge me to be better in sharing them.
Wow, this is incredibly beautiful. I love the progression of the story, the cinematic shots, and the engaging sound effects. This is, indeed, an emotionally engaging story. Wonderful, wonderful piece of work.
Dude, you just went through a whole hero's journey arc in 5 minutes! I've heard you talk about your principles on documentary storytelling, but this was my first time seeing it in execution. You, sir, are a master!
Man! So much packed into this short story. You couldn't take your eyes off any frame and as short as it is, you feel like you've experienced everything! Great work
i've been looking for short documentaries to look up to- this is high up there on the list. thank you for the amazing content, production, story telling and thank you, Joel!!
Incredible work, especially considering the time window. Loved how much you played with low light and backlight for those super cinematic and moody shots. Beautiful.
As a young photographer who's into video, your videos and short films give me so much inspiration. They always have a great meaning and just all around great craftsmanship! Keep up the great work Love the vid!
Wow this was amazing Mark! Your pacing, content and cinematography kept me engaged throughout the piece. Love how the handheld footage added to the vibe 🔥
This is absolutely fantastic! I loved watching this. This is exactly the style of content that I desire to make. Looking forward to the bts looks of the process!
As an aspiring filmmaker that makes his living as a fireman Ill just add that I respect the heck out of a guy that would volunteer in harms way. Kudos to the subject, real life hero.
I'm in love with this channel, seriously.
It's a motivation to keep creating, it's helping me learn how to tell stories properly.
What u're doing here is insane, so thanks Mark!
Mark - Big thank you to you and your team for capturing Joel's story and showcasing everything that Blue Star Nutraceuticals is all about so perfectly. Amazing production and outstanding piece.
Our pleasure! We all were crushing the Blue Star PPK throughout the shoot! it helped
Man I been waiting on this one. What a lovely surprise
hope you liked it!!
This is amazing I can't wait for the bts I'm so interested in doing projects like this
Hi Mark, thanks for taking the time to share your passion, stories and struggles. I come to your channel to get inspired and encouraged all the time. You helped fellow docu film-makers around the world like me... feel less lonely out there. Keep well and keep shooting!
Mark, this was amazing. Can't believe you shot this in 48 hours! This is so incredibly well done!
Absolutely loves watching this documentary. The transitions, the voice-over just everything is perfect. Great footage to make it super enjoyable to watch!!!
The cinematography and editing is just so perfectly on point. Couldn't get any better than that. Congratulations ! Love it !
I find extremely fascinating and incredible how meaningful a five minutes documentary can be. That's why I'm subscribed to this channel
As an aspiring filmmaker your documentaries make me feel so much - pacing, colour grading, and shot sequences. Inspires me to KEEP GOING! Thanks Mark!
Mark- thank you for sharing inspiring lives and for the look behind the scene. You and your team have reignited a passion inside me, to tell peoples stories and to challenge me to be better in sharing them.
Wow, this is incredibly beautiful. I love the progression of the story, the cinematic shots, and the engaging sound effects. This is, indeed, an emotionally engaging story. Wonderful, wonderful piece of work.
Dude, you just went through a whole hero's journey arc in 5 minutes! I've heard you talk about your principles on documentary storytelling, but this was my first time seeing it in execution. You, sir, are a master!
The visual mood, the audio edit, the storytelling- just wow.
Thanks for sharing 👌👏
Man! So much packed into this short story. You couldn't take your eyes off any frame and as short as it is, you feel like you've experienced everything! Great work
Thank you Osei!!
Incredible piece! I love how this carries such a profunde message together with strong visuals and a real character
Thanks Pirate!! Glad you liked it brother
Mark, I absolutley loved this one. The conflict and the visuals. Thanks for sharing!
Great work on this man. Loved watching!
thanks Ryan! love your work brother
This piece was beautifully put together! Thank you so much for the content you put out! Impecable film
Man, I just absolutely love your work. Your work is the reason I fell in love with the idea to start creating such short documentaries !!! Thank you
Thanks a ton!
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing this kind of stories and the way you showed it. Beauuuuuutiful! Congrats!
Sick brother I love your film style! The editing, the photo and the sound is perfect! Great job!!!
i've been looking for short documentaries to look up to- this is high up there on the list. thank you for the amazing content, production, story telling and thank you, Joel!!
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wow, the story, shooting, music, sound, pacing, just love it.
Aaaahhhh man, that's so amazing, absolutely stunning short film!!! Can't believe you shot it all in 48 hours 😅
Man, so good. The story, the cinematography, the sound design, the colour grade... So, so good. Thank you for sharing 🙏
Thanks James!!
So good!! Each second kept me engaged. The shots, sounds, interview, and storyline is exceptional!!!
Incredible work, especially considering the time window. Loved how much you played with low light and backlight for those super cinematic and moody shots. Beautiful.
Honestly getting chills watching this, so well done man! Blessed to see your content!
How does this have under 5000 views, this was amazing. Thanks for sharing your talent with us all Mark. SUPER INSPIRING
48hours? The storytelling is out of this world. And beyond inspirational for storytellers/filmmakers everywhere. Super engaging..
Loved this! So pumped about it, and it's inspired me even more so to look into the Art of Documentary. Keep crushing!
Couldn’t take my eyes (and ears) off for a second! Truly and incredibly crafted story. Well done Mark ✨
Nice work Mark. Your efforts over the years have translated into outstanding results. Bravo
Amazing work. Inspiring! I love seeing this because it shows a perfect example of the stuff you talk about in your other videos. Thank you!
