"Beyond YouTube" A Short Documentary by Brandon Sadler

By Bethany Harrison

Much of the world today is deeply integrated with social media. Some would even go as far to say that it has, for many years, been the very cornerstone of our lives. Providing a wealth of escapism and education, it is no wonder that social media took the world by storm. It has proven to be, though not without its problems, a great asset. Those who had a message to share were presented with the means to do so on a global scale.

One such platform where this is apparent is YouTube. Have you ever thought about what goes into being a successful YouTuber? Many tend to think that it is as simple as just picking up your phone and hitting the record button. To an extent, it can be. There are thousands of people on YouTube who like to post about a range of content, and many are very successful due to either their personalities or content coverage. These videos range from people just talking to very high-production-value videos. Both can be equally as successful and unsuccessful due to a range of factors.

“Beyond YouTube" is a student-made documentary by Brandon Sadler that looks to demystify the journey of YouTube as a whole and what goes into being a successful YouTuber. This documentary is packed full of interesting interviews and information from real YouTubers about their struggles with rising to fame and how they managed to get to where they are now. It is a ‘must watch’ for anyone who is looking to start a channel of their own. After all, anyone with a passion could become a successful YouTuber!

Check out Brandon Sadler’s documentary on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VljfhaQspzc&ab_channel=SolentMedia