Amassing I was whiting for this short...Love to see your work you are inspiration
As a young photographer who's into video, your videos and short films give me so much inspiration. They always have a great meaning and just all around great craftsmanship! Keep up the great work Love the vid!
Thank you!! Always rewarding when people can experience the deeper meaning we try to portray in our films
So deep! What an amazing documentary. Simply awesome. Congrats Mark!
Beautiful cinematography. Even more beautiful story. Thank you.
The visuals are amazing Mark. I’m so impressed.
I love it!!!! I don’t know how I bumped into your channel a couple of weeks ago but I’m glad I did!
Yes!!! Welcome aboard!
An excellent short! Thank you, Mark.
Amazing work as always Mark! Thank you so much for taking us along for the ride. Your insights have made me a better shooter.
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Love the documentary! You've hyped it up the past weeks and I'm not disappointed :)
Great video/great story telling! can't wait to see more!
Love it, perfect story telling - perfect subject - great visuals.
Great story and beautifully shot. Thanks so much for sharing this, Mark. You and your team really are an inspiration to so many of us out here.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 thank you Gerald!!
awesome film mark! really respect for that great cinematic piece.
Just discovered your channel and LOVE it. This is great work. I'm stoked to see more of it and be inspired.
Great film, Mark! Enjoying your content more and more! Keep growing, man. ✌
Wooow amazing documentary Bone! Loved watching it again n again!
I love your channel. It gives me so much hope and encouragement for documentary filmaking.
Excellent cinematography!
Such a compelling story that I had to watch it twice.
Oh my I want a longer version!!!! , this is so amazing!
Owww yes been waiting for this one!!
Wow this was amazing Mark! Your pacing, content and cinematography kept me engaged throughout the piece. Love how the handheld footage added to the vibe 🔥
thanks Shane! so glad you liked it
I feel the same way. I've been eagerly waiting for the new masterpiece. Thanks for sharing Mark
Thanks Gerrit!!
Masterfully put together, Mark. Thank you!
Waking up to see this video was out was a good motivation for getting out of bed. Looking forward to the course. Good work!
Yes!! Hope you’re having a good morning
Loved the story and the craft that it was captured with!
Insanely inspiring. Love your work Mark!
I LOVE your style - amazing as always!
Just stumbled across this film, great work on this. Great energy on the edit!
Very inspiring, thank you for making and sharing this 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
I loved it man! Keep on inspiring us.
Omg, Mark, you've done it again, can't wait for the BTS, thank you, thank you, thank you. Kia kaha (stay strong) from New Zealand
The variety of the shots in this video, man! Loved the colour and sound design of this especially. Great work!!
Thanks Gajan!! Joel's world is a fun one to film
This was shot so well. Lots of stuff I gotta learn to apply to my own work.
Amazing bro!!!! Very well done👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
This is deeply moving... Loved every second of it!
This is absolutely fantastic! I loved watching this. This is exactly the style of content that I desire to make. Looking forward to the bts looks of the process!
Thanks Jared! Can’t wait to share
That was an incredible short film. Excellent work!
You were hyping this for so long 🤩
It turned out great. Such a compelling storytelling and an interesting persona.
So glad you liked it!!
Mark, always delivering the proof to back up what he teaches! Thanks homie!
That was awesome Mark. Thanks for sharing it.
4:05 the roof police shots and interior are my fav. Over all epic work Mark. You a bamf!
I loved that shot too! I was hiding the back of the pick up truck
Great Story!! Awesomely told... Huge Fan Mark!
As an aspiring filmmaker that makes his living as a fireman Ill just add that I respect the heck out of a guy that would volunteer in harms way. Kudos to the subject, real life hero.
Man, gotta say it's brilliant work 🙌 love the story and how u put it all into a short film 🔥
This is fabulous Mark! Thanks for always being so dam inspirational and motivating.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 thank you!!
Well, that was bloody brilliant. I could have watched it for an hour, or more! Subbed, looks like I have lots of vids to watch. ATB
dude that was hella fire!!! thanks for sharing that with us
Solid video Mark! the music and audio is on point along with the visuals. Keep up the great work bro.
Yeah Lewis crushed the edit!!
Cut in a day and a half damn that's Fast ! Love the cut and sound, beautiful work.
amazing. loved the film Mark!
I think I watched this short doc over 5 times and it’s my absolute favourite!
Absolutely insane and inspiring. Great work Mark!
Solid work and top tier story telling Mark! Always appreciate your perspective and ability to help share incredible stories!
Much appreciated!
Really really great project! Inspirational and visually stunning - Amazing work!
Thank you very much!
This was amazing. Loved it!
I thought this was going to be long doc but it turns out short and i love it! Gave me some kind of batman training vibes at the beginning
Great doc! Lovely work
I really enjoyed watching this . great content as always. thank you
For Full Behind the Scenes of this film check out our film academy: theartofdocumentary.com
Soundtrack and sound FX on this was also on point!
Awesome Mark _ absolutely brilliant, imagery is sublime, the universal message is crystal clear.. "it's not about you!"
Wow wow incredible Mark and AOD team!
Thank you big ol' 600K3R
What a twist! Loved it!!!
Oh My... this storytelling, those colorgrade, epic shot
It's was really great man
So good! I really enjoyed watching it! 😊
You're my favorite documentary film maker by a mile.
Mark you’ve come such a long way. This was really, really amazing to take in.
Thanks Ben! Appreciate you being along for the journey
Mark! I watched this and didn’t realize it was you. More and more I got sucked in and at the end when you came on... ❤️